North India State News

Delhi Fog Disrupts Flights and Train Services

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

Dense fog enveloped Delhi and surrounding regions early on Tuesday, sharply reducing visibility and causing widespread disruption to air and rail services. The weather conditions affected normal movement across the national capital, with visibility dropping to very low levels during the early morning hours. Flight Operations Hit At Indira Gandhi International Airport,

South India State News

Bengaluru Govt to House Evicted Kogilu Families

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The Karnataka government has said that families evicted from the Kogilu Layout area in north Bengaluru will be provided permanent housing after controversy over a recent demolition drive. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that eligible residents affected by the removal of unauthorised structures will get flats under a state housing scheme. Eviction and Housing Plan The

International

US Pledges $2 Billion in Humanitarian Aid to UN

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The United States has announced a $2 billion humanitarian assistance commitment to support United Nations relief operations across multiple crisis-hit regions worldwide. The funding is aimed at providing life-saving assistance to populations affected by conflict, food shortages, health emergencies, and displacement, according to officials familiar with the decision. Scope

International

Putin Residence Drone Claim Sparks Tension

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

Russian officials have accused Ukraine of launching a drone strike targeting one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences in the Novgorod region, an allegation Kyiv has strongly denied. Russia said the attack involved a large number of long-range drones and that its air defences intercepted all the craft, with no reported damage or casualties. Russian Claims […]

Defence National

India Approves ₹79,000 Crore Defence Procurement Plan

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared defence procurement proposals worth around ₹79,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The approvals were granted during a meeting held in New Delhi and cover a wide range of equipment for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. […]

Cricket Sports

MCG Pitch Rated Unsatisfactory After Boxing Day Test

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The pitch used for the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has been rated “unsatisfactory” by the International Cricket Council following the unusually short duration of the match. The Test, played between Australia and England, ended inside two days, prompting concerns over the balance between bat and ball. ICC Assessment and Rating The […]

International

Bangladesh’s First Woman PM Khaleda Zia Dies at 80

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

Former Bangladesh prime minister and senior opposition leader Khaleda Zia passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. She died in Dhaka while undergoing treatment for multiple age-related health complications. Zia had been suffering from chronic liver, heart, and respiratory ailments for several years, and her condition had deteriorated in […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Stays Aravalli Verdict, Seeks Clarification

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

The Supreme Court has stayed the operation of its recent verdict related to the Aravalli range, observing that certain aspects of the judgment require further clarification before it can be implemented. The court said ambiguity in the earlier directions could lead to unintended consequences and therefore needs reconsideration. The order was passed by a bench […]

International

Pakistan Admits Indian Strike on Nur Khan Airbase

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has acknowledged that Indian forces struck the Nur Khan Airbase near Rawalpindi during the recent military escalation between India and Pakistan. The admission marks a rare public confirmation by a senior Pakistani official of damage to a major military installation during what India described as Operation

National

India Clears New Chenab Hydel Project Amid IWT Pause

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

The central government has cleared another hydropower project on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir, even as the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan remains in a state of suspension. The approval was granted to the Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project, a run-of-the-river scheme proposed downstream of the existing Dulhasti power station in Kishtwar district. The […]