Health

South Korea Reprograms Cancer Cells Into Healthy Ones Sans Chemo

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

In a stunning leap for cancer research, scientists at South Korea’s KAIST have developed a method to reprogram colon cancer cells into healthy ones—without the use of chemotherapy or radiation. The innovation centers on cellular transformation rather than destruction, offering a new paradigm for cancer treatment. Cancer reprogramming breakthrough At the heart of this

International

India, EU Aim to Finalize Free Trade Deal by Year-End

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

During his official visit to Cyprus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to conclude a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union by the end of 2025. Speaking at the India–Cyprus CEO Forum in Limassol, Modi called the FTA a major priority for both sides, aimed at deepening trade, technology, and strategic cooperation […]

Defence National

India Advances Tejas Engine Self-Reliance with Dry Kaveri Afterburner Test

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

India’s move towards indigenous jet engine capability has taken a significant leap. The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has cleared integration of its Dry Kaveri turbofan, now enhanced with a newly developed afterburner, into a prototype Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) for flight testing. Dry Kaveri with new

International

Iran Offers Ceasefire If Israel Halts Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

Iran’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, issued a direct message on Sunday, stating that Iran is prepared to end its retaliatory strikes against Israel—if Israeli aggression stops. In a televised address to foreign diplomats in Tehran, he made it clear: “If the aggression stops, our responses will also stop.” Iran FM warns against escalation […]

Environment Green Energy

India Eyes $20 Trillion Oil Windfall with ‘Guyana‑Sized’ Find

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has signalled a potential game‑changer in India’s energy sector: a “Guyana‑sized” oil discovery in the Andaman Sea. Early estimates suggest this find could translate into a staggering $20 trillion leap, dramatically boosting the nation’s hydrocarbon capabilities. Andaman oil exploration India is aggressively

International

British Airways Flight BA35 Makes Emergency Return to Heathrow

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

A British Airways Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner operating flight BA35 from London Heathrow to Chennai was forced to turn back due to a technical issue with its flaps. The aircraft took off from Runway 27R around midday, but climbed only to about 15,000 feet before the pilots detected a malfunction in the flap adjustment system. Deciding […]

International Middle East

Trump Blocks Israeli Plan to Kill Iranian Supreme Leader

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

Trump vetoed Israel’s plan to kill Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei during mid‑June strikes, citing no direct American attacks—highlighting U.S. strategic restraint amid regional tension.

State News West India

Bridge Collapse Over Indrayani River in Pune Leaves At Least Six Dead

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

More than half a dozen people have died and dozens are missing after an old iron footbridge over the Indrayani River collapsed on Sunday afternoon in Kundamala village, Maval taluka near Pune. The bridge, frequented by tourists during the monsoon, suddenly gave way around 3:30 pm when approximately 20–25 people were on it. Local MLA Sunil […]

International

Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband Killed in Targeted Shooting

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

In a chilling act of political violence, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot dead early Saturday morning at their home in Brooklyn Park. In a separate but seemingly coordinated attack, State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were critically wounded at their residence in Champlin, just five miles away. Authorities […]

International

China Uncovers €1.4 B High‑Purity Quartz, Eyes Tech Independence

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

China has announced the discovery of more than 35 million tonnes of high-purity quartz (HPQ) in two major deposits located in Qinling, Henan, and Altay, Xinjiang. This strategic find, valued at approximately €1.4 billion, is being hailed as a breakthrough in China’s quest for independence from Western supply chains, particularly in the critical sectors of […]