International

U.S. Bars South Africa From 2026 G20 Summit

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said on 26 November 2025 that his administration will not invite South Africa to the 2026 G20 summit in Miami. This comes in the aftermath of the U.S. boycott of the 2025 G20 summit held in Johannesburg. Mr. Trump cited what he described as South Africa’s refusal to transfer the G20 […]

International

Two National Guard Members Shot Near White House

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically injured after being shot while on patrol near the White House on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:15 pm ET, prompting an immediate lockdown of the surrounding area as emergency teams responded. Suspect Identified And Arrested Authorities identified the suspected shooter as Rahmanullah

National

India Says China’s Actions Harm Trust Amid Arunachal Passport Row

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday strongly criticised what it called “arbitrary actions” by China after an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained at Shanghai Pudong airport. The woman holds a valid Indian passport. Chinese immigration officials reportedly invalidated her passport because her birthplace — Arunachal Pradesh — is claimed by China

Law & Order National

SC Upholds EC Authority To Conduct SIR, Signals Oversight

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

The Election Commission of India (EC) has been affirmed by the Supreme Court of India (SC) to have both statutory and constitutional authority to carry out the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Court stressed it will not put a stay on the SIR process, signalling support for updating voter lists. Court […]

National

India Examines Bangladesh’s Request To Extradite Sheikh Hasina

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that India has received a formal request from Bangladesh seeking the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina has been in India since fleeing Dhaka after political unrest and her subsequent conviction by a Bangladeshi tribunal. Government Begins Legal Examination MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the

International

Three Construction Officials Arrested After Hong Kong Fire

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

Hong Kong police have arrested three construction officials — two company directors and an engineering consultant — in connection with the massive fire that swept through the Wang Fuk Court high-rise complex in Tai Po. The blaze has so far claimed 44 lives and left more than 200 residents missing, marking one of the city’s […]

International

Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Kills 44, Hundreds Missing

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

A massive fire at the Wang Fuk Court high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has killed 44 people, with more than 200 residents still missing, making it the city’s worst fire disaster in decades. The blaze erupted on Wednesday afternoon and spread rapidly across multiple towers. Fire Spread Fueled By Renovation Materials […]

International

Taiwan Approves $40 Billion Defence Plan Amid China Threat

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

Taiwan has approved an additional $40 billion defence package to be rolled out between 2026 and 2033, citing rising military pressure from China. President Lai Ching-te said the expanded budget is essential to strengthen Taiwan’s defences as Beijing intensifies aerial and maritime activity around the island. Focus On Air Defence And Missile Shield A major […]

Defence National

Safran Begins Work On M88 Engine Maintenance Hub In Hyderabad

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The French aerospace group Safran has broken ground for a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad dedicated to its M88 military jet engine — the powerplant for Dassault Rafale fighters. The facility, set up under Safran’s Indian arm, marks a key step in the firm’s plans to deepen its footprint in India’s […]

Law & Order National

SC Exempts Three In ₹3,500 Crore AP Liquor Scam

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The Supreme Court has granted temporary protection from surrender to three accused in the alleged ₹3,500 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. The order pauses the High Court’s earlier directive that required the accused to surrender by November 26 after their default bail was cancelled. Background Of The Case The Andhra Pradesh High Court had earlier […]