North India State News

BJP makes big comeback in Haryana, NC-Congress Alliance wins in J&K – Latest Trend

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

The Haryana Assembly election has concluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the leading party, securing 49 seats out of the total 90 constituencies. The Indian National Congress (INC) followed closely, winning 36 seats. The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) managed to secure 2 seats, while independent candidates claimed 3 seats. This result […]

East India State News

50 Senior Doctors Resign Amid Junior Doctors’ Protest at Kolkata Hospital

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

In a dramatic turn of events, 50 senior doctors at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital resigned on Monday in support of the ongoing protest by junior doctors. The protest erupted following the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor on the hospital premises. The junior doctors, who have been on a hunger […]

International

Geoffrey Hinton Wins Nobel Prize for AI Research

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Geoffrey E. Hinton, often referred to as the “Godfather of AI,” has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The prestigious award recognizes Hinton’s “foundational discoveries and inventions enabling machine learning with artificial neural networks.” Hinton shares the honor with physicist John

Automobile Electric Vehicles

Ola Electric Shares Drop 6% Amid Show Cause Notice from Consumer Authority

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Ola Electric Mobility shares took a sharp fall on Tuesday following a show cause notice issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) over alleged violations of consumer rights, misleading advertisements, and unfair trade practices. The stock dropped 6.18% to a low of ₹85.21, marking a steep 46% decline from its recent peak of ₹157.53 […]

Asia International

Chinese Stocks Surge After Holiday Break Amid Stimulus Optimism

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Chinese stocks saw a significant surge on Monday as trading resumed following the week-long Golden Week holiday. The benchmark CSI 300 Index soared nearly 11% in early trading, driven by positive home sales and robust consumption data. The rally extended gains made in the nine consecutive sessions before the holiday break. In contrast, Chinese shares […]

National

DGCA Issues Safety Guidelines for Boeing 737 Aircraft Operators

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released interim safety guidelines for Boeing 737 operators in India following concerns over a potential rudder control system issue. This move comes in response to a recent US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Aviation Investigation Report that highlighted risks involving Boeing 737 airplanes equipped with

National Politics

Haryana & Jammu & Kashmir General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

The Election Commission of India has released the updated trends and results for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir held in October 2024. The latest results show distinct political trends in both states. Haryana Assembly Election 2024 Results In the 90-member Haryana Legislative Assembly, the Bharatiya Janata Party […]

International Middle East

Israel Strikes Over 120 Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

The Israeli military launched a massive aerial operation on Monday, targeting more than 120 Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon within a one-hour period. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) focused on sites associated with Hezbollah’s elite Radwan forces and other units, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. This operation comes amid Israel’s ongoing […]

Americas International

Kamala Harris Rejects Putin Meeting Without Ukraine’s Presence

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

In an interview broadcast on Monday, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris stated that if elected president, she would not engage in any peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin unless Ukraine is directly represented. Her comments came as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to shape US foreign policy. “Ukraine Must Have a Say” When

Americas International

Hurricane Milton to Hit Florida as Catastrophic Category 5

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 5 storm, is barreling toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, prompting urgent warnings and mandatory evacuations. The monster storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 165 miles per hour, is expected to bring life-threatening conditions to parts of Florida by Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Milton Expected to Make Landfall