International

Deadly Indonesia Volcano Eruption Destroys Homes, Kills Nine

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

A devastating volcanic eruption on Indonesia’s remote island of Flores has claimed at least nine lives and destroyed numerous homes, according to Indonesia’s Disaster Management Agency. The eruption, originating from Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, intensified on Monday, prompting authorities to raise the danger level and widen the exclusion zone surrounding the volcano.

International

Canadian MP Slams Trudeau Govt as Hindu Temple in Brampton Targeted

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

In a strong rebuke of recent violence targeting Hindu Canadians, Canadian Member of Parliament Kevin Vuong on Monday condemned the incident outside the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, accusing the government of failing to protect Hindus in the country. The attack, allegedly involving pro-Khalistani elements, occurred near a consular camp organized by the Indian High […]

National

Terrorists Launch Grenade Attack in Srinagar Market, Injuring 12

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

A grenade attack by terrorists in Srinagar’s crowded flea market injured 12 people on Sunday, including two women. The explosion occurred near the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) in the heart of the city, close to the heavily guarded All India Radio and Doordarshan Kendra complex, officials said. The grenade was reportedly aimed at a Central […]

National Politics

PM Modi to Address Two Key Election Rallies in Jharkhand Today

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address two crucial rallies in Jharkhand on Monday as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) campaign for the upcoming state assembly elections. The rallies will be held in Chaibasa and Garhwa, areas where the BJP aims to solidify its support ahead of the two-phase polling set for […]

Asia International

Jaishankar on India-China Disengagement: “Some Progress, Possibility for Future Steps”

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has acknowledged “some progress” in the India-China disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, describing the development as “welcome” and expressing hope that it could pave the way for further steps. His remarks come after the Indian government confirmed that verification

State News West India

Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange-Patil Withdraws Election Support

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, who recently announced his intention to support 10 to 15 candidates in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election, has decided to step back from any involvement in the November 20 polls. After consultations, Jarange-Patil clarified that his focus will now solely be on holding leaders accountable for not “giving justice to […]

South India State News

Karnataka Govt to Withdraw Waqf Land Notices Sent to Farmers

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

Karnataka’s Minister of Law and Parliamentary Affairs, HK Patil, announced on Monday that notices sent to farmers in Vijayapura district, marking their land as Waqf properties, will be retracted. This decision comes in response to widespread concern from local farmers who claimed that their ancestral lands were erroneously designated as Waqf properties, sparking fears of

International

US Election: Poll Shows Harris Leading Trump in Iowa, Sparks ‘Fake Poll’ Claims

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

A recent poll by the Des Moines Register has shown Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump in Iowa by a narrow margin of 47 percent to 44 percent among likely voters, a surprising result as the US election approaches its final stretch. Trump, however, dismissed the poll’s findings, calling it “fake” and […]

International

Spain’s King and PM Attacked with Mud in Flood-Hit Valencia

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2024

Spain’s King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez faced intense public anger on Sunday during a visit to the flood-stricken town of Paiporta in Valencia. The floods have resulted in more than 200 deaths, with residents furious over what they perceive as an inadequate response to the country’s worst natural disaster in […]

South India State News

Vijay’s Party TVK Opposes ‘One Nation, One Election,’ Slams TN Govt

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2024

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, passed resolutions on Sunday opposing the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative, the Waqf Amendment Bill, and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The resolutions were approved during a meeting chaired by Vijay, with participation from TVK’s executive and district functionaries.