International

No Foreign Military Invites for June 14 U.S. Army Parade

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

The White House has officially announced that no foreign military leaders have been invited to the June 14 U.S. Army Day parade in Washington, D.C. The decision emphasizes a domestic focus, with the event being framed as a tribute strictly dedicated to American troops and military history. A Solemn U.S.-Centric Event The parade, marking the […]

International

Israel Apologises After Map Shows J&K as Part of Pakistan

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued a formal apology for sharing a map on X (formerly Twitter) that inaccurately depicted Jammu & Kashmir as part of Pakistan. The graphic, intended to illustrate the range of Iranian missiles, drew swift backlash from Indian users who flagged the territorial error. Map Error Sparks Outrage In the […]

State News West India

Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Coastal Maharashtra

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

As the southwest monsoon gains intensity, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall warnings across Maharashtra, particularly for the Konkan coast and interior districts. The alerts come amid reports of significant waterlogging and commuter disruption in urban centres like Pune and Mumbai. IMD Issues Red and Orange Alerts A red alert has been […]

East India State News

Shoot-at-Sight Order Imposed in Assam’s Dhubri After Communal Unrest

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

In response to escalating communal unrest in Dhubri, a border town in Assam, the state government has announced a shoot-at-sight order after dark. The drastic measure, issued by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, aims to restore order and prevent further violence that has unsettled the region over the past week. What Triggered the Order The […]

Cricket Sports

India vs India A Match Day 1 Highlights Without Broadcast Access

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

Cricket fans were left disappointed as the Day 1 clash between India and India A went largely untelevised due to a broadcast equipment malfunction. The much-anticipated intra-squad match took place at a prominent venue but streamed only intermittently, forcing viewers to seek live updates via social media and written commentary. Despite the setback, the match offered

International

Russia’s Lavrov Cancels India Visit Amid Diplomatic Tensions

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has abruptly called off a high-level visit to India, citing a compressed schedule and other official engagements. The cancellation has sparked speculation about shifting geopolitical dynamics, particularly as Russia recalibrates its foreign policy amid global tensions. Sudden Cancellation Raises Eyebrows Lavrov’s visit was planned as

International

India and Canada Resume Intelligence-Sharing Despite Strained Ties

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

India and Canada are set to resume intelligence-sharing focused on counterterrorism and transnational crime, a significant development amid ongoing diplomatic friction between the two nations. The decision comes ahead of the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are expected to be present. Renewed

Cricket Sports

Markram’s Match-Winning Ton Lights Up WTC Final

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

Aiden Markram delivered a sublime performance under pressure, notching an unbeaten 102 runs on Day 3 of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. The innings not only put South Africa on the cusp of a historic win but also firmly re-established Markram’s reputation as a dependable force in Test cricket. From Golden Duck to […]

International

Iran Fires Massive Missile Barrage at Israel in Retaliation

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iran has launched a large-scale missile assault on Israel, firing over 150 ballistic missiles and deploying more than 100 drones, marking the start of Operation True Promise III. This comes just hours after Israel’s massive offensive, Operation Rising Lion, struck key Iranian nuclear facilities and killed high-ranking Iranian

National

Air India Ahmedabad Crash Toll Rises to 274, Including 33 On-Ground Fatalities

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

The death toll in the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad has climbed to 274, making it the deadliest single-aircraft aviation disaster in Indian history. Among the deceased are 33 people who were on the ground, as the aircraft collided with a hostel building near the runway shortly after takeoff. Deadliest Crash […]