National Politics

Congress Flags Trump Praise of Pakistan Army Chief

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

The Congress on Wednesday raised concerns after US President Donald Trump publicly described Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir as a “highly respected” figure, calling the remarks a matter of national importance for India. The party said such statements from a key global power carry serious diplomatic and security implications, particularly in the context of India-Pakistan

Business Industry

Reliance Resumes Russian Crude Buys for Jamnagar

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd has restarted purchases of discounted Russian crude oil after a pause following U.S. sanctions on major Russian producers. The Indian energy and petrochemicals company is sourcing barrels from suppliers not subject to sanctions and routing them to its refinery complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat. US Concession Allows Wind-Down The company has also obtained

Science Space & Astronomy

Russia Plans Lunar Power Station by 2036

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

Russia’s space agency Roscosmos has announced plans to establish a power station on the Moon by 2036 as part of its long-term lunar exploration programme. The project is aimed at supporting sustained scientific and technological operations on the lunar surface rather than short-duration missions. Power Supply for Future Lunar Missions According to officials, the proposed

International

EU Slams US Visa Bans Amid Digital Regulation Dispute

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

France and the European Union have sharply criticised the United States after Washington imposed visa restrictions on several European figures linked to digital regulation and campaigns against online hate and misinformation. The move has triggered fresh diplomatic tension between the two sides, with EU leaders accusing the US of overreach and intimidation. Visa Curbs

International

Bangladesh Government to Support Family of Lynched Worker

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

The Bangladesh interim government has announced it will take responsibility for the family of a Hindu garment worker who was lynched by a mob in Mymensingh district earlier this month. Government advisers said state support will include financial and welfare assistance for the victim’s wife, child and parents as they cope with their loss and […]

Defence National

DRDO Completes User Trials of Akash-NG Missile

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully completed the user evaluation trials of the Next Generation Akash surface-to-air missile system, marking a key step towards its induction into the Indian armed forces. The trials were conducted to validate the missile system’s operational readiness under realistic service conditions. Successful Interception

State News West India

Navi Mumbai Airport Begins Commercial Operations

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

Navi Mumbai International Airport officially commenced commercial flight operations on Thursday, marking a major expansion of aviation infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The new airport is expected to significantly reduce congestion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and support rising passenger demand across western India. First Flights

Law & Order National

CBI to Challenge Suspension of Kuldeep Sengar Sentence

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation has decided to approach the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of the life sentence awarded to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case. The agency is set to file a Special Leave Petition against the Delhi High Court order that suspended Sengar’s sentence while his […]

South India State News

Karnataka Bus Catches Fire After Truck Collision

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

At least ten people were killed after a private sleeper bus caught fire following a collision with a truck on National Highway-48 in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district in the early hours of Thursday. The accident occurred near Gorlathu Cross in Hiriyur taluk at around 2:30 am when the bus was travelling from Bengaluru to Shivamogga. Bus […]

International

US Border Patrol Arrests 30 Indians in California

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

US Border Patrol agents in California have arrested 30 Indian nationals living in the United States without legal status, officials said on Wednesday. The arrests occurred during operations targeting individuals with commercial driver’s licences who were driving semitrucks while unlawfully residing in the country. Arrests at checkpoints and highway stops Between November