Editorials Opinion

Uttarakhand Police Are Minimising a Racial Killing. The State Must Answer

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

Anjel Chakma did not die in an abstract “law and order situation”. He was stabbed to death in Dehradun after being racially abused. Stripping this case of its racial context is not neutrality or procedural caution. It is a deliberate narrowing of truth, and it reflects a failure that extends from the police on the […]

International

Indian Immigrants in US Limit Travel Amid Visa Uncertainty

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

A growing number of Indian immigrants in the United States are restricting travel and staying indoors as anxiety rises over tighter visa scrutiny and immigration enforcement. The heightened caution spans undocumented migrants as well as legally present workers on temporary visas, reflecting widespread concern about delays, additional checks, and the risk of being unable to

International

Trump Warns Iran of Military Action if Nuclear Program Rebuilds

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could carry out further military strikes against Iran if Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear programme or expand its ballistic missile capabilities. Trump issued the warning during a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying renewed nuclear activity […]

International

Trump Praises Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago Meeting

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

US President Donald Trump on Monday strongly praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying Israel might not exist today without his leadership. Trump made the remarks during a meeting with Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, underscoring the close personal and political relationship between the two leaders. Remarks on Leadership and Security Trump

Defence National

DRDO Successfully Tests 120 km Pinaka Guided Rocket

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket with a strike range of 120 km, marking a major milestone in India’s rocket artillery capability. The test was carried out on December 29 at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, and met all […]

National

India Rejects Pakistan’s Minority Attack Allegations

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly rejected recent claims made by Pakistan alleging attacks on religious minorities in India. The MEA described the accusations as baseless and politically motivated, and said that Islamabad itself has a poor record on minority rights. Diplomatic Exchange Over Minority Rights Pakistani foreign ministry officials had

Business Trade

India to Get Full Duty-Free Access to Australia from Jan 1

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

All Indian exports will receive complete duty-free access to the Australian market starting January 1, marking the final phase of tariff elimination under the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement. With this step, Australia will remove customs duties on the remaining tariff lines, extending zero-duty treatment to 100 percent of Indian goods covered under

State News West India

BJP, Shiv Sena Finalise Seat Share for BMC Polls

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiv Sena have finalised their seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, marking a key step in preparations for one of India’s most politically significant civic polls. Under the arrangement, the BJP will contest 137 seats, while the Shiv Sena will field candidates in 90 seats of […]

International

Trump Reacts Strongly to Putin Drone Attack Claim

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

US President Donald Trump has reacted sharply after Russian President Vladimir Putin informed him about an alleged Ukrainian drone attack targeting a Russian presidential residence. Trump said he was “very angry” upon hearing the claim and described the reported incident as deeply concerning, particularly at a time when diplomatic efforts are being discussed to reduce […]

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,