Entertainment Reviews

Coolie (2025) – A Vintage Rajinikanth Show With Uneven Cargo

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Walking into Coolie, I expected a Lokesh Kanagaraj action-thriller with the density and grit of his earlier work. What I got instead was a film that sails on the unshakable charisma of Rajinikanth but often drifts when it comes to story discipline. It’s a crowd-pleaser in many ways, but not without noticeable dents in its […]

North India State News

Cloudburst in Kishtwar Claiming Dozens of Lives

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

A sudden cloudburst struck Chasoti village in Jammu & Kashmir’s remote Kishtwar district, triggering devastating flash floods during the Machail Mata pilgrimage. The disaster has claimed dozens of lives and injured many more. Death Toll and Casualties Initial estimates confirmed at least 38 fatalities, including two CISF personnel. Dozens of others were wounded, many

Op-Eds Opinion

From Dependence to Dominance: Why India’s First Private EO Constellation Is a Strategic Masterstroke

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

For decades, India’s view of the world from above has been filtered through foreign lenses. When border tensions flared or natural disasters struck, the nation’s ability to act decisively often depended on commercial satellite imagery supplied by companies like Maxar. While such providers offer advanced capabilities, their operations are bound to the political, legal, and

International

3 Dead, Dozens Injured in Karachi by Aerial Firing

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Independence Day celebrations in Karachi turned tragic as reckless aerial firing led to the deaths of three people — including an eight-year-old girl and a senior citizen — and left more than 60 individuals wounded across the city. Eyewitness Accounts Residents across multiple neighborhoods reported hearing gunfire as festivities unfolded. In Azizabad, the young girl […]

Law & Order National

SC Says Pahalgam Cannot Be Ignored in J&K Statehood Case

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the central government to respond to a petition seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, stressing that recent ground realities — like events in Pahalgam — must not be overlooked. Court Highlights Regional Concerns During the hearing, the bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod […]

Science Space & Astronomy

India Approves $135M Private Satellite Data Project

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

The Indian government has approved the country’s first private satellite imaging project, with a total investment of around $135 million (approximately ₹1,200 crore). The initiative aims to build a constellation of 12 indigenous Earth observation satellites. Consortium Still Finalizing Funding A consortium led by the Bengaluru-based space startup Pixxel — including

Business Finance

RBI to Clear Cheques Within Hours from October 4

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a major reform to slash cheque clearing times. Starting October 4, cheques will be scanned, presented, and processed within hours instead of the current two-day cycle. What Will Change Under the new system, cheques submitted during the 10 AM to 4 PM presentation window will be continuously […]

International

US–Pakistan Ties Seen as Short-Term, Diplomat Says

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has described the United States’ renewed engagement with Pakistan as a short-term, tactical arrangement driven more by financial interests than long-term strategic alignment. A Tactical Shift Swarup, a former High Commissioner to Canada, pointed to growing U.S.–Pakistan ties as predominantly motivated by the Trump and Witkoff

Celebrity News Entertainment

Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra Booked in ₹60-Crore Fraud Case

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, have been booked by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police in an alleged Rs 60.48 crore fraud case. Allegations Against the Couple Businessman Deepak Kothari claims he provided funds to the couple’s defunct company, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd, between 2015 and […]

International

Russia Limits WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Russian authorities have imposed partial restrictions on voice calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, citing concerns that the foreign-owned platforms are being used for criminal purposes and failing to comply with local laws. Scope of Restrictions The communications regulator confirmed that only voice call functions are affected — text messaging and other features remain fully