International

Kremlin Mocks Macron’s Viral Moment With Wife

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

A brief moment caught on camera during French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visit to Vietnam has become a subject of geopolitical satire after a Russian official used it to take a jab at France’s leader. The video, which shows Macron’s wife, Brigitte, appearing to push his face aside during their public appearance, has gone viral, […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Seven Experts, One Verdict: Operation Sindoor Redefined India’s Military Doctrine

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

India’s Operation Sindoor, launched between May 7 and 10 in response to the brutal Pahalgam terror attack, is being hailed not only as a tactical success but as a turning point in India’s strategic doctrine. Moving far beyond symbolic retaliation, it marked a calibrated use of force, deep strikes on Pakistan Air Force infrastructure, and […]

State News West India

Mumbai on Red Alert as Record May Rainfall Triggers Flooding

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

Mumbai is facing unprecedented rainfall in the last week of May, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the city. This has resulted in massive traffic disruptions, flooded streets, and damage to critical infrastructure, catching residents and authorities off guard. Record Rainfall Breaks Century-Old Mark On May 26, 2025, Mumbai […]

National

Modi Warns Pakistan: End Terror or Face Bullets

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

During a fiery address at rallies in Dahod and Bhuj in Gujarat on May 26, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued one of his sharpest warnings yet to Pakistan, in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. He declared that India’s patience with terrorism had reached its limit and made it clear that the cost of perpetuating […]

Football Sports

Saudi Arabia to Ease Alcohol Ban Ahead of FIFA 2034

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

In a landmark move signaling a departure from its decades-old prohibition, Saudi Arabia has announced plans to introduce limited alcohol sales at designated tourist hubs by 2026. This change marks a pivotal shift in the kingdom’s conservative social policies and aligns with its broader Vision 2030 reforms and its preparations to host the FIFA World […]

National

Jaishankar Refutes Trump’s Mediation Claim in India-Pakistan Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has categorically rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of having mediated the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Addressing the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on External Affairs, Jaishankar stated that the ceasefire was a result of direct military-level talks and had no foreign intervention.

Economy National

RBI Expected to Cut Repo Rate by 25 bps in June 2025 Policy Meeting

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points in its next policy meeting on June 6, 2025. If implemented, this would be the third consecutive rate cut this year, following reductions in February and April, signaling a strong pivot toward economic […]

International

Hamas Faces Financial Collapse Amid Ongoing Conflict with Israel

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

As the war between Hamas and Israel stretches on, reports indicate that the Palestinian militant group is nearing financial collapse. Struggling with delayed salaries, leadership losses, and tightened Israeli restrictions, Hamas now faces one of its worst internal crises since the conflict began. Salaries Delayed, Militants Discontented According to Arab media sources,

Op-Eds Opinion

Delhi High Court Sees a Threat, Mumbai High Court Sees a Contract: The Çelebi Contradiction

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

Delhi High Court deferred to national security in Çelebi's case while Mumbai High Court treated it as a routine contract dispute, revealing a dangerous gap in India’s institutional response.

International

World Bank Flags Rising Poverty in Pakistan Amid Tax Woes

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

A new report by the World Bank has exposed alarming levels of rising poverty in Pakistan, painting a grim picture of economic distress fueled by regressive taxation policies and inadequate public welfare mechanisms. The findings have raised serious questions about the country’s fiscal priorities and governance failures. General Sales Tax Deepening Poverty The World