Defence National

BSF Jawan Abducted by Bangladeshis, Freed After Flag Meet

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

A tense cross-border incident unfolded in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district when a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was abducted by Bangladeshi nationals near the Chandni Chowk border outpost. The jawan, identified as Shri Ganesh of the 71st Battalion, was reportedly attempting to intercept a group of infiltrators near the international boundary in Kathalia village when

National

Tharoor Slams Pakistan in U.S., Cites Hillary’s ‘Vipers’ Warning

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

During a recent diplomatic visit to the United States, Congress MP and former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor delivered a sharp critique of Pakistan’s track record on terrorism. Representing India as part of a parliamentary delegation, Tharoor called out Islamabad’s continued sheltering of terrorist networks while presenting itself as a victim on the global stage. In […]

International

Pakistan’s UNSC Role Raises Questions on Credibility

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

Pakistan has secured influential positions within the United Nations Security Council, triggering a wave of commentary both at home and abroad. The country has been appointed as Chair of the 1988 Sanctions Committee, which deals with sanctions related to the Taliban; as Vice Chair of the 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee; and as Co-Chair of Informal Working […]

South India State News

Gambhir Urges Safer Celebrations After Bengaluru Tragedy

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

The celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s long-awaited IPL title turned into a tragedy when a stampede near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed the lives of 11 people and injured over 50 others. What was meant to be a moment of joy for the city became a horrifying example of poor planning and crowd mismanagement. The […]

International

Zelenskyy Condemns Russia After Drone Strike Kills Family

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

In a devastating escalation of the ongoing conflict, a Russian drone strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Pryluky resulted in the deaths of five civilians, including three generations of a single family. The attack claimed the lives of a one-year-old child, his mother, and grandmother, who were inside their home when it was struck. […]

International

NZ Suspends Māori MPs for Haka Protest in Parliament

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

In an unprecedented disciplinary move, the New Zealand Parliament has suspended three members of Te Pāti Māori for performing a haka during a parliamentary session. Co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi have been handed 21-day suspensions, while the youngest MP, 22-year-old Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke, has been suspended for seven days. These are the longest

International

Trump Calls Xi Amid Tariff Tensions, Seeks Trade Reset

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a 90-minute phone call on June 5, 2025, amid intensifying trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. This marks their first direct engagement since both countries dramatically raised tariffs earlier this year, triggering concerns over a full-blown trade war. Trump described the call as

National

PM Modi to Push Global Anti-Terror Plan at BRICS Summit

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6–7, 2025, with a clear agenda: to internationalize India’s counter-terror strategy and advocate for the broader interests of the Global South. The summit, themed “Inclusive and Sustainable Global South,” comes at a time when India’s leadership on security […]

Law & Order National

Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Bail to Sharmistha Panoli

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student from Pune, was granted interim bail by the Calcutta High Court after her arrest in connection with a controversial video posted on social media. The video, which was deemed offensive to religious sentiments and allegedly connected to Operation Sindoor, led to widespread outrage and legal proceedings. The student had […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Crude Lies: The Truth Behind India’s Static Fuel Prices in a Falling Oil Market

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

In a world where every rupee counts, Indian fuel consumers find themselves caught in a peculiar paradox. Crude oil prices have been tumbling on the global stage—by over 15% in recent months—yet the cost of filling up your tank in Mumbai, Delhi, or Bangalore has barely moved an inch. The numbers simply don’t add up, […]