International

Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Kills 44, Hundreds Missing

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

A massive fire at the Wang Fuk Court high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has killed 44 people, with more than 200 residents still missing, making it the city’s worst fire disaster in decades. The blaze erupted on Wednesday afternoon and spread rapidly across multiple towers. Fire Spread Fueled By Renovation Materials […]

International

Taiwan Approves $40 Billion Defence Plan Amid China Threat

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

Taiwan has approved an additional $40 billion defence package to be rolled out between 2026 and 2033, citing rising military pressure from China. President Lai Ching-te said the expanded budget is essential to strengthen Taiwan’s defences as Beijing intensifies aerial and maritime activity around the island. Focus On Air Defence And Missile Shield A major […]

Defence National

Safran Begins Work On M88 Engine Maintenance Hub In Hyderabad

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The French aerospace group Safran has broken ground for a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad dedicated to its M88 military jet engine — the powerplant for Dassault Rafale fighters. The facility, set up under Safran’s Indian arm, marks a key step in the firm’s plans to deepen its footprint in India’s […]

Law & Order National

SC Exempts Three In ₹3,500 Crore AP Liquor Scam

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The Supreme Court has granted temporary protection from surrender to three accused in the alleged ₹3,500 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. The order pauses the High Court’s earlier directive that required the accused to surrender by November 26 after their default bail was cancelled. Background Of The Case The Andhra Pradesh High Court had earlier […]

Law & Order National

NIA Arrests 7th Suspect In Delhi Red Fort Blast Case

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Soyab, a 25-year-old resident of Dhauj in Faridabad, making him the seventh accused in the probe into the November 10 Red Fort blast in Delhi. Investigators say he played a key role in providing shelter and logistical assistance to the main accused before the attack. Accused Linked To […]

Op-Eds Opinion

BJP And RSS Built The Hindu Narrative. Now Can They Build The Indian Century?

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

For the first time in independent India, Hindu consciousness is not whispered, apologised for or tucked behind constitutional jargon. It stands tall, saffron, sovereign, and utterly unembarrassed. The Dharma Dhwajarohan Utsav in Ayodhya, with Narendra Modi, Mohan Bhagwat and Yogi Adityanath sharing the same stage, was not just a ceremony. It was a declaration. A […]

International

Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Jail Term Over Coup Plot

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has begun serving a 27-year prison sentence after being convicted of orchestrating a coup attempt following his defeat in the 2022 election. His appeals were exhausted earlier this week, after which authorities ordered his immediate transfer from house arrest to a secure federal police facility in Brasilia. Charges Linked To […]

Cricket Sports

South Africa Crush India By 408 Runs, Win Series 2-0

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

South Africa defeated India by 408 runs in the second Test in Guwahati, completing a 2-0 series sweep on Wednesday. The win marks South Africa’s first Test series victory on Indian soil in 25 years, and also hands India their heaviest defeat by runs in Test history. Dominant Batting Sets Up Huge Target South Africa […]

Business

HP Cuts Up To 6,000 Jobs As AI Push Accelerates

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

HP Inc. has announced plans to cut between 4,000 and 6,000 jobs globally by the end of fiscal 2028. The reduction — amounting to nearly 10 percent of its total workforce — will affect divisions including product development, customer support and internal operations. Company Shifts Strategy Toward AI The layoffs are part of a wider […]

National

Cyclone Senyar Brings Heavy Rain Alert To South India

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy-to-very-heavy rain alerts across multiple South Indian states as a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal intensifies and is likely to develop into Cyclone Senyar. The alert covers Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh (including Rayalaseema and Yanam), the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. Expected