National

Asaduddin Owaisi Strongly Supports the Continuation of Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly supported the continuation of Operation Sindoor, calling for decisive retaliation against those responsible for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. Addressing a public rally in Bodhan, Telangana, Owaisi said the operation must not stop until all four perpetrators of the attack are

National

Wall Street Journal Report Cites Fuel Switch Operation

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The ongoing investigation into the 12 June crash of an Air India Boeing 787 near Ahmedabad is now focusing on the actions of the aircraft’s captain, Sumeet Sabharwal. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, cockpit voice recordings indicate that the captain may have turned off both engine fuel control switches just seconds […]

Agriculture National

Cabinet Clears Rs 24,000 Crore Annual Agriculture Scheme

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) with an annual budget of Rs 24,000 crore for six years starting from 2025-26. The scheme will target 100 underperforming agricultural districts across the country in a mission-mode implementation plan to boost productivity, income, and rural infrastructure. Focus on

National

IndiGo A320neo Diverts to Mumbai After Engine Snag

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

An IndiGo Airbus A320neo operating flight 6E-6271 from Delhi to Goa made an emergency landing in Mumbai on Wednesday night after encountering an in-flight engine malfunction. The aircraft, which was carrying 191 passengers and crew members, landed safely with no injuries reported. Mid-Air Snag and Pilot Response The aircraft departed Delhi around 8:02 pm IST […]

International

India Advises Against Non‑Essential Travel To Iran

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

India has issued an advisory asking its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The advisory was released by the Indian Embassy in Tehran on July 16 following recent military escalations involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Citizens have been urged to remain cautious and reconsider […]

International

Iran Says It Will Respond To Any Attack

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that the country is fully prepared to retaliate with greater force if it faces any fresh military attack. Addressing military commanders in Tehran on July 16, he stated that Iran’s response will be “bigger than before” and specifically warned both the United States and Israel against future […]

International

UK Lifts Five‑Year Ban On Pakistani Airlines

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The United Kingdom has officially lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, paving the way for resumption of direct flights between the two countries. The ban was originally imposed in 2020 after a plane crash in Karachi that killed 97 people, followed by revelations that nearly 30% of Pakistani commercial pilots were flying with dubious […]

Entertainment Regional Cinema

SC Defers Hearing On Udaipur Files To July 21

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The Supreme Court has postponed its hearing on the film Udaipur Files until July 21, asking the central government to review the film’s certification before resuming. The movie, which is based on the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur, had its release put on hold after concerns were raised that it could disturb communal […]

International

Israel Strikes Syria Military HQ Over Druze Clashes

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

On July 16, Israel carried out a series of airstrikes against the Syrian military headquarters near the presidential palace in Damascus. This action was taken after Israel had warned the Syrian army to withdraw forces from the Druze-majority region of Suwayda in southern Syria. Response to Suwayda Conflict The strikes follow a breakdown in a […]

Business Markets

Asian Markets Slide Amid US Inflation Worries

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Asian stock markets declined on Wednesday following the release of stronger-than-expected US inflation data, which dampened hopes of an early interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.3%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also lost 0.3%. Markets in South Korea, Australia, and China saw marginal losses. The US dollar strengthened, […]