National

Ratan Tata Hospitalised in Mumbai, Health Reportedly Critical

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Industrialist Ratan Tata is in the intensive care unit of Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to age-related health concerns. Veteran industrialist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata, has been admitted to a Mumbai hospital and is currently in critical condition, according to a report by Reuters. Sources familiar with the matter stated […]

Business Economy National

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Steady at 6.5%, Shifts Policy Stance to ‘Neutral’

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

RBI maintains status quo on repo rate; MPC revises policy stance to ‘neutral’ as inflation and growth projections remain steady. In its latest monetary policy meeting held from October 7 to 9, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the tenth […]

Defence National

Army Jawan Abducted by Terrorists in Anantnag, J&K

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Security forces launch search operation after two Territorial Army soldiers are abducted; one soldier manages to escape. A Territorial Army (TA) soldier has reportedly been abducted by terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, according to sources cited by ANI on Wednesday, October 9. The incident occurred in a forested area of Anantnag, where two TA […]

North India Politics State News

PM Modi Criticizes Congress for Allegations Against EC

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls out Congress for questioning Election Commission over Haryana poll results, labels it a “Parasite Party”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress party over its complaint to the Election Commission regarding an alleged “slowdown” in updating assembly poll results in Haryana. Addressing

International Middle East

Israel Claims to Eliminate Key Hezbollah Leaders: Netanyahu

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces the elimination of key Hezbollah figures as tensions escalate in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday that Israeli forces have eliminated several top figures in Hezbollah’s leadership succession. The announcement came through a pre-recorded video message, where Netanyahu claimed that

Europe International

UK Faces Renewed Threat from ISIS and al Qaeda, Warns MI5 Chief

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum warns of a “resurgent” threat from ISIS and al Qaeda, highlighting the evolving landscape of terrorism in the UK. The head of Britain’s domestic security service, MI5, has issued a stark warning about the rising threat posed by ISIS and al Qaeda, describing both terrorist groups as “resurgent” and actively […]

North India Politics State News

Mayawati Criticizes Jat Community’s “Casteist” Mindset Post Haryana Poll Loss

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

BSP Chief Mayawati attributed her party’s poor performance in the recent Haryana Assembly elections to the “casteist mindset” of the Jat community, urging them to change their mentality. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday voiced her disappointment over the party’s defeat in the Haryana state elections, blaming the “casteist” mentality

Europe International

French PM Michel Barnier Survives First No-Confidence Vote

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

France’s new Prime Minister Michel Barnier has survived his first no-confidence motion, with only 197 lawmakers supporting the move, well short of the 289 votes needed. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Tuesday successfully faced a no-confidence motion introduced by the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) coalition in the National Assembly. The motion, which

North India Politics State News

NC Dominates J&K Assembly Polls 2024; PDP Loses Ground

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

The 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections have witnessed a dramatic shift in political power, with the National Conference (NC) making significant gains and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffering major losses. According to the latest data, NC has secured a 47% share of the seats, a considerable increase from its 17% share in the […]

Cricket Sports

Mahmudullah To Retire from T20Is After Final Match Against India

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from T20 International cricket, confirming that the upcoming match against India at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday will be his final appearance in the shortest format. The experienced all-rounder revealed that his decision to step away from T20Is was