Law & Order National

ED Attaches ₹150 Crore London Property in Fraud Probe

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached a high value residential property in London worth about ₹150 crore as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. The property, located near Buckingham Palace, was attached under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The order was issued following evidence that the asset was […]

Business Industry

India Tobacco Stocks Fall After New Excise Duty

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Shares of Indian tobacco companies fell sharply after the government announced a new excise duty on cigarettes, adding to the existing goods and services tax regime. The duty, which will come into effect from February 1, 2026, applies per 1,000 cigarette sticks and varies by cigarette length. This move effectively reintroduces a central levy on […]

International

Zelenskyy Rejects Weak Deal, Putin Vows Victory

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants the war to end but will not sign a weak peace agreement that, in his view, would only delay another round of fighting. In a New Year address, he said Ukrainians are exhausted after nearly four years of war, but insisted that tiredness will not translate into surrender. […]

Cricket Sports

Afghanistan Name Squad for T20 World Cup 2026

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has named its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. All-rounder Rashid Khan will lead the team as captain. Afghanistan is placed in Group D alongside New Zealand, South Africa, the United […]

International

Quad Envoys Hold Rare Public Meeting in Beijing

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Ambassadors from the four Quad countries, India, the United States, Japan and Australia, held a rare publicly acknowledged meeting in Beijing. The meeting took place at the US Embassy in the Chinese capital and was described as part of routine diplomatic engagement among the four countries. Focus on Indo-Pacific Issues During the meeting, the envoys […]

Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO Successfully Tests SSLV Third Stage

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully conducted a ground test of the upgraded third stage of its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle. The static test was carried out at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota as part of preparations for upcoming SSLV missions. Key Upgrades in the Third Stage The third stage, known as […]

Health

Contaminated Water in Indore Kills Five, 1,000 Ill

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

At least five people have died and more than 1,000 residents have fallen ill after consuming contaminated drinking water supplied through a municipal pipeline in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred in several localities after polluted water entered the city’s drinking water network, leading to a sudden outbreak of waterborne illnesses. Surge in Illness and […]

International

Taiwan on High Alert as Chinese Ships Pull Back

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Taiwan remained on high military and maritime alert even as Chinese naval and coast guard vessels began pulling back following large-scale military drills around the island. Taiwanese authorities said vigilance would continue until China formally declares the end of its exercises and all military activity returns to normal levels. Chinese Military Exercises Near Taiwan

International

Russia Shows Video of Drone Claim at Putin Residence

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Russia’s Defence Ministry released video footage on Wednesday showing what it says is a downed drone that it claims was launched by Ukraine toward one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences in the Novgorod region in northwest Russia. The release came amid renewed tension in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and during parallel diplomatic […]

Cricket Sports

Damien Martyn Hospitalised With Meningitis

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has been hospitalised after being diagnosed with meningitis. Martyn, 55, received medical care at a hospital in Perth, where he was admitted following concerns over severe symptoms. His condition prompted immediate attention from health professionals due to the serious nature of the illness. Meningitis Diagnosis and Treatment