International

Flood Death Toll In Indonesia Crosses 900

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

Severe flooding and landslides in Indonesia have killed more than 900 people, according to officials monitoring the situation. The deaths have been reported mainly from Sumatra, where continuous rains and collapsed slopes have wiped out homes and farmland. Large parts of the affected areas remain submerged, and rescue teams are still reaching remote locations. Remote […]

South India State News

Kerala HC Grants Interim Protection To MLA

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

The Kerala High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a rape case. The order will remain in force until December 15, when the court will hear his anticipatory bail plea. The court noted that serious arguments had been raised by the defence and said it would consider them […]

Cricket Sports

India Seal ODI Series With Big Win

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

India defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the third ODI at Visakhapatnam to claim the series 2–1. The home side delivered a complete performance, combining disciplined bowling with a strong batting effort, to chase down the target with ease. Kuldeep And Prasidh Take Four Wickets Each After choosing to bowl first, India struck regularly […]

National Politics

Delhi Police Notice To DK Shivakumar

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing issued a notice to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar in connection with the National Herald case. The notice sought details of financial transactions linked to Young Indian. It asked Shivakumar to either appear before investigators or submit the documents by December 19. The notice was dated November 29. […]

Business Finance

ICRA Sees Extended Pause In Interest Rates

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

Rating agency ICRA expects the Reserve Bank of India to keep policy interest rates unchanged for an extended period unless economic growth slows meaningfully. The outlook follows the recent move by the central bank to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 5.25 per cent. The agency noted that the rate-cut […]

National

India-Russia Ties Described As “Steadiest Big Relationship”

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India’s ties with Russia remain one of the most stable and durable major relationships in the world. Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit, he noted that despite geopolitical changes and external pressures, the India-Russia partnership has remained steady over decades. He described the relationship as “deeply rooted” and resistant

Cricket Sports

Starc, Boland Push Australia Close To Win

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

On Day 3 of the second Test of the 2025–26 The Ashes at The Gabba in Brisbane, Australia moved within touching distance of victory over England after a dominant display with both bat and ball. Starc’s Lower-Order Heroics Resuming at 378/6, Australia added key runs to reach 511, taking their lead to 177. Mitchell Starc […]

International

Russian Strike Hits Railway Hub Near Kyiv

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

A drone and missile strike hit a railway hub near the Ukrainian capital overnight, damaging a depot and several rail carriages. Railway officials said the attack disrupted services but no casualties were reported. Damage And Train Disruptions The strike targeted infrastructure in the town of Fastiv, affecting trains running between Kyiv and nearby regions. Several […]

South India State News

Pawan Kalyan Says It Is Sad Hindus Need Court To Worship

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said it is “sad and disappointing” that Hindus have to depend on judicial intervention to practise their faith. His comments came after a dispute over religious rituals at a temple site became a legal matter. Issue Linked To Temple Ritual The controversy relates to the lighting of a […]

International

Two Telugu Students Die In US Apartment Fire

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

Two students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh died in a major apartment fire in Birmingham late Friday night. The blaze broke out in a residential building that housed several Indian students. Fire And Rescue Operation According to officials, around ten students were staying in the apartment when thick smoke rapidly spread through the building. Firefighters […]