North India State News

Delhi Wakes Up To Very Poor AQI Amid Ethiopian Ash Cloud

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

The national capital recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 362 on Tuesday morning, placing it firmly in the “very poor” category, as a thin layer of volcanic ash from the Hayli Gubbi Volcano eruption in Ethiopia passed overhead. Monitoring data showed some stations registering values above 400, such as Rohini at 416, while […]

International

Ethiopia Volcano Eruption Sends Ash Toward India

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted after a long period of dormancy, releasing a large ash and sulfur-dioxide plume. Meteorological tracking shows the plume drifting across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman before reaching parts of northwest India, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, Haryana and Punjab. Aviation authorities in India issued alerts

International

Piyush Goyal Confirms India-Canada FTA Talks To Resume

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that India and Canada will formally resume negotiations on the long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), known as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Goyal said both sides agreed to reactivate working groups and reopen all negotiation tracks after a high-level meeting in New Delhi. Goyal

International

Kabul Invites Indian Firms To Revive Idle Mines

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

Afghanistan has invited Indian companies to help revive several idle mining sites across the country. Afghan officials told Indian industry representatives that the sector holds major potential for growth and employment if foreign firms can restart long-stalled projects. Opportunities And Concerns According to Kabul, minerals such as iron ore, copper and rare earth

International

Japan to Deploy Missiles to Island Near Taiwan

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

The Japanese government has confirmed that it plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles to the southwestern island of Yonaguni Island, located about 110 km from Taiwan. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the project is “on track,” though he did not give a specific date for the deployment. Strategic Location and Purpose Yonaguni lies at the far […]

International

Malaysia To Ban Social Media For Under-16s

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

Malaysia has announced a plan to ban social media usage for individuals under 16 starting in 2026. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the move aims to protect children from online risks such as cyberbullying, scams and harmful content. The measure will form part of the country’s new Online Safety Act, scheduled to take effect on […]

Cricket Sports

India Collapse As South Africa Close In On Historic Win

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

India were dismissed for 201 in their first innings of the second Test in Guwahati, falling 288 runs short of South Africa’s total. Despite favourable batting conditions, India’s top and middle order faltered again, raising concerns about consistency and shot selection. Jansen Dominates With Six-Wicket Haul South African all-rounder Marco Jansen delivered the standout

State News West India

Raj Thackeray Warns MNS May Lose Mumbai’s BMC Control

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has issued a warning that he may lose control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the upcoming elections — a civic body considered the last stronghold for his party in Mumbai. He described the contest as a “make-or-break moment” for the region’s Marathi community, suggesting that failing to […]

National

Bird Strike Damages IndiGo Plane At Dehradun Airport

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

An IndiGo aircraft sustained damage after a bird strike while landing at Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport on Sunday evening. The Mumbai–Dehradun flight, IGO 5032, was hit on its nose section at around 6:45 pm. All 186 passengers and crew members were reported safe. Inspection Finds Nose Damage Airport authorities conducted an immediate inspection and confirmed […]

Defence National

Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous ASW Vessel INS Mahe

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mahe, the first vessel in the Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft (ASW-SWC) series. The commissioning ceremony was held at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai and attended by senior military leadership. The ship will operate under the Western Naval Command. Built With High Indigenous Content INS Mahe has been designed […]