National

Amit Shah Pushes for Local Languages in Governance

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged all levels of government—central and state—to embrace local Indian languages in day-to-day administration. Speaking at the golden jubilee celebration of the Department of Official Language, Shah linked the use of Indian languages to a broader mission of decolonising governance and reconnecting with India’s cultural foundations.

National

India Suspends Indus Waters Pact, Fast‑Tracks Tulbul and Six River Projects

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

In a bold policy shift following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has confirmed a permanent suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and is moving ahead with six major water projects, including the long-delayed Tulbul Navigation Project. Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil reiterated that New Delhi will not revisit the IWT, making it clear that […]

International

Trump Teases “Very Big” US–India Trade Deal After China Accord

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

In a significant policy announcement, President Donald Trump signaled that the United States is on the brink of a “very big” trade agreement with India—following a newly finalized deal with China. The development adds fresh momentum to ongoing trade discussions aimed at reducing tariffs and deepening economic cooperation between the world’s two largest democracies. Trump

Entertainment Regional Cinema

Thug Life Makers Fined ₹25 Lakh Over Early OTT Release

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

The makers of the high-profile film Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Mani Ratnam, have been fined ₹25 lakh by multiplex associations for breaching the mandatory eight-week theatrical window. The penalty comes after the film was released on Netflix just four weeks after its theatrical debut, in violation of industry norms. Thug Life, […]

National

India Bars UN Observer from Air India Crash Investigation

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

India has denied entry to a United Nations aviation expert proposed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to observe the ongoing investigation into the crash of Air India Flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad. The decision, taken without public explanation, has drawn attention from international aviation circles and triggered debate over transparency in the

Cricket Sports

ICC Revises Powerplay Rules for Shortened T20 Internationals

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

In a key move aimed at maintaining fairness and clarity in rain-affected or shortened T20 Internationals, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised the rules governing powerplays. The new regulations, set to take effect from July, introduce a proportional system for determining the number of powerplay overs based on the total length of the innings. […]

National

Rajnath Singh Tells China to Avoid Adding New Complexities

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

In a key bilateral engagement on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed a firm message to his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Don Jun. Stressing the need for stability, Singh urged China to preserve the positive momentum in bilateral ties and “avoid adding new complexities

International

Trump Demands Prosecution Over Pentagon Iran Report Leak

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that members of the Democratic Party were responsible for leaking a classified Pentagon intelligence assessment regarding the recent American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Trump has called for the leakers to be prosecuted, stating emphatically, “The Democrats are the ones who leaked the information on the PERFECT FLIGHT to […]

International

Japan Executes ‘Twitter Killer’ in First Hanging Since 2022

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

Japan has executed Takahiro Shiraishi, the infamous serial killer known as the “Twitter Killer,” marking the country’s first use of capital punishment since 2022. The 33-year-old was hanged at the Tokyo Detention House after being convicted of murdering and dismembering nine individuals—eight women and one man—in 2017. His crimes had shocked the nation and drawn […]

Football Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo Extends Al Nassr Stay Until 2027

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially extended his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr until June 2027, putting an end to speculation about his future and reaffirming his commitment to the club where he has been a transformative figure. The two-year extension will keep the five-time Ballon d’Or winner with the Saudi Pro League side well […]