International

Pentagon Confirms Iranian Missile Strike at U.S. Base in Qatar

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

The Pentagon has confirmed that one of the ballistic missiles fired by Iran during its June 23 retaliation strike successfully hit the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a key operational hub for U.S. forces in the Middle East. The missile caused minor structural damage but resulted in no injuries or disruptions to operations. Communication […]

International

India Nears Interim Trade Deal with US Tariffs Below 20%

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

India and the US are reportedly close to finalising an interim trade deal that could cap US tariffs on Indian goods below 20%, offering New Delhi a more favourable position compared to other Asian nations facing higher duties. The deal aims to delay or avoid sweeping reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on August 1. […]

Science Space & Astronomy

Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes India’s First ISS Astronaut in 40 Years

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force test pilot and ISRO astronaut, has made history as the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS) in over four decades. He arrived aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft on June 26 as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax‑4), becoming only the second Indian in […]

International

US Senate Eyes Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers India & China

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

A new bipartisan bill in the US Senate proposes imposing steep tariffs on countries that continue to buy Russian oil, with India and China specifically in focus. The legislation, known as the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, aims to reduce Moscow’s energy earnings by penalising major importers. Bill Details and Tariff Rates Under the bill, […]

North India State News

Back-to-Back Earthquakes Shake Delhi-NCR, Epicentre in Jhajjar

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

Residents across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and surrounding areas experienced back-to-back earthquakes over two days, with both tremors originating from Jhajjar district in Haryana. Although no damage or injuries have been reported, the quakes caused panic in residential and commercial buildings. Second Quake in 24 Hours On the evening of July 11, at 7:49 pm, a […]

Law & Order National

Gurugram Cops Probe: Tennis Star Radhika Yadav’s Murder by Father

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

In a shocking incident, national-level tennis player Radhika Yadav was shot and killed by her father, Deepak Yadav, at their home in Gurugram’s Sector 57 on July 10 according to the probe. The 25-year-old athlete was reportedly gunned down in a fit of rage linked to a dispute over her decision to start a tennis […]

Cricket Sports

Italy & Netherlands Qualify for T20 World Cup 2026

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

Italy and the Netherlands have officially secured their places in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after emerging as the top two teams from the Europe Regional Final. The 2026 edition of the tournament is scheduled to be held jointly in India and Sri Lanka between February and March next year. Italy Make Historic […]

International

US Tariff Revenue Surges Past $100 Billion This Year

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

The United States Treasury has reported a significant jump in customs revenue, with tariff collections crossing $100 billion in the first nine months of the 2025 fiscal year. This surge comes amid continued enforcement of high import duties under President Donald Trump’s trade policy agenda. June Sees Rare Budget Surplus The federal government posted a […]

National

Air India Crash: No Sabotage or Bird Strike Found

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

The preliminary report into the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash has ruled out sabotage or bird strike as causes of the accident. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 people onboard and 19 on the ground. The sole survivor, a British national, […]

International

Trump Visits Flood-Hit Texas, Calls Disaster ‘Unprecedented’

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

US President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump visited central Texas on July 11 to assess the widespread destruction caused by severe flash floods in the Hill Country region. The natural disaster, which struck over the July 4 weekend, has so far claimed at least 129 lives and left over 170 people missing, […]