International

Gaza Rescuers Report Civilians Killed by Israeli Fire Near Aid Centers

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Gaza’s civil defence agency has reported that Israeli forces killed at least 20 civilians, including six who were waiting in line for food distribution at aid collection points in central Gaza. These victims came under bullets and tank shells during their attempt to access vital supplies amid mounting shortages. Reports suggest that more than 500 […]

International

Trump Says He Would “Bomb Iran Again Without Question” Amid Nuclear Tension

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on June 27, 2025, stating he would “bomb Iran again without question” if American intelligence detects ongoing uranium enrichment in Tehran. He made these comments following U.S. airstrikes—part of “Operation Midnight Hammer”—on three Iranian nuclear installations: Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. Trump asserted that these

State News West India

Uddhav & Raj Thackeray Rally Support for Marathi, to Protest Hindi Imposition on July 5

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Maharashtra leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have jointly announced plans for a protest rally on July 5 against the forced imposition of Hindi in schools, calling for the preservation of Marathi language and regional identity. The rally—set to take place in Mumbai—aims to pressure both state and central governments to reverse recent directives mandating Hindi

International

Russia to Cut Military Spending from Next Year, Says Putin

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a strategic pivot: starting next year, Russia will begin reducing its military spending over a three-year period. This decision marks a significant shift at a time when NATO countries are increasing defense budgets to around 5% of GDP. Putin contrasted Russia’s approach with that of NATO, accusing Western governments

International

Iran Condemns Trump’s Remarks on Khamenei, Demands Respect for Talks

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a stern rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks concerning Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling them “disrespectful and condemnable.” Iranian officials have made it clear that such statements are unacceptable and jeopardize the prospects of any future negotiations between the two countries. Foreign Minister Abbas

International

Jaishankar Thanks Iran for Assisting Indian Evacuation

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has expressed gratitude to his Iranian counterpart for Iran’s support in safely evacuating Indian nationals amid ongoing tensions in the region. The diplomatic acknowledgment was made during a formal communication and signals India’s continued emphasis on proactive and responsive foreign policy in safeguarding its citizens abroad.

Cricket Sports

India May Test Pace Options as Bumrah Skips Nets Ahead of 2nd Test

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

India’s bowling lineup could undergo significant changes ahead of the second Test match, with several headline pacers reportedly absent from a critical pre-match net practice session. Following a strategic rotation approach, fast bowlers often sit out warm-up drills to protect their workload, though the combined absence of multiple frontline seamers has raised eyebrows

East India State News

Kolkata Law Student Gang-Raped Inside College Premises, Three Arrested

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

A harrowing incident has come to light at South Calcutta Law College, where a 24‑year‑old female student was allegedly gang‑raped inside the campus after refusing a marriage proposal from a former student. The assault took place late Wednesday evening when the victim was reportedly lured to the guardroom by three men. Among them was 31‑year‑old […]

Business Trade

India Bars Certain Jute Textile Imports via Land Border

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

India has imposed new restrictions on the import of select jute textile items from Bangladesh via land borders, while continuing to permit their entry through the Nhava Sheva seaport in Maharashtra. The policy, effective immediately, is designed to protect India’s domestic jute industry from being undercut by cheaper imports and to strengthen quality control and […]

International

US Supreme Court Limits Judicial Power Over Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a pivotal decision curbing the power of lower federal judges to immediately block President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at revoking birthright citizenship for children born in the country to non-citizens. The ruling instructs courts to refrain from issuing nationwide injunctions against the policy until appellate courts complete