South India State News

Kerala Sees Spike in Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis Cases Amid Tougher Guidelines

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said that the rising numbers of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), often called “brain-eating amoeba” infection, are largely due to higher detection rates and stricter diagnostic guidelines. She clarified that many cases earlier reported as general encephalitis are now being correctly identified as PAM. Case Numbers Rising As

International

US Labels India, Pakistan, China Among Drug Transit Countries

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

In a “Presidential Determination” submitted to the U.S. Congress, President Donald Trump named 23 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing nations. Among them are India, Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, and Burma (Myanmar). Reasoning Behind the Designation The determination states that these countries are involved in manufacturing or distribution of illicit

International

China Demands US, Japan Withdraw Typhon from Japan

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

The United States has deployed its ground-based Typhon missile system to Iwakuni, Japan, for the first time. The system uses pre-existing SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles modified for land launch. It was showcased during the joint military exercise Resolute Dragon, which began on September 11 and runs until September 25. China’s Response China condemned the deployment. […]

International

JeM Commander Claims Masood Azhar’s Family Hit in Sindoor Strike

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

A senior commander of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Masood Ilyas Kashmiri, has claimed in a video that members of Masood Azhar’s family were killed during Operation Sindoor. He said the Bahawalpur strike destroyed part of the family, describing it as being “torn into pieces.” Details of the Strike The strike took place on May 7, 2025, targeting […]

Defence National

Rajnath Singh Praises Op Sindoor, Warns of Future Crackdowns

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the Indian Armed Forces for their bravery and courage, citing a “confession” by a senior commander of Jaish-e-Mohammed who admitted the damage caused by Operation Sindoor. Singh said that this admission underscores the operation’s impact on terrorist infrastructure. Standing by National Security Singh vowed that if terrorist attacks

National

Tharoor Wishes Modi Health & Success on 75th Birthday

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “very happy birthday” as Modi turned 75. He also expressed hope that the coming year brings good health, happiness, and continued success in serving the nation. Reactions to Tharoor’s Post Tharoor’s message was posted on X (formerly Twitter) and was noticed due to the warm […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Dear Milords, Will Every Citizen Get the Vantara-Style 21-Day Justice Delivery?

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

India’s judicial system is often described as a sluggish elephant—majestic, powerful, but painfully slow to move. Cases drag on for decades, files gather dust, and ordinary people wait lifetimes for justice that never comes. And yet, like a flash of lightning in the monsoon sky, the Supreme Court managed to close the Vantara case in […]

Law & Order National

SC Clears Vantara, Jairam Ramesh Questions Swift Closure

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

The Supreme Court accepted a Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) report and closed all complaints against Vantara, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre established by Reliance Foundation in Jamnagar. The court found no legal violations. Allegations Investigated The case began with Public Interest Litigations filed in early August 2025, alleging animal smuggling,

International

Kash Patel Clashes with Democrats in Heated Senate Hearing

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel faced sharp criticism from Senate Democrats during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Democrats accused him of politicizing the Bureau and targeting adversaries of Donald Trump. Patel defended his record, saying his actions follow law enforcement norms, not political agendas. Controversies Under Scrutiny Patel was questioned over several

Business

Google Lays Off 200+ Contractors behind Gemini AI

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

Google has terminated more than 200 contractors who worked on its Gemini chatbot and AI Overviews feature. The trimmed workforce were employees of outsourcing firm GlobalLogic and its subcontractors—not directly on Google’s payroll. Roles & Cost The laid-off contractors were part of a group known as “super raters.” Many had advanced degrees and were responsible […]