International

Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory After Strong Quake

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture on Friday morning, sending strong tremors across northeastern Japan. The quake, recorded at a depth of about 20 kilometres, was felt in nearby regions including Iwate and Miyagi. Soon after the tremors, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coastline. […]

National

India Tells US to Sign Trade Deal if Satisfied

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that if the United States is happy with India’s trade offer, then the Trump administration should move ahead and sign the agreement. His comments came after two days of discussions between Indian officials and a US delegation in New Delhi. India’s Offer Kept Confidential Goyal noted that the […]

National Politics

Former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil Passes Away at 90

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj V. Patil passed away on Friday morning at the age of 90 at his residence in Latur, Maharashtra. He had been unwell for some time, and his condition reportedly worsened in recent days before his death was confirmed by family members. A Long and Influential Political […]

International

Bangladesh President Plans Mid-Term Exit After ‘Humiliated’ By Interim Government

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has indicated that he plans to step down midway through his five-year term, shortly after the country’s national election scheduled for February 12, 2026. He said he felt increasingly “humiliated” and sidelined by the current interim government, which is led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Background and Reasons Shahabuddin, 75,

International

Airstrike on Myanmar Hospital Kills Dozens

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

An overnight military airstrike in Mrauk U township in Myanmar’s Rakhine state destroyed a major hospital and left at least 34 people dead. Those killed included patients, medical workers and civilians who had taken shelter inside the facility. Around 70 to 80 others were injured in the attack, which took place late on December 10. […]

National

India Launches First Indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Vessel

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off India’s first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell–powered passenger vessel in Varanasi. The launch took place at Namo Ghat, marking a major step in the country’s shift toward cleaner and more sustainable inland water transport. Indigenous Technology and Zero Emission System The vessel, a 24

East India State News

Arunachal Gorge Accident Leaves Several Feared Dead

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

A major accident occurred on the Hayuliang–Chaglagam road in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district when a truck carrying labourers fell into a deep gorge near the India China border. The incident took place on December 8 and came to notice only after the lone survivor managed to reach a nearby camp and alert authorities two days […]

Government Policies National

Delhi HC Flags Issues in Implementing New Labour Code

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

The Delhi High Court has observed that the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 may have been brought into force without formally repealing the earlier labour laws it was meant to replace. The concern was raised during the hearing of a petition challenging the manner in which the new code was implemented. Absence of Clear Repeal Notifications […]

Defence National

India Navy Chief Visits Brazil to Boost Defence Ties

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi is on an official visit to Brazil from December 9 to 12 to deepen defence and maritime cooperation between the two countries. The visit is aimed at expanding operational collaboration, enhancing naval partnerships, and strengthening the broader India Brazil Strategic Partnership. Key Meetings in Brasilia During his visit, […]

Law & Order National

Umar Khalid Gets Interim Bail to Attend Sister’s Wedding

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

A Delhi court on Thursday granted interim bail to activist and former JNU student leader Umar Khalid, who is an accused in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. The permission was granted so he can attend his sister’s wedding later this month. The order was issued by the Karkardooma Court, […]