International

Delta Jet Dodges B-52 in Sharp Manoeuvre

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

A Delta Connection regional jet was forced to make an aggressive mid-air manoeuvre to avoid a possible collision with a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber. The incident took place near Minot International Airport, North Dakota, as the commercial flight was approaching for landing. The aircraft, operated by SkyWest for Delta Air Lines, was en route […]

Business

Rosneft Slams EU Sanctions on Nayara Refinery

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Nayara Energy’s Vadinar refinery in Gujarat as part of its latest package targeting Russia. The move comes amid tightened restrictions on petroleum products refined from Russian crude. Nayara Energy, a major private refiner in India, is 49% owned by Russian energy giant Rosneft. Rosneft Calls Action a Violation […]

International

Putin Hosts Iran’s Adviser on Nuclear Talks

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin held an unexpected meeting at the Kremlin with Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The visit came amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional conflict dynamics. Discussions Focus on Nuclear and Regional Stability During the meeting, Larijani outlined Iran’s assessment of

International

Trump Says Illegal Immigrant Must Be Thrown Out

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

An off‑duty Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer was shot in the face and arm late Saturday night in Riverside Park beneath the George Washington Bridge. The officer was sitting with a woman when two men on a scooter approached. One of them, armed, attempted a robbery. A gunfight ensued after the officer drew his […]

Science Space & Astronomy

Rare 2027 Solar Eclipse to Darken Skies for Over 6 Minutes

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

A rare and long-duration total solar eclipse will take place on August 2, 2027, casting parts of Earth into total darkness for over 6 minutes and 23 seconds. This will be the longest total solar eclipse visible from land between 1991 and 2114, making it a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event. Why This Eclipse Is Unique The […]

International

6.2 Quake Shakes Alaska Peninsula, No Damage Reported

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck the Alaska Peninsula early on Monday morning. Reported at 3:58 AM IST, the tremor occurred at a shallow depth of about 48 km, with its epicentre roughly 81 km south-southeast of Sand Point. Although the shaking was significant, no damage or injuries have been reported. No Tsunami Threat This Time Unlike […]

International

Japan Upper House Election: Coalition Loses Majority

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its ally Komeito have lost their majority in the House of Councillors following the latest Upper House election. Out of the 125 seats contested, the coalition secured only 47—falling three short of the minimum 50 needed to hold control. This marks the first time in 16 years that […]

Law & Order National

Bombay HC Acquits All 12 in 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has acquitted all 12 individuals convicted in connection with the July 11, 2006, serial bomb blasts on Mumbai’s suburban local trains. A special MCOCA court in 2015 had sentenced five to death and seven others to life imprisonment. The High Court quashed these verdicts, citing that the […]

National

Terrorist Hideouts Razed in 22 Min: PM Modi

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the Monsoon Session of Parliament with a powerful address, declaring that nine terrorist hideouts were destroyed within just 22 minutes during Operation Sindoor. He hailed the operation as a symbol of India’s growing strategic capabilities and praised the Armed Forces for their precision and use of indigenous defence technology. Modi

International

Multiple Earthquakes Strike Off Russia’s Pacific Coast

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

A series of powerful earthquakes struck near the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East on Saturday, triggering a brief tsunami warning that has since been lifted. The strongest tremor measured 7.4 in magnitude, followed closely by two more quakes of 6.6 and 6.7 magnitude respectively. The 7.4-magnitude quake struck about 144 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, […]