International

Eastern Afghanistan Earthquake Kills Over 1,400

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, with its epicenter in Kunar Province. The quake was followed by several strong aftershocks, including a 5.5 magnitude tremor on Tuesday, deepening fears and hampering rescue operations. Massive Casualties and Widespread Injury Taliban officials confirmed that over 1,400 people have died and more than

Business Industry

India Unveils First Indigenous Chip at Semicon India 2025

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

At the Semicon India 2025 summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described semiconductors as the “digital diamonds” of the 21st century. He said these chips, though small, are powerful engines of global innovation and economic growth. Modi added that “India’s smallest chip will drive the world’s biggest change,” underscoring India’s rising role in […]

International

India Seeks New Markets for Pharma as U.S. Tariff Risks Grow

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

India is looking to expand its pharmaceutical exports to Russia, Brazil, and the Netherlands as a safeguard against possible U.S. tariff measures. The U.S. remains India’s largest market, accounting for nearly US$10.5 billion in exports in fiscal 2025, but growing trade tensions have pushed New Delhi to diversify its export destinations. Export Numbers and Growth […]

Law & Order National

Delhi High Court Rejects Bail Plea of Tasleem Ahmed

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

The Delhi High Court on September 2 refused to grant bail to Tasleem Ahmed, an accused in the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The bench of Justices Subramonium Prasad and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar dismissed his bail plea while reserving orders in relation to other co-accused in the case. Background of the Case […]

South India State News

BRS Suspends K Kavitha Amid Kaleshwaram Fallout

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has suspended MLC K. Kavitha, the daughter of party president K. Chandrashekar Rao, citing her “recent behaviour and ongoing anti-party activities.” The action, taken on September 2, follows comments made by Kavitha in which she accused senior party members—including her cousins T. Harish Rao and J. Santosh Kumar—of involvement in […]

International

Trump Adviser Urges India to Align with U.S., Not Russia

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sharply criticized Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi at the latest SCO summit, calling it a “shame.” Navarro urged India to reconsider its diplomatic posture, stating, “we hope he comes around to seeing that he needs to be with us and not Russia.” His remarks […]

International

Belgium to Recognise Palestinian State at UN Assembly

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Belgium has confirmed it will formally recognise the State of Palestine during the upcoming UN General Assembly session in September. The announcement follows a wave of similar commitments from countries including France, the UK, Canada, and Australia, signalling growing international momentum for Palestinian statehood. Conditional Recognition and Sanctions Belgian Foreign

Cricket Sports

Asif Ali Announces Retirement from International Cricket

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Pakistan’s middle-order batter Asif Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket, calling it “the greatest honour” to represent his country. In a social media post, he thanked fans, teammates, coaches, and his family for their constant support through highs and lows of his career. Record in White-Ball Formats Asif Ali, 33, made his international […]

Law & Order National

SC Seeks Review of RTE Exemption for Minority Schools

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over its 2014 judgment that excluded minority-run schools, both aided and unaided, from the provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The bench observed that such an exemption goes against the broader goal of universal elementary education and needs reconsideration. Referral to Larger Bench A two-judge bench comprising […]

Cricket Sports

Mitchell Starc Retires from T20Is to Focus on Tests and ODI World Cup

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from international T20 cricket. He has not featured in a T20I since the 2024 World Cup and finishes with 79 wickets in 65 matches, making him Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format after Adam Zampa. His decision comes just months before the next T20 World Cup in […]