International

Intel Warns Iran Could Restart Nuclear Work in Months Despite US Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

US intelligence agencies have assessed that Iran possesses the capability to restart its nuclear program within a matter of months, despite recent military strikes by the United States targeting its major nuclear facilities. The revelation raises serious questions about the long-term effectiveness of military operations aimed at halting Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and

South India State News

ED Raids 18 Locations in Karnataka Over 2,000‑Seat Engineering Scam

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out extensive raids across 18 locations in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, in connection with a major money laundering case linked to a scam involving over 2,000 engineering college seats. The investigation centers around a systematic racket that blocked meritorious candidates from securing seats while allowing paid entries

Economy National

India to Become World’s Third-Largest Economy by 2027, Says Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently stated that India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, a goal driven by sweeping economic reforms, robust infrastructure investment, and enhanced global competitiveness. Speaking at an industry event, he emphasized that “great economies are not built in calm waters,” underlining India’s

Defence National

BrahMos Delivers 15 Indigenous Manik Engines to DRDO

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd (BAPL) has delivered 15 Manik Small Turbofan Engines (STFE) to India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s pursuit of self-reliance in missile and UAV propulsion. These deliveries are part of a total order for 35 units, supporting the development of India’s indigenous cruise

Entertainment Reviews

Panchayat Season 4 Review: Politics Deepens, But at a Cost

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Rating: ★★★★¼ (4.25/5) Panchayat has long been celebrated not just as a show, but as an experience—a gently humorous, richly textured look into the rhythms of rural India. The first two seasons found their footing by embracing the simplicity of village life, capturing everything from Abhishek Tripathi’s quiet urban alienation to the panchayat’s involvement in

International

U.S. Raises Alarm Over Pakistan’s Development of Nuclear-Capable ICBM

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Fresh U.S. intelligence assessments suggest that Pakistan is in the advanced stages of developing a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), with a projected range sufficient to target the continental United States. This revelation has set off alarm bells in Washington, triggering diplomatic concern and renewed calls for global vigilance regarding nuclear

Business Finance

NPCI Net Profit Soars 42% to ₹1,552 Crore in FY25

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has recorded a sharp 42% increase in its net profit for the financial year 2024–25, clocking ₹1,552 crore. Alongside this, its total revenue surged to ₹3,270 crore, marking a 42% year-on-year rise. The numbers underline NPCI’s central role in India’s digital payments revolution and its growing stature globally. […]

National

NSA Doval Urges SCO to Drop Terror Double Standards

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting held recently in Astana, Kazakhstan, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval made a pointed appeal to member countries to relinquish double standards when dealing with terrorism. Doval’s remarks highlighted the need for a more unified approach to eliminating terror, as differing interpretations and selective

Technology

Google Mandates Security Upgrade for Majority of Gmail Users

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Google has officially announced that most users will now be required to upgrade their Gmail and related Google accounts by enabling stronger, more secure authentication methods. This mandate follows a series of recent cyber exploits targeting Google’s own infrastructure, raising concerns over account safety. Recent Security Incidents Prompt Action Earlier this month,

International

Cargo Ship Morning Midas Sinks in Pacific After Fire on EV Deck

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The Morning Midas, a Liberian-flagged cargo vessel, sank in the Pacific Ocean on June 23 after drifting for nearly three weeks due to an onboard fire that erupted on June 3. The 600-foot-long car carrier was transporting approximately 3,000 vehicles, including nearly 800 electric vehicles (EVs) and 681 hybrids, when the incident occurred roughly 415 […]