National

PM Modi Explains Declining Trump’s Dinner Invitation

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

During his visit to Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a rare glimpse into a diplomatic exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump, revealing that he had politely declined an invitation to dinner extended by the American leader. The anecdote, delivered with characteristic humility and a touch of humor, was shared in front of a local […]

Europe

Pro‑Palestinian Activists Vandalize RAF Brize Norton Jets

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

In a daring breach of security, two pro‑Palestinian activists from the group Palestine Action infiltrated RAF Brize Norton, the Royal Air Force’s largest base in Oxfordshire, late on June 20. They entered the airfield on electric scooters, sprayed red paint into the engines of two Airbus Voyager military aircraft, and caused additional damage using crowbars […]

Middle East

Iran Opens Airspace Only for India to Evacuate Stranded Students

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Iran opens airspace exclusively for India to evacuate 1,000 stranded students amid conflict; first batch under Operation Sindhu reaches Delhi tonight.

East India State News

Calcutta HC Stays Stipends For Sacked Group C and D Staff

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

The Calcutta High Court has temporarily halted the state government’s decision to cancel monthly stipends for a group of sacked Group C and D employees, offering them interim relief as legal proceedings advance. This order ensures that affected workers will continue receiving financial support until the court reaches a final conclusion. HC Stay In its […]

National Politics

Modi Targets “Jungle Raj” Ahead of Bihar Elections, Launches Projects

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a high-energy rally in Siwan to sharply criticize the RJD-Congress alliance, accusing them of presiding over a “jungle raj” characterized by lawlessness and poor governance. His comments come less than two weeks before Bihar’s assembly elections, highlighting security and development as key electoral themes. Bihar Elections

Editorials Opinion

When the Beggar Sings and the Giant Sleeps

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

While the world watched a former pariah walk into the White House, Asim Munir, the chief of Pakistan’s army, took his seat across from President Donald Trump at a high-profile luncheon that felt more like a stage play than diplomacy. He smiled, praised Trump’s supposed role in preventing a nuclear war with India, and even […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Reconstitutes Panel To Settle Karnataka Border Dispute

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

The Maharashtra government has announced the reconstitution of its border dispute committee with Karnataka, reviving efforts to peacefully resolve territorial disagreements affecting local communities. The move underscores the state’s renewed commitment to addressing simmering tensions through structured dialogue. Border Dispute The boundary disagreement primarily concerns

Cricket Sports

Sachin Responds As Anderson Mentions Kohli Amid Trophy Talks

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar offered a calm yet pointed response after veteran England pacer James Anderson brought Virat Kohli into a conversation focused on the legacy shared between Anderson and Tendulkar. The two legends were present for the unveiling of the newly named Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, which will now be awarded during future India–England Test series, […]

North India State News

Court Denies Activist Navlakha’s Request To Live In Delhi

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has refused the plea of senior activist Gautam Navlakha to shift his residence from Pune to Delhi during legal proceedings related to the Elgar Parishad–Bhima Koregaon case. The court upheld the existing bail conditions, requiring him to remain in Pune under restrictive measures. Navlakha, known for his human rights […]

South India State News

CM Stalin Accuses BJP of “Burying” Tamil Culture

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched a strong critique against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the central government of deliberately undermining Tamil culture. Speaking at a public event, Stalin cautioned that the BJP’s policies and rhetoric represent a threat to the region’s centuries-old language, arts, and traditions. Cultural