Government Policies National

SC: Railways Must Pay Victims Despite Technical Lapses

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled that Indian Railways cannot deny compensation to accident victims solely on the basis of technical or procedural lapses. The court held that confirming a valid train ticket for the same date and route is sufficient to establish a bona fide claim. Case Background & Judgment The decision came while overturning […]

International

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Trump to End Tariffs on India

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2025

A group of 19 members of the U.S. Congress has appealed to President Donald Trump to roll back recently imposed tariffs on Indian exports. Lawmakers warned that the steep hikes—some duties reaching 50%—are damaging trade ties and straining the strategic partnership between the two countries. Lawmakers’ Concerns The letter, led by Deborah Ross and Ro […]

National

Starmer Brings Bollywood, Business to India

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has landed in Mumbai leading a record 125-member trade delegation, seeking to strengthen economic and cultural ties with India. The visit comes soon after the signing of the UK-India free trade agreement in July. Focus on Films and Business Starmer’s team includes business leaders, cultural representatives, and film industry executives. […]

International

Israel Says Gaza War End Hinges on Early Phase Deal

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2025

Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, has said that the final end of the Gaza war depends on the successful completion of the first stage of the recently agreed peace deal with Hamas. First Stage Seen as Crucial Leiter explained that the deal’s first stage includes hostage releases, a limited withdrawal of Israeli forces, […]

International

India Opposes U.S. Bid to Control Bagram

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

India has joined Pakistan, China, Russia, and other regional countries in rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for regaining control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. The opposition was voiced during the recent Moscow Format consultations. Regional Consensus Against Foreign Bases The joint statement issued after the meeting declared that the deployment of any

International

Gaza Conflict Inflicts Heavy Toll on Children

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

Two years into the Israel–Hamas war, children in Gaza remain the worst affected. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed, with nearly one-third of the deaths being children. Rising Hunger and Orphan Crisis The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics estimates that more than 39,000 children have been orphaned since the conflict […]

International

Over 3,000 Flights Delayed as U.S. Shutdown Bites

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

The U.S. government shutdown, now in its seventh day, has caused massive air travel disruptions, with more than 3,000 flights delayed nationwide due to staff shortages in air traffic control. Major Airports Affected Airports in Houston, Nashville, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas, and Newark have reported significant delays. At Chicago O’Hare, the Federal Aviation Administration

International

Clash Kills Dozens Near Pakistan-Afghan Border

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

A fierce clash between the Pakistani Army and militants in Orakzai district, close to the Afghan border, has left 11 soldiers and 19 insurgents dead, according to official military reports. The incident took place during a pre-dawn intelligence-based operation aimed at dismantling militant hideouts. Attack on Military Convoy Security forces were ambushed when militants

South India State News

TVK Moves Supreme Court for Independent Probe

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has approached the Supreme Court seeking an independent investigation into the Karur stampede that occurred on September 27. The petition challenges a Madras High Court order that directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT), composed of Tamil Nadu police officers, to conduct the inquiry. Grounds of the Petition TVK claims that […]

International

California Says Diwali is Official State Holiday

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill designating Diwali as an official state holiday starting January 1, 2026. With this, California becomes the third U.S. state to formally recognize the festival, after Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Details of the New Law The law, passed as Assembly Bill 268, allows state employees to take Diwali as […]