International

North Korea Confirms Mine-Clearing Support to Russia

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

North Korea has acknowledged that its personnel provided mine-clearing assistance to Russian forces in the Kursk region, marking a rare public confirmation of direct support activities linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The disclosure was made through North Korean state media, which described the role as limited and defensive in nature. Engineering Support in Russia’s

International

Israel Issues Evacuation Warning for Village in Lebanon

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Israel has issued an evacuation warning for residents of a village in southern Lebanon ahead of a planned military strike, escalating tensions along the Israel–Lebanon border. The warning was communicated through leaflets and public messages, urging civilians to leave the area immediately for their safety. Warning Issued Ahead of Anticipated Strike Israeli authorities said

Technology

Google Releases Beta of Real-Time Headphone Translation

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Google has rolled out a beta version of a real-time headphone translation feature, marking a step forward in its efforts to make multilingual communication more seamless. The feature is designed to allow users wearing supported headphones to hear spoken language translated into their preferred language almost instantly. How the New Feature Works The real-time translation

Business

AI Will Reshape Jobs, Not Replace Them: Microsoft

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Microsoft India and South Asia President Puneet Chandok has said artificial intelligence will transform how jobs are performed rather than eliminate them, pushing back against fears of large-scale job losses due to automation. Speaking on the impact of AI on the workforce, Chandok said technology has historically changed the nature of work and AI will […]

International

US and Ukraine Hold Ceasefire Talks in Berlin

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Senior officials from the United States and Ukraine held discussions in Berlin focused on the possibility of a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia, ahead of a major European leaders’ summit. The talks were part of broader diplomatic efforts to assess conditions for reducing hostilities and strengthening coordination with European partners. Focus on Security […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Cancer Notification Plea

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union government on a public interest litigation seeking to declare cancer a notifiable disease across India. The petition was filed by an AIIMS doctor, who argued that mandatory reporting of cancer cases is essential for accurate data collection, early detection, and better policy planning. Plea Highlights Gaps […]

Cricket Sports

PCB Objects to ICC Poster Omitting Pakistan Player

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has raised objections after the International Cricket Council released a promotional poster for ticket sales of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup without featuring any prominent Pakistan player, including Salman Ali Agha. The omission triggered criticism from the PCB, which said Pakistan’s absence from the artwork was inappropriate given the team’s

International

Indonesia Flood Death Toll Crosses 1,000, Aid Intensified

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Indonesia’s flood-related death toll has crossed 1,000 as severe monsoon rains continue to batter large parts of the country, triggering landslides, flash floods, and widespread destruction. Authorities confirmed that the casualties have been reported across multiple provinces, with densely populated and low-lying areas among the worst affected. Widespread Damage and

Education Government Policies

Cabinet Clears Bill for Single Higher Education Regulator

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a Bill to establish a single regulator for higher education, a move aimed at overhauling India’s fragmented regulatory framework. The proposed legislation seeks to replace multiple existing bodies with a unified authority to oversee standards, regulation, and governance across the higher education sector, excluding medical and legal

National Politics

Congress Slams BJP Over MGNREGA Renaming Push

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Congress has criticised the BJP after reports emerged of the government considering a rebranding of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, calling the move politically motivated and unnecessary. The opposition party accused the ruling dispensation of targeting programmes associated with former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi