South India State News

Karnataka Raises Minority Housing Quota From 10% To 15%

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

In a move that has stirred both political approval and backlash, the Karnataka cabinet has officially increased the housing reservation for minority communities under state housing schemes from 10% to 15%. The announcement was made following a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and is aimed at addressing growing housing demand among religious minority […]

International

India Expands Operation Sindhu To Evacuate Citizens From Israel

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

As tensions between Iran and Israel intensify, the Indian government has expanded Operation Sindhu to facilitate the evacuation of Indian citizens from Israel. Initially launched to rescue nationals stranded in Iran, the operation will now extend to Tel Aviv and other parts of Israel, where the situation remains volatile due to ongoing missile exchanges. The […]

National

Engine Checks Show No Issues, AI Dreamliner Crash Probe Ongoing Meta Keywords

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Following the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad, early findings indicate that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved had no reported issues with its engines before departure. The aircraft, registered as VT-ANB, was bound for London Gatwick when it went down shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of more than 270 lives. […]

Science Space & Astronomy

Axiom‑4 Launch Postponed Amid ISS Safety Assessments

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

The planned launch of the Axiom‑4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), which was scheduled for Sunday, June 22, has been postponed. NASA and Axiom Space jointly decided to delay the mission to conduct further assessments related to the station’s operational safety. A new launch date is expected to be announced soon. “NASA has […]

International

China Warns U.S.: Naval Presence in South China Sea Crosses “Red Line”

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

China has strongly condemned recent U.S. naval activities in the South China Sea, asserting that such military patrols cross a defined “red line” and fuel regional instability. The accusation was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian in an official statement, reflecting Beijing’s heightened sensitivity to foreign military presence in disputed

International

Thai PM Faces Resignation Calls After Leaked Call Fallout

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is under immense political pressure after a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen ignited a wave of criticism, fractured her coalition, and triggered demands for her resignation. The fallout has plunged the government into a political crisis, raising concerns over stability in Bangkok and beyond. The

South India State News

Karnataka Proposes Bill to Penalise Poor Crowd Management

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Karnataka has announced plans for a landmark Crowd Management Bill aimed at enhancing public safety at large gatherings, events, and religious occasions. The proposed law will introduce penalties of up to three years in jail and a ₹50,000 fine for those responsible for inadequate crowd control that endangers public life. The bill would apply to […]

National

DGCA Flagged Air India Safety Breaches Before Ahmedabad Incident

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Just days before an Air India Airbus A320neo suffered a serious mid-air malfunction during a flight from Ahmedabad, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had issued a formal warning to the airline, citing multiple safety and maintenance lapses across its fleet. The regulator’s pre-incident inspection report had identified non-compliance issues that, in

International

India to Evacuate Nationals from Israel Amid Escalating Conflict

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

India has initiated a comprehensive evacuation plan for its citizens in Israel as the Israel‑Iran conflict deepens and missile strikes intensify. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly urged all Indian nationals currently in Israel to promptly register with the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv and follow updates closely. These preparatory steps are […]

National

India to Replace GPS Timekeeping with Indigenous Atomic Clock Network

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

India is preparing to make a major technological transition by replacing its reliance on the U.S.-controlled GPS system for timekeeping with a fully indigenous atomic clock infrastructure. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi recently confirmed that a new national timekeeping system will soon be deployed to maintain Indian Standard Time (IST) using a network of high-precision