South India State News

Revanth Reddy Launches EAGLE Task Force to Tackle Drug Menace

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has launched a new specialized anti-narcotics unit named the EAGLE Task Force—Elite Action Group for Law Enforcement—to aggressively combat drug and ganja abuse across the state. The announcement was made during an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The new task force replaces the

International

Macron Warns of “Worst Scenario” if Iran Quits NPT

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has sounded the alarm over the possibility of Iran withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), calling it the “worst-case scenario.” His comments came amid heightened global tensions following military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Macron stated that recent developments, particularly military escalation involving Iran’s

International

Khamenei Fires Back at Trump: “Too Big for Your Mouth”

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has launched a scathing response to President Donald Trump’s demand that “Iran must surrender,” calling the statement “too big to come out of the US president’s mouth.” In a post on X and during a rare televised address, Khamenei rejected Trump’s claim of success in recent U.S. airstrikes on […]

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