National Politics

Modi Targets “Jungle Raj” Ahead of Bihar Elections, Launches Projects

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a high-energy rally in Siwan to sharply criticize the RJD-Congress alliance, accusing them of presiding over a “jungle raj” characterized by lawlessness and poor governance. His comments come less than two weeks before Bihar’s assembly elections, highlighting security and development as key electoral themes. Bihar Elections

Editorials Opinion

When the Beggar Sings and the Giant Sleeps

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

While the world watched a former pariah walk into the White House, Asim Munir, the chief of Pakistan’s army, took his seat across from President Donald Trump at a high-profile luncheon that felt more like a stage play than diplomacy. He smiled, praised Trump’s supposed role in preventing a nuclear war with India, and even […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Reconstitutes Panel To Settle Karnataka Border Dispute

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

The Maharashtra government has announced the reconstitution of its border dispute committee with Karnataka, reviving efforts to peacefully resolve territorial disagreements affecting local communities. The move underscores the state’s renewed commitment to addressing simmering tensions through structured dialogue. Border Dispute The boundary disagreement primarily concerns

Cricket Sports

Sachin Responds As Anderson Mentions Kohli Amid Trophy Talks

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar offered a calm yet pointed response after veteran England pacer James Anderson brought Virat Kohli into a conversation focused on the legacy shared between Anderson and Tendulkar. The two legends were present for the unveiling of the newly named Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, which will now be awarded during future India–England Test series, […]

North India State News

Court Denies Activist Navlakha’s Request To Live In Delhi

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has refused the plea of senior activist Gautam Navlakha to shift his residence from Pune to Delhi during legal proceedings related to the Elgar Parishad–Bhima Koregaon case. The court upheld the existing bail conditions, requiring him to remain in Pune under restrictive measures. Navlakha, known for his human rights […]

South India State News

CM Stalin Accuses BJP of “Burying” Tamil Culture

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched a strong critique against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the central government of deliberately undermining Tamil culture. Speaking at a public event, Stalin cautioned that the BJP’s policies and rhetoric represent a threat to the region’s centuries-old language, arts, and traditions. Cultural

Infrastructure National

PM To Launch ₹5,000‑Crore Projects In Bihar’s Siwan

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Siwan district in Bihar, where he will unveil infrastructure and welfare projects valued at over ₹5,000 crore. The visit, which comes ahead of the state’s assembly elections, reflects the government’s focus on regional development and targeted welfare delivery. During the event, the Prime Minister will either inaugurate

National

Air India Cuts 38 Weekly International Flights, Suspends Three Routes

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Air India has announced a substantial reduction in its international flight operations following the fatal Boeing 787 crash near Ahmedabad. Effective from June 21 through July 15, the airline will take 38 weekly international flights off its schedule and temporarily halt service on three overseas routes. Flight Cuts The airline plans to suspend flights on […]

International

Trump May Order U.S. Strike On Iran Within Two Weeks – Reports

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

President Donald Trump is weighing the option of ordering a direct military strike on Iran within the next two weeks, amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East. The announcement comes in the aftermath of Iran’s aggressive missile campaign targeting Israeli cities, raising alarm across global diplomatic circles. According to the White House, Trump is […]

International

Trump Grants TikTok 90-Day Extension, Deadline Now Sept 17

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

President Donald Trump has issued a fresh executive order granting TikTok an additional 90 days to finalize its sale to a non-Chinese entity. With this extension, the new deadline is now set for September 17, 2025, allowing the video-sharing platform to continue its U.S. operations despite national security concerns that initially triggered a legislative effort […]