Defence National

PM Modi Warns Pakistan of Swift Response With BrahMos

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong warning to Pakistan during his address in Varanasi, declaring that any future act of terrorism would be met with powerful retaliation using BrahMos missiles manufactured in Uttar Pradesh. He said that even the mention of the missile’s name makes Pakistan uneasy. BrahMos Missiles to Be Made in Lucknow […]

Law & Order National

Former MP Prajwal Revanna Sentenced to Life for Rape

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

A special court for elected representatives in Karnataka has sentenced former JD(S) Member of Parliament, Prajwal Revanna, to life imprisonment in a high-profile rape case involving a domestic worker. The court also imposed a fine of ₹5 lakh and directed compensation to the survivor. Fast-Track Conviction After One-Year Trial Revanna was convicted following a trial […]

Agriculture National

PM Releases ₹20,500 Crore to Farmers Under PM-Kisan

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, officially released the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The latest installment provides direct benefit transfers to over 9.7 crore farmers across India. ₹2,000 Transferred to Each Eligible Farmer Under the 20th

National

IIT Bombay Student Dies by Suicide From Hostel Terrace

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

A 26‑year‑old student from IIT Bombay reportedly died by suicide early Saturday after jumping from the terrace of his hostel building. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and is currently under police investigation. Who Was the Student The deceased has been identified as Rohit Sinha, a fourth‑year student of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, originally

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi’s Claim About Arun Jaitley Fact-Checked by Son

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed at a legal conference that former Union Minister Arun Jaitley was “sent to threaten” him over his opposition to India’s farm laws. This claim was swiftly denied by Rohan Jaitley, Arun Jaitley’s son. Timeline Doesn’t Add Up Arun Jaitley passed away in August 2019—well before the farm laws were introduced […]

International

Russia Says U.S. Submarine Move Is No Surprise

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

A senior Russian lawmaker has dismissed the U.S. deployment of two nuclear submarines as unsurprising, saying Russia already dominates submarine presence in international waters and that no further response is needed. Trump Orders Submarine Deployment Over Medvedev’s Remarks The move came after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev—now deputy head of Russia’s Security

International

30 Injured as Passenger Train Derails Near Lahore

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

At least 30 passengers were injured on Friday evening when the Islamabad Express derailed near the Kala Shah Kaku area, around 50 km from Lahore. The accident led to the overturning of multiple coaches, causing panic among passengers and disruption to train services. Train Was Headed to Rawalpindi The train had departed from Lahore and […]

International

Trump Fires Jobs Data Chief Over Weak Employment Report

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has removed Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following the release of a weaker-than-expected employment report. The move has sparked concerns about the political independence of federal data agencies. July Jobs Report Falls Short of Forecasts The July employment report revealed that only 73,000 jobs

International

Four Dead in Montana Bar Shooting, Suspect on the Run

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Four people were shot and killed at the Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on Friday morning, prompting a massive manhunt for the suspected gunman. Authorities have identified the suspect as 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown, who is still at large. Shooting Reported Around 10:30 a.m. The shooting took place mid-morning in the downtown area of this […]

Law & Order National

TN HC Bars Naming Schemes After Living Leaders

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

The Madras High Court has issued an interim order preventing the Tamil Nadu government from naming welfare schemes after any living political personality or using their images, ideological leaders, or party symbols in scheme advertisements. What the Court Decided A division bench led by Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava ruled that government schemes cannot include: