International

US Halts Afghan Immigration After DC Guard Shooting

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

The United States has halted all immigration requests related to Afghan nationals after a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., that left two National Guard members critically injured. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said the suspension is indefinite and will remain until a full review of national security and vetting protocols is completed. Officials

International

Strong 6.6 Quake Jolts Indonesia’s Sumatra

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, on November 27, 2025. According to the USGS, the epicentre was located near Simeulue Island at a depth of around 25 km. The tremors were felt across western Indonesia, prompting residents in several districts to rush outdoors. No Tsunami Threat Issued Indonesia’s tsunami monitoring […]

Business

Reliance JV To Build $11 Billion AI Data Hub In Vizag

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

Reliance Industries’ joint venture with Brookfield Corporation and Digital Realty, operating as Digital Connexion, has announced a $11 billion investment to build a large AI-focused data centre campus in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The project will be developed over five years and is expected to significantly boost India’s AI infrastructure capacity. 1 GW AI Data Campus

Science Space & Astronomy

PM Unveils Skyroot’s Vikram-I, India’s First Private Orbital Rocket

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Vikram-I, India’s first privately built orbital rocket, at Skyroot Aerospace’s newly inaugurated Infinity Campus in Hyderabad. The event marks a major milestone for India’s private space sector as it moves towards independent launch capabilities. Features Of Vikram-I Vikram-I is designed to place small satellites — up to nearly 300 kg

Business

Apple Challenges India’s Antitrust Penalty Law In Court

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

Apple has approached the Delhi High Court challenging India’s amended antitrust penalty framework, which allows the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to impose fines based on a company’s global turnover instead of only its India revenue. The company argued in its filing that the new rule is arbitrary and disproportionate. Risk Of Fine Up To […]

National

President Murmu To Address Odisha Assembly In Historic First

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu will become the first sitting President of India to address the Odisha Legislative Assembly on November 27, 2025. The address will mark the beginning of the Assembly’s winter session and is considered a milestone in the state’s legislative history. Murmu Returns To Her Former Workplace President Murmu previously served as an MLA […]

South India State News

Sengottaiyan Joins TVK After Expulsion From AIADMK

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

Senior Tamil Nadu leader and former minister K. A. Sengottaiyan resigned as the MLA of Gobichettipalayam after being expelled from the AIADMK. His removal came following internal disagreements, including his demand to reinstate veteran leaders and criticism of the party’s current leadership. Joins Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam A day after his expulsion, Sengottaiyan

South India State News

Parameshwara And Siddaramaiah Back Shivakumar For CM If Party Decides Change

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

Karnataka Congress leaders G. Parameshwara and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah have indicated support for D. K. Shivakumar becoming Chief Minister if the party high command opts for a leadership change. Parameshwara said he would “fully accept” Shivakumar as CM if the Congress decides on a transition. Siddaramaiah added that he is willing to continue only as […]

Other Sports Sports

Ahmedabad Confirmed Host Of 2030 Commonwealth Games

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

Ahmedabad has been officially selected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, following a vote at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow. All 74 participating nations approved India’s bid, marking a major milestone for the country’s global sporting profile. Historic Centenary Edition The 2030 Games will be the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games, exactly

International

U.S. Bars South Africa From 2026 G20 Summit

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said on 26 November 2025 that his administration will not invite South Africa to the 2026 G20 summit in Miami. This comes in the aftermath of the U.S. boycott of the 2025 G20 summit held in Johannesburg. Mr. Trump cited what he described as South Africa’s refusal to transfer the G20 […]