South India State News

Delhi High Court To Protect Tharoor’s Rights

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Delhi High Court has said it will pass an interim order protecting the personality rights of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in a case linked to alleged deepfake videos circulating online. The court issued notice on his plea and indicated that relief would be granted against the alleged misuse of his name, image, voice and […]

Business

Nida Khan Arrested In TCS Nashik Case

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Suspended TCS employee Nida Khan has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar after allegedly evading police for nearly 25 days in connection with the Nashik workplace harassment and alleged religious conversion case. The arrest comes as the Special Investigation Team continues its probe into multiple FIRs filed by women employees. Nida Khan Arrested After Police […]

International

WHO Says Hantavirus Is Not Like Covid

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The World Health Organization has said the current hantavirus outbreak should not be compared with Covid-19 or influenza, stressing that the virus spreads very differently. The clarification comes after concerns rose over a recent outbreak linked to a cruise ship, where the Andes strain of hantavirus was reported. WHO Clarifies Hantavirus Transmission Risk WHO officials

East India State News

BJP To Pick West Bengal Chief Minister Today

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to formally elect its West Bengal legislature party leader today after its historic Assembly election victory in the state. The decision will clear the way for the next Chief Minister, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 9 at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. BJP Begins West Bengal CM […]

International

UAE Reports New Strikes As Ceasefire Weakens

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The United Arab Emirates reported fresh missile and drone attacks on Friday as the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire came under renewed pressure. The escalation came hours after the United States said it had thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and carried out retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities. UAE Responds To […]

International

Iran President Says He Met Mojtaba Khamenei

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said he recently met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has remained out of public view since taking over Iran’s top post. The statement is being seen as an attempt to address growing speculation over Khamenei’s health, absence and control over state affairs. Pezeshkian Says Meeting Lasted Over Two Hours Pezeshkian […]

International

Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Still Holds

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite fresh fighting in the Gulf, including attacks on American destroyers and renewed Iranian strikes targeting the UAE. The latest flare-up has raised new concerns over the stability of the month-old ceasefire and the future of diplomatic talks. U.S. Destroyers Attacked In […]

International

Putin Security Tightened Amid Bunker Reports

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly increased his personal security and spent extended periods in underground bunkers amid concerns over drone attacks, assassination threats and internal instability. The claims come as Russia faces continued pressure from Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign and growing security concerns around senior officials. Putin Reportedly

International

Trump Warns Iran After Hormuz Attack

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran of harsher military action after three American Navy destroyers came under fire while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The ships were not damaged, while Washington said U.S. forces intercepted the attack and responded against Iranian targets. Trump Warns Iran Of Stronger Action Trump said the United States […]

International

Two Indians On Ship Hit By Hantavirus Outbreak

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Two Indians were among 149 people aboard a luxury expedition cruise ship stranded in the Atlantic Ocean after a deadly hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers and left several others infected or suspected to be infected. Health authorities have started international contact tracing as some travellers had already returned home by flight. Two Indians Aboard MV […]