Law & Order National

16 Exotic Snakes Seized by Mumbai Customs in Major Wildlife Smuggling Bust

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport witnessed another dramatic wildlife trafficking attempt thwarted by vigilant customs officials. A passenger arriving from Thailand was intercepted while attempting to smuggle 16 live snakes hidden carefully within his luggage. The reptiles were discovered during routine baggage screening, concealed inside pouches

Cricket Sports

Steve Smith Declares Full Fitness Ahead of Second Test Against West Indies

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Australian batsman Steve Smith has confirmed that he is fully fit and available for selection ahead of the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada. The veteran cricketer had dislocated the little finger on his right hand during the World Test Championship final but has now made a swift recovery, much to the relief […]

National

Sabotage Not Ruled Out in Air India Flight 171 Crash, Confirms Aviation Minister

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol has confirmed that a sabotage angle is under serious consideration in the ongoing investigation into the Air India Flight 171 crash. The ill-fated Dreamliner was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12 when it crashed minutes after takeoff, killing all 241 passengers and […]

South India State News

Reactor Blast at Telangana Plant Kills 10, Sparks Fire

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

A devastating explosion ripped through a chemical plant in Telangana’s Pashamylaram industrial area on Sunday, killing at least 10 workers and injuring more than 20 others. The blast occurred at a reactor inside Sigachi Industries Pvt Ltd, a firm engaged in pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing. The explosion was followed by a major fire that quickly […]

Cricket Sports

Alastair Cook Slams Shubman Gill’s Leadership in India’s Leeds Test Defeat

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Former England skipper Alastair Cook has delivered a blunt critique of Shubman Gill’s captaincy during India’s defeat in the first Test at Leeds, claiming the young leader appeared “shell-shocked” as England pulled off a remarkable fourth-innings chase. The hosts chased down a daunting target of 371 runs with composure, while India faltered under pressure, both […]

International

Trump Calls Musk “Wonderful Guy” Amid Big Bill Dispute

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended an olive branch to Elon Musk, calling the Tesla CEO a “wonderful guy” during a recent interview, even as Musk continues to criticize Trump’s sweeping tax and spending legislation known as the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” The comments come amid heightened tensions between the two influential figures, sparked by disagreements […]

North India State News

Hapur City Faces Severe Waterlogging After Monsoon Deluge

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

The city of Hapur in Uttar Pradesh has come to a near standstill after relentless monsoon rains triggered widespread waterlogging across residential and commercial zones. Located about 60 kilometers from Delhi and part of the National Capital Region (NCR), Hapur was inundated after several hours of intense rainfall, with many key roads now submerged in […]

Football Sports

Ronaldo Declines Club World Cup to Focus on 6th FIFA World Cup

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has declined offers to participate in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, stating that his primary focus remains on preparing for what could be his historic sixth FIFA World Cup appearance in 2026. The 40-year-old Portuguese forward, currently playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, confirmed that despite interest from organizers, he would […]

North India State News

52 Ladakh Villages Near Border Declared Reserved Areas

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

The administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has officially designated 52 villages located near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the Line of Control (LoC) in Leh and Kargil districts as “reserved areas,” bringing them under the ambit of enhanced benefits in public employment and education. This step follows the implementation of the […]

International

Trump Rejects Extension of July 9 Tariff Deadline

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly ruled out any extension to the 90-day global tariff pause, stating that he expects no delays beyond the July 9 deadline. Speaking during a recent interaction with reporters, Trump indicated that his administration will begin dispatching letters to trade partners, outlining new tariffs that will be imposed if trade […]