International

Munich Airport Suspends Flights After Drone Sightings

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Munich Airport in Germany was forced to suspend operations late on October 2, 2025, following reports of drone activity near its airspace. The suspension began around 10:18 p.m. local time, as air traffic control restricted takeoffs and landings for safety reasons. Flight Disruptions During the shutdown, 17 departing flights were cancelled, and 15 inbound flights […]

International

Trump Warns of Firings Amid U.S. Government Shutdown

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that federal employee firings could take place if the current government shutdown continues. The shutdown began on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass funding measures. Trump placed blame on Democrats for the deadlock, saying their actions led to the crisis. He also hinted at “big plans” for […]

International

India, China to Resume Direct Flights by Late October

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

The Government of India has announced that direct passenger flights between India and China will resume by late October 2025, after more than five years of suspension. The suspension began in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating tensions along the India-China border. According to the announcement, airlines will restart services on designated routes subject […]

South India State News

Artists, Intellectuals Demand Legal Action After Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Artists and public intellectuals in Tamil Nadu have called for strict legal action against actor-politician Vijay after a stampede at his rally in Karur left dozens dead and many injured. The crowd crush occurred on 27 September 2025 during a campaign event. Petition Filed in Madras High Court The tragedy is now being legally challenged. […]

National

Bhagwat Flags Security, Pushes Self-Reliance After Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

During the Vijayadashami Utsav held as part of the RSS centenary celebrations in Nagpur, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke strongly about national security, economic sovereignty and recent cross-border terror. Bhagwat referred to the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, in which terrorists reportedly killed 26 Indian pilgrims after asking about their religion, and said it

National

West Bengal Leads Acid Attack Cases; Women’s Crime Sees Slight Drop

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

West Bengal has again recorded the highest number of acid attacks in India, continuing a troubling trend observed over recent years. According to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, the state reported 31 incidents with 35 victims of acid attacks in 2022. Meanwhile, across the country, 124 acid attack incidents affecting 140 victims […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Approval Ratings Tell the Story: Trump Has Never Been Weaker

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

For Donald Trump, the numbers have always been the story. From the crowd sizes he boasts about to the stock market ticks he claims as personal victories, metrics are central to the image of strength he cultivates. But this month, one set of numbers cuts through all the bluster: his approval rating. According to the […]

International

Putin Backs Modi, Calls Out U.S. Over Tariffs

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 2, 2025, offered strong praise for India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Modi is a “balanced and wise” leader and describing their relationship as trustworthy. He spoke at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, where he sharply criticized U.S. efforts to pressure India over its oil trade with Russia. […]

Entertainment Reviews

Kantara Chapter 1 – Movie Review

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 expands the celebrated world of Kantara into an ambitious prequel that stretches across mythology, folklore, and history. Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film explores the origins of divine traditions and human conflict, offering audiences both a visual spectacle and a spiritual journey. The film’s greatest strength lies in its

Entertainment Reviews

One Battle After Another – Movie Review

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another is an audacious blend of dark comedy, political satire, and action spectacle that cements his reputation as one of modern cinema’s boldest directors. Running at nearly three hours, the film refuses to settle into one genre, instead shifting between screwball farce, paranoid thriller, and tender family drama. It […]