North India State News

Delhi HC Warns Ramdev Over ‘Sharbat Jihad’ Remarks

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

The Delhi High Court has issued a stern warning to Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, finding him “prima facie in contempt” for defying its earlier directive regarding disparaging remarks against Hamdard’s Rooh Afza. Justice Amit Bansal expressed concern over Ramdev’s actions, stating that he “lives in his own world” and appears to be “not in

Defence National

US Approves $131M Maritime Surveillance Equipment Sale to India

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

In a significant move to bolster maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States has approved a potential sale of maritime surveillance equipment to India, valued at approximately $131 million. This development underscores the deepening defense ties between the two nations and their shared commitment to maintaining stability in the region. The proposed sale

National

Trump Eases Auto Tariffs, Eyes India Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

On April 29, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a temporary easing of auto tariffs, granting U.S. automakers a two-year window to increase the domestic content in vehicles assembled within the country. This move aims to alleviate the immediate impact of the 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, which were set to take effect imminently. […]

International

Second Nepalese Student Found Dead at KIIT in 90 Days

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

Bhubaneswar, May 2 — A second tragic incident has rocked KIIT University within just three months, as an 18-year-old Nepalese student was found dead in her hostel room on Thursday evening. The deceased, a first-year B.Tech Computer Science student from Birgunj, Nepal, was discovered hanging from the ceiling fan in her accommodation. Authorities were alerted […]

National PMO

PM Modi’s Kerala Visit Amid Bomb Threat Scare

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Thiruvananthapuram on May 1 for a high-profile two-day visit to Kerala, which comes under the shadow of multiple bomb threat alerts. His visit primarily focuses on the inauguration of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, a landmark infrastructure project in the state aimed at boosting India’s maritime capabilities. The Prime

International

Pakistan Seals Wagah Border, Refuses Entry to Its Own Citizens

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

In a sudden and unexplained move, Pakistan sealed the Wagah border on Thursday, leaving several of its citizens stranded on the Indian side. The closure came in the wake of India’s directive for Pakistani nationals holding short-term visas to exit the country following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives and […]

North India State News

Delhi Airport Chaos: 200+ Flights Delayed Amid Storms

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

New Delhi, May 2 — Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were severely affected Friday morning as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds battered the National Capital Region. The weather havoc led to over 200 flights being delayed and several others canceled or diverted. According to official data, 154 departures were delayed, with […]

International

JD Vance Urges India to Avoid Regional War After Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

United States Vice President JD Vance has urged India to exercise restraint following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, while also calling on Pakistan to cooperate in bringing the perpetrators to justice. His comments, made during an interview while on an official visit to India, come amid rising tensions in the region and […]

International

Ex-Bangladesh Army Officer Calls for North East India Occupation

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

A highly controversial statement by retired Bangladeshi Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman has triggered diplomatic outrage, after he suggested that Bangladesh should consider occupying India’s northeastern region if India initiates an attack on Pakistan. Rahman, who once served as the chief of the Bangladesh Rifles, made the remark on social media, proposing an alliance with

National

Rajnath Singh, US Defense Secretary Discuss Security Post-Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a significant telephonic conversation with United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The dialogue focused on enhancing bilateral defense cooperation and jointly addressing the growing security challenges in the region. Rajnath Singh Discusses Defense Cooperation