International

Trump Bars Harvard from Enrolling Foreign Students

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

In a controversial move, the Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), thereby stripping the institution of its ability to enroll international students for the 2025–2026 academic year. This decision effectively bars Harvard from hosting students on F-1 or J-1 visas, impacting over 6,800

International

Bangladesh Army Chief Demands December Elections Amid Rift

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

In a significant development, Bangladesh’s Army Chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, has called for national elections to be held by December 2025. Addressing senior officers at the Dhaka cantonment, General Zaman emphasized the urgency of restoring an elected government, stating, “The country’s future should be decided by its elected representatives, not by an

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Reserves Order on Waqf Amendment Act 2025

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has reserved its decision on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih concluded a three-day hearing on May 22, focusing on whether the amended provisions infringe upon fundamental religious freedoms and minority […]

National

Jaishankar: “If Terrorists Are in Pakistan, We Will Hit Them”

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has made a bold declaration regarding India’s stance on cross-border terrorism, stating that India will not hesitate to strike at terrorists inside Pakistan if they pose a threat. His remarks come in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory military action following the Pahalgam massacre that killed 26 civilians on

International

Bangladesh Army Chief Rejects Myanmar Corridor Proposal

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-uz-Zaman, has publicly opposed the interim government’s proposal to create a humanitarian corridor into Myanmar’s Rakhine State. The plan, aimed at facilitating aid to conflict-hit regions, has triggered backlash from the military leadership, with the Army Chief labeling it “completely unacceptable.” The move

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Halts ED Probe into ₹1,000 Crore TASMAC Scam

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) ongoing probe into the alleged ₹1,000 crore liquor scam involving the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). Delivering a sharp rebuke to the agency, the apex court on May 22, 2025, questioned its jurisdiction, citing violations of the federal structure and absence of a […]

Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO Initiates Probe into PSLV-C61 Mission Failure

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

On May 18, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) encountered a major setback when its PSLV-C61 mission failed to place the EOS-09 satellite into its intended orbit. The mission, launched at 5:59 AM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, progressed nominally through the first two stages. However, an anomaly during the […]

Defence National

Indian Army’s T-90 Bhishma Tanks Get DRDO Underwater Upgrade

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

The Indian Army’s T-90 Bhishma main battle tanks have been equipped with cutting-edge underwater maneuvering capabilities developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This enhancement allows the tanks to operate submerged in water up to five meters deep for a duration of up to one hour, drastically improving their battlefield flexibility in

Economy National

India’s Net FDI Plummets to $0.4 Billion in FY25 Amid Rising Repatriation

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

India’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) plunged dramatically in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), falling over 96% to just $0.4 billion, compared to $10.1 billion in FY24. This sharp decline comes in stark contrast to the country’s gross FDI inflows, which rose by 13.7% to reach a record $81 billion — up from $71.3 billion […]

Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO Chief V. Narayanan: 2027 to Be Defining for India’s Space Goals

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan has declared that 2027 will mark a milestone year in India’s space journey with the simultaneous execution of two high-profile missions: Chandrayaan-4, India’s first-ever lunar sample return mission, and Gaganyaan, its maiden human spaceflight initiative. The announcement was made during his address at the Central Tool Room and Training Centre