International

Pakistan Faces Acute Water Risk After India’s Treaty Move

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Pakistan faces a severe threat of water scarcity following Indus Waters Treaty-related tensions with India, a recent analysis warns. The country heavily depends on river flows from the Indus Basin for both agriculture and hydropower. Experts highlight that Pakistan’s current water storage infrastructure can buffer only about 30 days of flow, making it extremely vulnerable

Defence National

US and Russia Confirmed for India’s 2026 Naval Events

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

India’s Indian Navy will host three major international maritime events — the International Fleet Review (IFR), the Exercise MILAN and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs — in Visakhapatnam from February 15 to 25, 2026. More than 55 nations have reportedly indicated their willingness to take part. Officials have confirmed that the […]

International

Trump Hints at Resumption of U.S. Nuclear Testing

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh debate over nuclear weapons policy after suggesting that the United States may soon resume testing activities. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump declined to clarify whether his remarks referred to underground nuclear explosion tests or to non-explosive evaluations, saying only, “You’ll find out very soon. We’re

International

US Vice President J.D. Vance Defends Comments on Wife’s Faith

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance responded on October 31 2025 to criticism over recent remarks regarding his wife, Usha Vance, and her religious background. At a publicly-attended event hosted by Turning Point USA, Vance had said that his wife, who was raised in a Hindu family, often accompanies him to church and that he “honestly […]

National

DGCA Allows Limited Flight-Duty Extension for Air India Boeing 787 Pilots

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has granted a specific extension of flight duty limits for two-pilot operations of Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Under the new provision, Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rises from 10 hours to 10 hours 30 minutes, and the Flight Duty Period (FDP) increases from 13 […]

Economy National

India’s Fiscal Deficit Hits 36.5% of FY26 Target

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India’s fiscal deficit for the first half of the 2025-26 financial year stood at ₹5.73 lakh crore, or 36.5% of the full-year target, the government reported. The gap widened compared to the same period last year, indicating that revenue growth is lagging while expenditure remains elevated. Revenue and Expenditure Drivers Net tax receipts during April-September […]

National

PM Modi Claims Sardar Patel Could Not Unite Entire Kashmir due to Jawaharlal Nehru

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

On his 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that Patel aimed to integrate the entire Kashmir region into the Indian Union. He claimed that although Patel had succeeded in merging over 550 princely states, the aspiration to bring all of Kashmir into […]

Cricket Sports

Australia Beat India by Four Wickets in T20I

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

At the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia chased down a target of 126 to defeat India by four wickets in the second men’s T20 International. Mitch Marsh led the successful chase with a brisk 46 off 26 balls, hitting four sixes and two boundaries. Bowling Sets the Tone Australia’s bowlers put India under early pressure, limiting […]

Technology

Android Users Report Fewer Scams Than iPhone Users

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Google has claimed that Android users experience fewer scam calls and text messages than iPhone users. The company said its AI-driven protection features block more than 10 billion potential scam attempts every month, including calls and texts. The announcement forms part of Google’s broader effort to highlight Android’s built-in safety tools and machine-learning filters

International

Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles and Forced Out of Royal Lodge

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, has been stripped of his royal style, titles and honours in a formal process initiated by Buckingham Palace. He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The palace confirmed that he has been asked to vacate his long-term residence at Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle, […]