International

Trump Blocks Israeli Plan to Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly vetoed an Israeli proposal to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid escalating tensions between the two nations. His intervention underscores a strategic effort to prevent the conflict from spiraling into open regional war. Trump steps in to prevent escalation According to U.S. officials, Israeli forces had

National

India to Quadruple Uranium Imports for Nuclear Energy Expansion

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

India has unveiled an ambitious strategy to quadruple its uranium imports by 2033 under the National Nuclear Energy Mission. Officials confirm that natural uranium–not enriched—is being sourced to power India’s Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), which utilize roughly 0.7% U‑235. uranium imports strategy Between 2025 and 2033, India plans to import approximately

State News West India

Congress Demands Accountability After Pune Bridge Collapse

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

On June 15, a 32‑year‑old iron footbridge over the Indrayani River at Kundmala in Pune’s Maval tehsil catastrophically collapsed around 3:30 PM, plunging over 100 people into the swollen river. Initial reports confirm at least four deaths and more than fifty injuries. Rescue operations—including NDRF teams, police, fire services, and local volunteers—swiftly evacuated

National PMO

Modi Highlights India’s Tax Reforms and UPI Surge at Cyprus Forum

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the India–Cyprus CEO Forum in Limassol, showcased India’s sweeping tax reforms and world-leading digital transformation as central pillars of its economic ascent. The remarks came as part of his broader diplomatic visit to Cyprus, aimed at strengthening bilateral and multilateral economic engagement. Tax reforms driving

Business Industry

Meta Appoints Arun Srinivas as New India Managing Director

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

Meta Platforms has announced the appointment of Arun Srinivas as its new Managing Director and Head for India, effective July 1, 2025. Srinivas currently oversees Meta’s advertising business in India and will report to Sandhya Devanathan, who now leads both India and Southeast Asia. Meta India leadership change Srinivas steps into the role as Meta deepens […]

Government Policies National

Government Notifies Census 2027; Two-Phase Count Confirmed

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

The Government of India has officially notified the commencement of Census 2027, marking a significant national exercise in data collection after a 16-year gap. This will be India’s first full digital census and the first to include a caste-based enumeration since 1931. The exercise will be held in two phases across the country. Census 2027 […]

National

PM Modi Awarded Cyprus’ Highest Civilian Honour, Dedicates It to India-Cyprus Friendship

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the highest civilian award of Cyprus, during his visit to Larnaca International Airport. The award was presented by President Nikos Christodoulides, recognising Modi’s statesmanship and his role in strengthening the historic ties between India and Cyprus. Modi receives Grand […]

National Politics

BJP Rejects Alliance Speculation with SAD in Punjab

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has firmly denied any ongoing or planned alliance talks with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), dismissing the claims as baseless and politically motivated. The Punjab BJP issued a strong rebuttal to recent reports suggesting that both parties were exploring a renewed partnership ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections. BJP […]

Defence National

DRDO’s ‘Kusha’ Air Defence System Targets 400 km Coverage

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on a sophisticated indigenous air defence system named Kusha, featuring three variants that will collectively offer a layered defence against a spectrum of aerial threats. The system is scheduled for trials beginning in 2025, with full induction planned between 2028 and 2030. Kusha M1: Tactical

Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO Conducts First Rocket-Powered Satellite Launch in Uttar Pradesh

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

ISRO achieved a historic milestone on June 14 by successfully launching a rocket carrying a small satellite from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. This marks the first time a payload has been launched via rocket from the state, underlining ISRO’s expanding footprint beyond traditional spaceports. ISRO launch in Kushinagar The launch took place at exactly 5:14:33 PM local […]