International

Sri Lanka Faces Deadly Floods, Landslides, 56 Dead

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Heavy rains sweeping across Sri Lanka have triggered floods and multiple landslides, causing the death toll to rise to 56. The worst hit regions are the central mountainous, tea-growing districts of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya, where many casualties were reported. Disruptions Intensify Across the Island In response to the disaster, the government ordered all schools […]

Uncategorized

India To Buy 300 Russian Missiles For S-400 Systems

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

The Centre is preparing to begin the procurement of around 300 Russian-made missiles to replenish India’s S-400 air-defence systems. Officials said a Request for Proposal will soon be issued to Rosoboronexport, the Russian state-owned defence exporter. The move comes as missile reserves have reduced after recent operational deployments of the S-400 units. Mix Of Missiles

Defence National

India–Indonesia Deepen Defence Industry Ties

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

India and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen defence-industrial cooperation after high-level talks in New Delhi. The meeting, part of the India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, focused on expanding strategic collaboration and boosting long-term defence partnerships between the two nations. Both sides reiterated their commitment to a stable and rules-based

Law & Order National

SC Clears ECI On Bihar SIR Roll Revision

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) cannot be blamed for conducting a state-wide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, when the reason for the exercise is common across all constituencies. This was ruled by a bench of the Supreme Court of India (SC). The court said uniform justification applies if the same […]

North India State News

Delhi Faces Severe Air Pollution Again

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated sharply on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index touching around 384, placing it in the “very poor” range. Several monitoring stations reported AQI readings beyond 400, pushing many parts of the city into the “severe” category. Authorities said pollution levels had risen overnight due to weather conditions that trapped […]

South India State News

Telangana To Be Split Into 3 Zones Under Vision 2047

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Telangana will be reorganised into three development zones as part of its Telangana Rising 2047 roadmap. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy approved the proposal during a review meeting of the vision document. The three proposed zones are the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE), Peri-Urban Region Economy (PURE) and Rural Agriculture Region Economy (RARE). Purpose Of […]

International

US to Pause Migration from “Third World” Countries: What’s the Reality

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

US President Donald J. Trump announced on November 28, 2025, that his administration intends to “permanently pause migration from all Third World countries.” He justified the move by saying the U.S. immigration system needs time to “recover,” and linked the decision to a recent deadly shooting near the White House. What the Policy Would Do […]

Cricket Sports

Rishabh Pant Apologises After 0-2 Loss to South Africa

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

India suffered a 0-2 defeat in the Test series against South Africa, concluding with a 408-run loss in the second Test at Guwahati. The margin marks India’s biggest defeat by runs in a Test match. The visitors dominated throughout, showcasing strong bowling and fielding which left the Indian batting line exposed. Pant issues an apology […]

International

US Halts Afghan Immigration After DC Guard Shooting

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

The United States has halted all immigration requests related to Afghan nationals after a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., that left two National Guard members critically injured. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said the suspension is indefinite and will remain until a full review of national security and vetting protocols is completed. Officials

International

Strong 6.6 Quake Jolts Indonesia’s Sumatra

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, on November 27, 2025. According to the USGS, the epicentre was located near Simeulue Island at a depth of around 25 km. The tremors were felt across western Indonesia, prompting residents in several districts to rush outdoors. No Tsunami Threat Issued Indonesia’s tsunami monitoring […]