National

DRDO Bengaluru Bomb Threat Turns Hoax

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

A bomb threat email sent to a DRDO facility in Bengaluru triggered a major security response before police declared it a hoax after a full search of the premises. The alert briefly raised concerns over security at a sensitive defence installation, but no explosives were found and an investigation is now underway into the source […]

National

Kalpakkam Reactor Marks Nuclear Milestone

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

India’s civil nuclear programme crossed a major milestone after the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu attained criticality, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call it a defining step in the country’s nuclear journey. The achievement marks the transition of the long-delayed reactor into a key testing and commissioning phase before power […]

South India State News

Nine Cops Get Death In Sattankulam Case

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

A court in Madurai has sentenced all nine convicted policemen to death in the 2020 Sattankulam custodial deaths case, one of the most closely watched police brutality cases in Tamil Nadu. The verdict comes nearly six years after the deaths of P. Jayaraj and his son J. Benicks, whose case had triggered national outrage and […]

International

Trump Warns Iran Of Massive US Strike

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

Trump escalated his rhetoric on Iran by warning that the United States could “take out” the entire country in a single night if Tehran failed to agree to a deal before his latest deadline. The remarks came as ceasefire talks remained uncertain and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continued to fuel fears of a […]

International

Pakistan Fuel Policy Faces IMF Pressure

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

Pakistan’s fuel pricing policy is facing renewed scrutiny after the International Monetary Fund raised concerns over distortions in the country’s petroleum pricing system. The issue has become more urgent as Pakistan deals with volatility in global oil markets and growing pressure on its fiscal position. IMF Raises Pakistan Fuel Pricing Concerns The IMF has pressed […]

International

Iran Drone Strikes Damage Kuwait Plants

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2026

Iran Drone Strikes Damage Kuwait Plants Kuwait has reported fresh Iranian drone strikes on critical infrastructure, with authorities saying two power generation and water desalination plants suffered serious material damage. The attacks caused the shutdown of two electricity-generating units, though officials said no casualties were reported. The incidents add to a series

International

Iran Warns of Wider Retaliation Against US

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2026

Iranian military officials have issued strong warnings in response to recent statements by US President Donald Trump, signalling that any further American or Israeli military action could trigger sustained retaliation across the region. The latest remarks underline Tehran’s attempt to project readiness for a broader conflict while reinforcing its claim that it can target

International

US Redirects Missiles as Iran War Strains Asia Plans

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2026

The United States is redirecting a major share of its long-range missile inventory to the war against Iran, raising concerns that the conflict is beginning to affect Washington’s military readiness in the Indo-Pacific. The development highlights how a sustained Middle East war is no longer just a regional issue but one that can directly disrupt […]

International

Russia Evacuates Bushehr Plant Staff

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2026

Russia Evacuates Bushehr Plant Staff Russia has stepped up the evacuation of personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant after a projectile struck near the facility, raising fresh fears of a nuclear safety incident amid the expanding US-Israel-Iran conflict. The move comes as concerns grow over the vulnerability of civilian nuclear infrastructure in an active […]

International

Marco Rubio Revokes Green Cards of Soleimani Kin

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2026

Rubio Revokes Green Cards of Soleimani Kin US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the green cards of two relatives of slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, with US immigration authorities taking them into custody for deportation proceedings. The move adds a fresh immigration and national security dimension to the broader US-Iran confrontation, as Washington […]