International

Gabbard Says Iran’s Nuclear Sites Destroyed, Blasts Media Propaganda

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has confirmed that Iran’s major nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan were “destroyed” in the recent U.S. airstrikes and would take “years” to rebuild. Gabbard’s statement strongly supports President Donald Trump’s earlier claim of a decisive blow to Iran’s nuclear capabilities and directly counters media

International

Trump Demands Netanyahu’s Trial Be Cancelled, Calls It a Witch-Hunt

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy by publicly calling for the cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial, denouncing it as a politically motivated “witch-hunt.” Trump’s remarks, shared via social media, also floated the idea of a presidential pardon, portraying Netanyahu as a wartime leader being persecuted

National

India Rejects SCO Joint Statement Over Terrorism Softening

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India took a bold stand at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ summit in Qingdao on June 26 by refusing to sign the joint communique, citing inadequate language on terrorism. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made it clear that India would not endorse any document that fails to explicitly and strongly condemn terrorism, especially in […]

International

Tharoor Meets Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Moscow

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow during the ongoing Primakov Readings summit, a key international conference on foreign policy and global security. The meeting highlighted efforts to strengthen India-Russia relations and revive the long-dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) dialogue platform. Tharoor shared news of the meeting with

International

Delhi HC Directs ₹65.9 Crore Recovery to Canada from Convicts’ Accounts

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

In a landmark order highlighting cross-border judicial cooperation, the Delhi High Court has directed the recovery and transfer of ₹65.9 crore from Indian bank accounts of convicted individuals Sanjay Madan and Vidhan Madan to the Canadian government. The ruling follows a massive fraud case involving embezzlement of public funds from the Ontario provincial government.

South India State News

Siddaramaiah Awaits Rahul Gandhi’s Nod for Cabinet Reshuffle

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has held a series of high-level meetings in New Delhi with senior Congress leadership as he seeks approval for a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle and the nomination of four members to the Legislative Council. While official confirmation remains pending, the political stakes have intensified with the chief minister aiming to reaffirm

State News West India

Cabinet Approves ₹3,626 Cr Extension of Pune Metro Line 2

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The Union Cabinet has greenlit a major infrastructure project in Pune by approving the ₹3,626.24 crore extension of Metro Line 2 under Phase 2, marking a significant milestone in the city’s urban transit development. The project will add 12.75 km of elevated corridors and 13 new stations, designed to dramatically improve east–west connectivity across Pune’s […]

North India State News

Cloudbursts in Himachal Leave 2 Dead, 20 Missing

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Devastating cloudbursts struck parts of Himachal Pradesh on June 25, triggering flash floods that claimed at least two lives and left up to 20 people missing. The worst-affected regions included Kangra and Kullu districts, where sudden surges in water levels damaged infrastructure, swept away shelters, and disrupted daily life. In Kangra district, two bodies were […]

International

NATO Pledges 5% Defence Spending Amid Rising Global Threats

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

In a landmark declaration at The Hague summit, NATO’s 32 member nations have collectively agreed to raise their annual defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, signalling the most ambitious military commitment in the alliance’s post–Cold War history. The decision reflects mounting security concerns, especially in the wake of sustained tensions with Russia and […]

National Politics

Congress Rebukes Tharoor Over Praise for Modi

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge issued a stinging rebuke of senior party leader Shashi Tharoor, accusing him of placing Prime Minister Narendra Modi above the interests of the country. The sharp criticism came after Tharoor’s recent praise for Modi’s global diplomacy and handling of Operation Sindoor, which has triggered a wave of dissent within party ranks.