South India State News

SC To Rule On Pleas In Karur Stampede Case

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

The Supreme Court will deliver its order on October 13 regarding petitions linked to the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives. The petitions were filed by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and other groups, demanding an independent probe supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge. Court Questions SIT Composition A bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari […]

National

Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi Over Women’s Rights

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after women journalists were denied entry to a press interaction held by Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi. Gandhi argued that by allowing such exclusion, the government has failed to protect women’s rights and dignity. Opposition Questions “Nari Shakti” Claims The Congress leader […]

East India State News

BJP Slams Mamata Over West Bengal Gang Rape

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sharply attacked the West Bengal government after the reported gang rape of a medical student in Paschim Bardhaman district. Party leaders accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s administration of turning the state into a “safe haven for rapists” and failing to protect women. Details of the Incident Reports suggest the […]

International

Hamas rejects formal signing of Trump Gaza deal

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

Hamas has announced it will not participate in the official signing of the Gaza peace agreement in Egypt, calling Donald Trump’s proposal “absurd.” Senior leaders stated that while indirect ceasefire talks took place through mediators, the group will not endorse the agreement in a formal ceremony. Disarmament and Expulsion Proposals Rejected The strongest objections center

Cricket Sports

Gill Sets Records With First Home Ton As Captain

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

Shubman Gill struck his first Test century on home soil while leading India in the second Test against West Indies in New Delhi. The innings marked a major personal milestone and added to his growing stature as captain. Breaking Kohli’s Record Gill reached his fifth century as captain in just 12 innings, overtaking Virat Kohli’s […]

Op-Eds Opinion

The Policy Paralysis That Made China Our Rare Earths Banker

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

India’s rare earths story is a masterclass in how to waste a natural advantage. While China was turning obscure minerals into the building blocks of modern technology, India sat comfortably on one of the world’s largest reserves, treating them as if they were just another kind of beach sand. The result? China turned itself into […]

Business Finance

RBI Appoints Sonali Sen Gupta as Executive Director

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has named Sonali Sen Gupta as a new Executive Director (ED), effective October 9, 2025. Long RBI Career Sen Gupta has worked at the RBI for over 30 years, holding roles across diverse divisions such as banking regulation, financial inclusion, supervision, and human resources. Before this elevation, she served […]

National

U.S. Envoy-Designate Says U.S. Values India Ties

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

U.S. Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor said on Saturday that the United States “greatly values” its relationship with India and that President Donald Trump regards Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great and personal friend.” Meeting With Modi Gor met with PM Modi in New Delhi after arriving in India. He described the meeting as “incredible” and […]

National

ED Seizes ₹150 Cr in Betting Case Linked to MLA

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets worth over ₹150 crore in connection with an illegal online betting and money laundering case tied to Congress MLA K. C. Veerendra (Puppy) from Karnataka. Major Seizures Made During raids, ED officials retrieved around 40 kg of 24-carat gold bullion, valued at about ₹50.33 crore, from lockers in […]

International

US Sanctions 8 Indians, 10 Firms Over Iran Oil

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on eight Indian nationals and ten Indian companies for alleged involvement in Iran’s oil trade. The move is part of a broader sweep targeting individuals and entities globally linked to Iran’s petroleum exports. Details of the Sanctions According to U.S. authorities, the Indian individuals and firms were acting—directly or indirectly—in […]