Defence National

Israeli LORA May Boost Su-30MKI Strike Power

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India is exploring the integration of Israel’s long-range surface-to-surface missile, LORA, into its Su-30MKI fighter fleet to significantly enhance deep-strike capabilities. The move comes amid the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) push to equip its frontline aircraft with more modern and versatile weapons that can reach targets up to 400 km away with precision. LORA (Long

International

Rubio Expresses Frustration After Ukraine Peace Talks Falter

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

US Senator Marco Rubio has expressed deep frustration after the latest peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended with no meaningful progress. Rubio had participated in the discussions during a diplomatic visit to Southeast Asia, where high-level meetings were held with the aim of finding a resolution to the ongoing war. One of the key […]

International

European Court Finds Russia Guilty of Grave Rights Violations in Ukraine

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

A precedent-setting decision by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has concluded that Russia committed systematic and severe violations of international law in Ukraine from May 2014 through September 2022. Widespread Abuses The Court found Russia accountable for a range of egregious acts, including extrajudicial killings, torture, unlawful detentions, forced labour,

Science Space & Astronomy

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Cultivates Moong & Methi on ISS; Return Likely Post–July 14

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, known as “Shux,” has taken on a groundbreaking agricultural experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during his Axiom‑4 mission, cultivating moong and methi seeds in microgravity. This marks a significant step toward learning how plants grow off Earth, as Shukla works with his three crewmates before their

Law & Order

SC Clears Bihar Voter List Update, Seeks Aadhaar, Ration Card Inclusion

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

The Supreme Court has permitted the continuation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar but has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to expand its list of accepted identity documents to include Aadhaar, EPIC (voter ID), and ration cards. The court’s decision balances the urgency of maintaining accurate voter rolls […]

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor’s Urgent Plea Mentions Sanjay Gandhi Amid Gandhi Family Fallout

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

In an intense and unexpected turn within the Congress party, senior leader Shashi Tharoor filed an emergency plea this week that notably referenced Sanjay Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi’s uncle, underscoring deepening concerns about internal dynamics and historical legacy. Tharoor’s plea, submitted to the party’s internal committee, argued that recent decisions reflect “widespread

State News West India

ONGC Explores North Maharashtra Forests for Oil and Gas Reserves

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India’s largest oil and gas producer, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), is preparing to explore potential petrol and gas reserves in the forested regions of North Maharashtra. The initiative is currently under review by the Maharashtra state government, prompting public debate and environmental scrutiny. ONGC Exploration ONGC has proposed seismic surveys—methods

International

Rubio Affirms U.S. Indo‑Pacific Commitment Amid Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his inaugural official tour of the Asia-Pacific, currently meeting with ASEAN foreign ministers in Kuala Lumpur. His mission arrives at a pivotal moment, as the United States seeks to reaffirm its strategic presence in the region even while facing mounting trade friction. Rubio Asia During high-level dialogues, […]

International

All 31 Workers Rescued After Wilmington Tunnel Collapse in Los Angeles

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

A dramatic early-evening tunnel collapse in Wilmington, Los Angeles, ended on a positive note as all 31 trapped workers were successfully rescued—a remarkable outcome considering the collapse occurred nearly 400 feet underground. The incident took place around 8 p.m., during work on a major wastewater tunnel being constructed beneath North Figueroa Street, part of a larger

International

Hamas to Release Ten Hostages Amid Ongoing Gaza Ceasefire Efforts

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

A significant development emerged in the Gaza conflict as Hamas has agreed to release ten Israeli captives, marking a tentative breakthrough in intensified ceasefire negotiations. The move represents a rare gesture of compromise amid protracted discussions that remain hamstrung by deep-seated disagreements over key terms such as the establishment of humanitarian corridors,