International

Saudi Allies Rally as Houthi Attacks Intensify

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan are preparing an urgent high-level military meeting under their joint defence pact as Yemen’s Houthis intensify missile and drone attacks against the kingdom. The escalation has raised concerns over Saudi oil exports, Red Sea shipping and wider regional security. Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Invoke Defence Pact The foreign ministers

International

UAE Suspends Iranian Airline Flights Over US Sanctions

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the country until further notice, citing new US sanctions targeting Iran’s aviation sector. The decision further reduces Tehran’s international air connectivity as neighbouring countries implement similar restrictions. UAE Suspends All Iranian Airline Flights The UAE General Civil

Defence National

India Orders 160 SAT-SAAW Weapons for IAF

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

India’s Defence Ministry has signed a ₹810.79 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for 160 Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons, or SAT-SAAW, along with associated equipment for the Indian Air Force. IAF to Get 160 SAT-SAAW Precision Weapons The contract was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh under the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

IIT Bombay Case Puts Modi Government’s Section 18A Under the Scanner

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

The death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode on September 18 has developed into a far larger controversy than the examination incident that preceded it. Wakode’s parents have alleged that Professor Suryanarayana Doolla subjected their son to caste-based harassment, and Mumbai Police registered an FIR naming Doolla under provisions relating to abetment of suicide and […]

International

Iran Says US Must Decide Whether War Will End

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran does not want the war with the United States to continue and that Washington must decide whether it is prepared to reach an agreement. His remarks came after a defiant UN General Assembly address in which he rejected US pressure while keeping the door open to diplomacy. Pezeshkian […]

South India State News

CWMA Upholds 4,000 Cusecs Release to Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

The Cauvery Water Management Authority has upheld a direction requiring Karnataka to release 4,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, despite Karnataka opposing the release because of low reservoir storage and its own drinking water and irrigation requirements. CWMA Upholds Cauvery Water Release Order The decision was taken at the 58th […]

South India State News

Karnataka Offers to Share Farm Loan Waiver Cost

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said the state government is prepared to share the financial burden of a farm loan waiver if the Centre agrees to announce one, as severe drought conditions continue to affect farmers across large parts of the state. Karnataka Seeks Centre’s Help for Farm Loan Waiver Speaking during a special […]

International

India Slams Pakistan Over Kashmiri Pandit Exodus

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

India has sharply criticised Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council, accusing Islamabad of backing terrorists responsible for driving Kashmiri Pandits from their homes in 1990. New Delhi also rejected Pakistan’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir and minorities in India. India Raises Kashmiri Pandit Exodus at UNHRC Exercising India’s right of reply in Geneva, diplomat […]

International

Netanyahu Defends Iran War, Praises Trump at UN

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended Israel’s military campaign against Iran during a combative address to the UN General Assembly, praising US President Donald Trump as Israel’s strongest partner while dozens of delegates walked out in protest. Netanyahu Defends Israel-Iran War at UNGA Netanyahu said the decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities had

Op-Eds Opinion

Before Questioning Today’s CEC, Look at How India Chose Them Before 2023

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

The independence of the Election Commission of India has once again become a major political argument. Congress has repeatedly questioned Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accused the Election Commission of being too close to the BJP government and attacked the mechanism through which Election Commissioners are now selected. Rahul Gandhi opposed proceeding with