South India State News

Karnataka Leadership Row: Shivakumar Stands by Pact

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

The leadership debate within the Congress government in Karnataka resurfaced after Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said that he, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the party’s high command are bound by an agreed understanding on leadership matters. Statement on Leadership Understanding Shivakumar said there is a clear pact involving the Chief Minister, himself, and the

Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO Clears Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute Tests

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully completed a crucial set of drogue parachute deployment qualification tests for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, marking another key milestone toward India’s first crewed space mission. Key Safety System Validated ISRO confirmed that the tests were conducted to validate the performance of drogue parachutes used

National

Post-War Global Order Is Unravelling: Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that the global order created after the Second World War is “clearly unravelling,” reflecting deep shifts in international politics, economics, and power structures. Speaking at a university convocation in Pune, Jaishankar noted that the system established nearly 80 years ago is struggling to keep pace with

East India State News

7 Elephants Killed in Train Collision in Assam

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Seven wild elephants were killed and one calf injured after a passenger train collided with a herd in Assam’s Hojai district in the early hours of Saturday. The accident occurred on a forested railway stretch when the train encountered the animals crossing the tracks in low-visibility conditions. Train derails, passengers safe The impact caused the […]

National

PM Modi’s Helicopter Returns to Kolkata Due to Fog

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s helicopter was forced to return to Kolkata on Sunday after encountering dense fog during his scheduled flight to Taherpur in West Bengal. The decision was taken on safety grounds after visibility conditions deteriorated significantly in the early morning hours, making continued flying unsafe. Change in plan during West Bengal visit Modi […]

Cricket Sports

India Name T20 World Cup Squad, Gill, Jitesh Omitted

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

India’s cricket selectors have announced the 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, with several notable selections and omissions. The team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, with Axar Patel named as the vice-captain. Key inclusions and exclusions Among the biggest news is the […]

International

Knife and Smoke Grenade Attack in Taipei Kills Three

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

At least three people were killed and several others injured following a violent attack involving a knife and smoke grenades at major metro stations in Taipei on Friday evening. The incident occurred at crowded transport hubs, triggering panic among commuters and prompting a swift emergency response from local authorities. How the attack unfolded According to […]

International

Oil Set to Close Lower for Second Straight Week

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Global oil prices are on track to finish lower for the second straight week as optimism grows over prospects for a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and lingering uncertainty around Venezuelan supply disruption weighs on the market. Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmarks both slipped modestly in recent trading, keeping weekly […]

International

Russia’s S-500 Said to Counter Hypersonic Threats

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

A Russian defence expert has claimed that the newly deployed S-500 Prometheus air and missile defence system can intercept advanced threats, including modern hypersonic missiles that are expected to be developed by Western militaries. The expert highlighted the system’s design as part of Russia’s broader effort to strengthen its air defence architecture and provide what

Business

Accenture Q1 Results Signal Stable Demand for Indian IT

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Accenture reported a stable performance in the first quarter of its fiscal year, indicating that global demand for technology services remains resilient. The consulting and IT services firm posted moderate revenue growth during the quarter, supported by healthy deal wins and continued client spending on essential technology projects. Positive signal for Indian IT companies