National

IndiGo A320neo Diverts to Mumbai After Engine Snag

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

An IndiGo Airbus A320neo operating flight 6E-6271 from Delhi to Goa made an emergency landing in Mumbai on Wednesday night after encountering an in-flight engine malfunction. The aircraft, which was carrying 191 passengers and crew members, landed safely with no injuries reported. Mid-Air Snag and Pilot Response The aircraft departed Delhi around 8:02 pm IST […]

International

India Advises Against Non‑Essential Travel To Iran

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

India has issued an advisory asking its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The advisory was released by the Indian Embassy in Tehran on July 16 following recent military escalations involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Citizens have been urged to remain cautious and reconsider […]

International

Iran Says It Will Respond To Any Attack

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that the country is fully prepared to retaliate with greater force if it faces any fresh military attack. Addressing military commanders in Tehran on July 16, he stated that Iran’s response will be “bigger than before” and specifically warned both the United States and Israel against future […]

International

UK Lifts Five‑Year Ban On Pakistani Airlines

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The United Kingdom has officially lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, paving the way for resumption of direct flights between the two countries. The ban was originally imposed in 2020 after a plane crash in Karachi that killed 97 people, followed by revelations that nearly 30% of Pakistani commercial pilots were flying with dubious […]

Entertainment Regional Cinema

SC Defers Hearing On Udaipur Files To July 21

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The Supreme Court has postponed its hearing on the film Udaipur Files until July 21, asking the central government to review the film’s certification before resuming. The movie, which is based on the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur, had its release put on hold after concerns were raised that it could disturb communal […]

International

Israel Strikes Syria Military HQ Over Druze Clashes

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

On July 16, Israel carried out a series of airstrikes against the Syrian military headquarters near the presidential palace in Damascus. This action was taken after Israel had warned the Syrian army to withdraw forces from the Druze-majority region of Suwayda in southern Syria. Response to Suwayda Conflict The strikes follow a breakdown in a […]

Business Markets

Asian Markets Slide Amid US Inflation Worries

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Asian stock markets declined on Wednesday following the release of stronger-than-expected US inflation data, which dampened hopes of an early interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.3%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also lost 0.3%. Markets in South Korea, Australia, and China saw marginal losses. The US dollar strengthened, […]

South India State News

Chandrababu Naidu Meets Amit Shah, Asks Centre For More Support

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on July 15 to request additional financial assistance for the state, which continues to face a severe fiscal crunch. Naidu thanked the Centre for earlier support but emphasised that Andhra Pradesh still needs more resources for key initiatives. Polavaram‑Banakacherla […]

Entertainment Regional Cinema

SC Asks Centre To Decide On Udaipur Files

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The Supreme Court has asked the central government to urgently decide whether the film Udaipur Files should retain its certification. The film, based on the 2022 murder of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal, has been accused of potentially disrupting communal harmony. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi invoked Section 6 of the Cinematograph […]

International

No Pardon Sought By Yemeni Family For Kerala Nurse

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, on death row in Yemen for the 2017 killing of her business partner, has had her execution postponed as discussions continue between her legal team and the victim’s brother. Under Yemeni law, the family can accept “blood money” (diyah) to revoke execution, and her supporters have offered up to $1 million. However, […]