Law & Order

Ex‑CJI Chandrachud Delays Move Due to Daughters’ Special Needs

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

Retired Chief Justice of India, Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, has explained his extended stay in the official CJI residence at Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi, citing personal reasons related to his family. The Supreme Court administration recently asked the government to reclaim the bungalow, stating that Chandrachud’s permitted occupancy had expired. In response, he

Defence

India Offers LR‑LACM Missile to Greece, Turkey Sounds Alarm

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

Turkish media has reacted with alarm after unverified reports surfaced that India “unofficially” offered its indigenously developed long-range land-attack cruise missile (LR‑LACM) to Greece. This dramatic claim comes amid shifting defence tie dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean regions, as India deepens military cooperation with Greece—whose maritime dispute

International

Gadkari Warns of Looming World War Amid Global Conflicts

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has issued a stark warning that a global conflict could erupt “anytime” amid ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Speaking at a book launch in Nagpur on July 6, Gadkari expressed deep concern over the weakening of international cooperation, harmony, and empathy. He attributed this decline to growing authoritarian tendencies

International

UAE Pushes for Stronger Trade and Investment Links with BRICS

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has outlined its intent to deepen economic engagement with the BRICS bloc, focusing on increased trade and investment cooperation. As global power dynamics shift and emerging economies seek stronger south-south collaboration, the UAE’s move signals its ambition to be a central player in this evolving global order. A Strategic Economic Shift […]

Law & Order National

CBI Shines Light on India’s Biggest Medical Scam Involving Bureaucrats and Godmen

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a massive medical scam that stands as one of India’s largest-ever frauds in the healthcare sector. Authorities are now probing the involvement of senior bureaucrats and influential self‑styled godmen whose alleged role in granting licences and approvals has come under scrutiny. Scope of the Scam The scam […]

Government Policies National

Government Says No New Legal Order After Reuters’ X Account Blocked in India

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

India has temporarily restricted access to the main X (formerly Twitter) account of the international news agency Reuters, following what the platform says is a legal requirement. The Indian government, however, clarified that no fresh legal directive prompted the action and that it is collaborating with X to restore access. Account Withheld on X Users […]

International

UK Restores Diplomatic Ties with Syria, Pledges $130 Million Aid

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

The United Kingdom has officially restored full geopolitical relations with Syria after a 14-year pause and committed £101 million (approximately USD 130 million) in aid aimed at reconstruction, stabilisation, and humanitarian relief. Foreign Secretary David Cameron confirmed the move today, citing the need to support civilians affected by over a decade of conflict,

International

Pakistan Declines to Quickly Recognize Taliban Government in Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

Pakistan has signaled that it will not hastily extend formal recognition to the Taliban-led regime in Afghanistan. Senior Pakistani officials have emphasized that any decision on diplomatic ties will be contingent upon key criteria being met by the new Kabul government. Conditional Recognition Foreign Ministry spokespersons clarified that Pakistan aims for gradual

Defence

UK Engineers Fly to Kerala to Repair Stranded F‑35B

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

A team of 24 technical experts from the UK has arrived in Kerala to repair a British Royal Navy F‑35B stealth fighter jet that made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on June 14. The aircraft, part of the HMS Prince of Wales carrier group, was grounded due to hydraulic failure and remains parked under […]

International

Macron to Visit UK as Starmer Pushes EU Reset Agenda

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a landmark three-day state visit, signalling a thaw in post-Brexit relations and a strategic realignment between Paris and London. The visit comes at the invitation of King Charles III and marks the first by a European Union head of state to Britain […]