International

Iran Resumes Tehran International Flights

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport for the first time since the conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel began nearly two months ago. Iran Commercial Flights Resume From Tehran Iranian state television reported that flights took off from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul, Muscat and Medina. The reopening

International

Israel Strikes Kill 12 In Gaza Amid Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

Israeli attacks killed at least 12 Palestinians across Gaza on Friday, according to medical sources, raising fresh concerns over continued violence despite the ceasefire announced last year. Gaza Ceasefire Violations Continue Medical sources in Gaza said Israeli forces carried out attacks in several parts of the enclave. The deadliest strike hit a police vehicle in […]

International

Netanyahu Says Cancer Treatment Successful

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer after doctors found a small malignant tumour during routine medical checks. Netanyahu Prostate Cancer Treatment Netanyahu said the tumour was detected during regular follow-up examinations after his 2024 surgery for a non-cancerous enlarged prostate. Doctors found a very small

International

US Says Iran Blockade Is Going Global

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said Washington’s naval blockade on Iran is expanding globally, while also saying Tehran still has an opportunity to reach what he described as a “good deal” with the United States. US Blockade On Iran Expands Globally Hegseth told reporters in Washington that the US blockade was “growing and going […]

International

US Bill Seeks Three-Year H-1B Visa Pause

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

US Bill Seeks Three-Year H-1B Visa Pause A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced a bill in the US Congress seeking a three-year pause on new H-1B visas, a move that could affect skilled foreign workers, including a large number of Indian professionals. H-1B Visa Pause Bill Introduced The bill, named the End H-1B Visa […]

International

India Clears Rs 3,000 Crore For Maldives

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

India has approved the first withdrawal of Rs 3,000 crore for the Maldives under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, continuing its financial assistance to the island nation. India Maldives Currency Swap Support The funds are being released as the first drawdown under the Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC countries. The arrangement was signed […]

East India State News

Amit Shah Says BJP Will Win Bengal Polls

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

Home Minister Amit Shah has claimed that the BJP is on course to form the next government in West Bengal after the first phase of Assembly polling recorded a very high voter turnout. Amit Shah Claims BJP Wave In Bengal Addressing a press conference in Kolkata, Shah said the first phase of polling showed that […]

East India State News

Calcutta HC Cuts EC Bike Ban To 12 Hours

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

The Calcutta High Court has modified the Election Commission’s 48-hour restriction on two-wheeler movement for the second phase of Assembly elections, reducing the pillion-riding ban to 12 hours on polling day. Calcutta High Court Modifies EC Bike Ban The court set aside the Election Commission’s blanket 48-hour restriction on motorcycle riding and said such a […]

East India State News

Manipur Clashes Kill Three In Ukhrul

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

Manipur Clashes Kill Three In Ukhrul Three people were killed and at least five others were injured in fresh clashes between rival Naga and Kuki armed groups in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Friday morning, adding to the continuing ethnic tensions in the state. Naga-Kuki Clashes In Ukhrul The violence took place in two separate gunfights […]

South India State News

Telangana RTC Strike Called Off

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

The Telangana Road Transport Corporation workers’ strike was called off on Friday night after extended talks between the Joint Action Committee and the state government. Bus services are set to resume across Telangana from Saturday morning. Telangana RTC Strike Ends After Talks The TGSRTC Joint Action Committee withdrew its indefinite strike after a marathon meeting […]