International

UK and EU Set to Reset Trade and Defence Ties

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a landmark diplomatic development, the United Kingdom and the European Union are preparing to reset their fractured post-Brexit relationship through renewed trade and defence cooperation. The proposed agreements reflect mutual recognition of growing geopolitical uncertainties and a shared desire for stability and collaboration. Trade Reboot to Ease Border Tensions A key

National

IMD Warns of Rains in South, Heatwaves in North

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive weather forecast alerting the country to sharply contrasting conditions. While heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in parts of southern and northeastern India over the coming days, states in northern and northwestern India will continue to face intense heatwave conditions. Heavy Rains Predicted for

Defence National

Indian Army: No Expiry Date on Ceasefire with Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

The Indian Army has issued a firm clarification stating that there is no expiry date on the current military ceasefire agreement with Pakistan. This comes in response to reports emerging from Pakistan that claimed the ceasefire is being extended periodically. The Army reiterated that the agreement remains in force indefinitely, subject to Pakistan’s behavior. Ceasefire

State News West India

Maharashtra Factory Fire Kills 8, Including Toddler

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

A massive fire broke out in a textile factory in the MIDC area of Solapur, Maharashtra, early Sunday morning, leaving eight people dead, including the 87-year-old owner and his toddler grandson. The incident has triggered widespread grief and renewed scrutiny of industrial safety protocols in the state. Tragic Fire Engulfs Solapur Factory The fire erupted […]

Law & Order National

CJI Gavai: Constitution Supreme, All Branches Must Collaborate

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In his first public address as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai asserted that the Constitution holds ultimate supremacy over all branches of the Indian state. Speaking at a felicitation ceremony hosted by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in Mumbai on May 18, CJI Gavai emphasized the need for […]

National

UP Man Held for Spying and Smuggling for Pakistan’s ISI

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

A major espionage operation has been uncovered by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), resulting in the arrest of Shehzad, a resident of Rampur, on charges of spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrest was made in Moradabad based on specific intelligence indicating his involvement in cross-border smuggling and intelligence sharing

International

IMF Sets 11 New Conditions for Pakistan Bailout

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan as part of its ongoing bailout program, intensifying pressure on the country’s struggling economy. The move comes amid heightened regional tensions with India, which the IMF now cites as a significant risk to the sustainability of the bailout package. IMF Tightens Control Over […]

International

Former U.S. President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has reportedly metastasized to his bones. According to the initial medical assessments, the cancer is hormone-sensitive, allowing for potential treatment pathways, although the seriousness of the diagnosis has raised concerns across political circles and the public.

National

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Visited Pakistan Before Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

A major controversy has erupted after Hisar-based travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra was arrested on charges under the Official Secrets Act, with law enforcement agencies now investigating her alleged links to Pakistan’s intelligence services. Her foreign travel history and timing have put her under serious suspicion, especially in light of the deadly Pahalgam attack that

South India State News

17 Dead in Hyderabad Blaze Near Charminar

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Monday in the congested Gulzar Houz area near Hyderabad’s iconic Charminar, killing 17 members of a jeweller’s family, including eight children. The victims, who had gathered for a weekend get-together, were asleep when the fire swept through their multi-storey building. The incident has shaken the […]