South India State News

Chennai Seizes 289 Heavy Vehicles After Schoolgirl’s Death

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

In a strong response to a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a schoolgirl, Chennai city authorities have seized 289 heavy vehicles and barred them from operating on city roads for 100 days. The city’s police and transport departments launched an extensive crackdown targeting overloaded and illegally operating heavy-duty vehicles within urban limits. […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Slams ‘Make in India’ Over Import Dependency

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

 In a sharp critique of the government’s flagship manufacturing policy, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took aim at the Make in India initiative, claiming that despite all the slogans, India has become more reliant on imports and is stuck at the assembly stage of manufacturing. His comments came during a visit to Delhi’s Nehru Place electronics […]

Business

ICICI Wanted to Acquire HDFC, Reveals Deepak Parekh

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

In a candid revelation, Deepak Parekh, former Chairman of HDFC Ltd, disclosed that ICICI Bank once proposed to acquire HDFC—long before the landmark merger between HDFC Ltd and HDFC Bank was finalized. The disclosure was made during a conversation on Chanda Kochhar’s YouTube channel, where the former ICICI Bank CEO herself had made the informal […]

Uncategorized

India Evacuates Nepalese, Sri Lankans in Operation Sindhu

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

Amid ongoing Israeli missile strikes on Iranian soil, India has expanded the scope of Operation Sindhu—its emergency evacuation initiative—to assist not only Indian nationals but also citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka. The decision followed official requests from the governments of both neighboring South Asian countries and has been implemented through coordinated diplomatic

Business

DGCA Orders Removal of 3 Air India Rostering Officials

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

In a significant regulatory intervention, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Air India to remove three senior officials from all crew scheduling responsibilities. The move comes amid findings of serious violations related to pilot flight duty time limitations. Air India Violated Pilot Duty Norms According to the DGCA, Air India allowed two […]

International

Israel Kills IRGC’s Saeed Izadi in Qom Airstrike

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

In a major escalation of its targeted campaign against Iranian leadership, Israel has announced the killing of Saeed Izadi, the head of the IRGC Quds Force’s Palestine Corps, in an airstrike on the Iranian city of Qom. Key Figure Behind Hamas Attack Eliminated According to Israeli military officials, Izadi played a critical role in orchestrating […]

International

Israel Strikes Iran’s Isfahan Nuclear Site, No Hazardous Leak

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

In the early hours of Saturday, Israel launched a series of attacks on Iran, including a direct strike on the country’s Isfahan nuclear facility. The incident was confirmed by a senior Iranian security official who disclosed that the Isfahan site was among the targeted locations. Multiple Attacks Confirmed “Israel carried out multiple attacks including on […]

Law & Order National

ED Drops Summons to Top Advocates After Backlash

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently retracted its summons issued to several prominent lawyers after facing intense criticism from the legal community. The withdrawn notices had sparked widespread unrest among senior advocates and bar associations across the country, prompting swift action by the agency. ED Recalls Notices Amid Intense Opposition Senior lawyers and

Defence National

DRDO Unveils Hypersonic Missiles, BrahMos‑NG, New Air Defence Systems

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

India is rapidly advancing its indigenous defence capabilities with a powerful new lineup of next-generation weapons and technologies. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat has outlined a comprehensive roadmap covering hypersonic strike platforms, next-generation cruise missiles, advanced air defence systems, and stealth aircraft

International

Iran Rejects US Nuclear Talks Amid Continuing Israeli Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

Iran has firmly rejected restarting nuclear negotiations with the United States unless Israel ceases its ongoing military operations. This comes after former President Donald Trump set a firm deadline for dialogue, sparking fresh tensions in diplomatic relations. Iran’s Firm Stance on Diplomacy Tehran’s foreign ministry declared that dialogue with Washington is off the