International

Two Indian Students Sentenced in US Multi‑Million Fraud Case

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Two Indian-origin students in the United States have been sentenced to prison after orchestrating a sophisticated multi-million-dollar fraud operation using sham call‑center schemes. The elaborate scam, spanning several states, duped victims across the country and has now resulted in significant legal consequences. Student Fraud The defendants, enrolled at universities in

Science Space & Astronomy

SpaceX Starship Test Ends in Massive Explosion, All Crew Safe

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

On the night of June 18, SpaceX’s Starship prototype—Ship 36—erupted in a massive explosion at its Starbase facility near Boca Chica, Texas. The incident occurred during a routine static fire test ahead of the planned tenth flight, resulting in a dramatic fireball that lit up the night sky and rattled nearby homes, but fortunately caused no […]

International

Trump Backs Off Ceasefire Claim After Modi Pushback

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has dialed back his claim of mediating the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, following a direct intervention by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump initially asserted he played a key role in halting the escalation during a meeting with Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir at the White House. However, […]

International

Modi in Croatia: “I Felt at Home,” Signs Key MoUs

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history this week by becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Croatia, marking a significant milestone in India’s growing engagement with the European region. During his visit to the capital city of Zagreb, Modi was warmly received by his counterpart, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. Reflecting on the warmth […]

National

Bypolls Begin in 5 Seats Across Four States

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Voting has commenced today for five high-stakes assembly bypolls spread across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala. Though limited in number, these by-elections are significant both politically and symbolically, taking place against the backdrop of heightened national sentiment following recent security events and ahead of critical state-level elections in 2026.

International

Canada’s CSIS Confirms Khalistani Extremist Activity

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

In a significant development, Canada’s top intelligence agency has formally acknowledged that Khalistani extremists are using Canadian territory as a base for promoting and organizing violence in India. The admission by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) lends official weight to concerns repeatedly raised by India over the years regarding the unchecked

Law & Order National

CJI Urges Centre to Honor Collegium Picks

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has issued a pointed reminder to the Central Government, urging it not to act selectively on recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium. In a courtroom observation that carries institutional weight, the CJI warned that uneven handling of judicial appointments could harm the integrity of the judiciary and […]

International

Russia Warns U.S.: Don’t Attack Iran’s Nuclear Sites

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Russia has issued a grave warning to the United States, cautioning against any military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Moscow declared that such action could trigger widespread regional instability and even risk a nuclear catastrophe. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that any U.S. airstrike targeting Iran’s

Government Policies National

Centre Equalises Gratuity for UPS Pensioners

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

The central government has formally approved a long-awaited reform to bring parity in gratuity benefits between Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) pensioners and their Old Pension Scheme (OPS) counterparts. In a major policy decision, the government has extended both retirement and death gratuity provisions to those under the UPS framework, ensuring financial equity for lakhs of

Business

Air India Cuts 15% International Wide-Body Flights

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Air India has announced a temporary 15% reduction in its international operations involving wide-body aircraft, a move that will continue at least until mid-July. The decision, which impacts long-haul services significantly, stems from a combination of operational and safety-related constraints facing the airline. Currently, Air India operates approximately 70 wide-body