Defence National

DRDO’s ‘Kusha’ Air Defence System Targets 400 km Coverage

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on a sophisticated indigenous air defence system named Kusha, featuring three variants that will collectively offer a layered defence against a spectrum of aerial threats. The system is scheduled for trials beginning in 2025, with full induction planned between 2028 and 2030. Kusha M1: Tactical

Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO Conducts First Rocket-Powered Satellite Launch in Uttar Pradesh

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

ISRO achieved a historic milestone on June 14 by successfully launching a rocket carrying a small satellite from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. This marks the first time a payload has been launched via rocket from the state, underlining ISRO’s expanding footprint beyond traditional spaceports. ISRO launch in Kushinagar The launch took place at exactly 5:14:33 PM local […]

Health

South Korea Reprograms Cancer Cells Into Healthy Ones Sans Chemo

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

In a stunning leap for cancer research, scientists at South Korea’s KAIST have developed a method to reprogram colon cancer cells into healthy ones—without the use of chemotherapy or radiation. The innovation centers on cellular transformation rather than destruction, offering a new paradigm for cancer treatment. Cancer reprogramming breakthrough At the heart of this

International

India, EU Aim to Finalize Free Trade Deal by Year-End

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

During his official visit to Cyprus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to conclude a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union by the end of 2025. Speaking at the India–Cyprus CEO Forum in Limassol, Modi called the FTA a major priority for both sides, aimed at deepening trade, technology, and strategic cooperation […]

Defence National

India Advances Tejas Engine Self-Reliance with Dry Kaveri Afterburner Test

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

India’s move towards indigenous jet engine capability has taken a significant leap. The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has cleared integration of its Dry Kaveri turbofan, now enhanced with a newly developed afterburner, into a prototype Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) for flight testing. Dry Kaveri with new

International

Iran Offers Ceasefire If Israel Halts Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

Iran’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, issued a direct message on Sunday, stating that Iran is prepared to end its retaliatory strikes against Israel—if Israeli aggression stops. In a televised address to foreign diplomats in Tehran, he made it clear: “If the aggression stops, our responses will also stop.” Iran FM warns against escalation […]

Environment Green Energy

India Eyes $20 Trillion Oil Windfall with ‘Guyana‑Sized’ Find

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has signalled a potential game‑changer in India’s energy sector: a “Guyana‑sized” oil discovery in the Andaman Sea. Early estimates suggest this find could translate into a staggering $20 trillion leap, dramatically boosting the nation’s hydrocarbon capabilities. Andaman oil exploration India is aggressively

International

British Airways Flight BA35 Makes Emergency Return to Heathrow

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

A British Airways Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner operating flight BA35 from London Heathrow to Chennai was forced to turn back due to a technical issue with its flaps. The aircraft took off from Runway 27R around midday, but climbed only to about 15,000 feet before the pilots detected a malfunction in the flap adjustment system. Deciding […]

International Middle East

Trump Blocks Israeli Plan to Kill Iranian Supreme Leader

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

Trump vetoed Israel’s plan to kill Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei during mid‑June strikes, citing no direct American attacks—highlighting U.S. strategic restraint amid regional tension.

State News West India

Bridge Collapse Over Indrayani River in Pune Leaves At Least Six Dead

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

More than half a dozen people have died and dozens are missing after an old iron footbridge over the Indrayani River collapsed on Sunday afternoon in Kundamala village, Maval taluka near Pune. The bridge, frequented by tourists during the monsoon, suddenly gave way around 3:30 pm when approximately 20–25 people were on it. Local MLA Sunil […]