International

Japan Launches National Intelligence Bureau

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

Japan has launched a National Intelligence Bureau to centralise security intelligence and improve coordination among government agencies amid growing concerns over espionage, cyberattacks and regional threats. Japan National Intelligence Bureau Launched The bureau began operating on July 31 after Japan’s Parliament approved the necessary legislation in May. It replaces and

International

Trump Threatens Harder Strikes on Iran

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

US President Donald Trump has hardened his position on Iran, warning of intensified military action as diplomatic efforts struggle to contain the five-month conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump Threatens Stronger Strikes on Iran Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump said Iran would be hit “very hard” and indicated that […]

Climate Change Environment

UN Warns Strong El Nino Will Worsen Extremes

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the strengthening El Niño is intensifying the effects of human-driven climate change and increasing the risk of extreme weather across the world. Strong El Niño Intensifies Global Warming El Niño develops when surface waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean become unusually warm, altering

International

India Slams Pakistan Over Mujahideen Admission

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

India has accused Pakistan of admitting that it trained and armed Mujahideen for operations against India, following remarks by a senior aide to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif amid escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. India Cites Pakistan Mujahideen Admission External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal referred to comments made by Rana

Law & Order National

Kabaddi Player Sheelu Balhara’s Wife Dies

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

Muskan Balhara, the wife of international kabaddi player Sheelu Balhara, has allegedly died by suicide at the couple’s residence in Bahu Akbarpur village of Haryana’s Rohtak district. Muskan Balhara Dies in Rohtak The incident reportedly occurred on Friday evening at the family’s home in Bahu Akbarpur. Local authorities were informed after her death, and the […]

South India State News

Karnataka Asks Vijay to Defer Cauvery Visit

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has asked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to postpone his planned Bengaluru visit amid growing protests over the latest Cauvery water-release order. Vijay’s Karnataka Visit May Be Postponed Vijay was scheduled to visit Bengaluru on August 3 after the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Office requested a meeting to […]

International

EAM Jaishankar Raises Maritime Safety With Iran

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has spoken with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and conveyed India’s deep concern over continuing hostilities in West Asia and the growing risks faced by commercial vessels and civilian seafarers. Jaishankar Raises Maritime Safety With Iran During the telephone conversation, Jaishankar stressed that commercial shipping and

National

Meta India Head Booked Over PM Modi Videos

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered a case against Meta India managing director Arun Srinivas and several social media account operators over allegedly manipulated and abusive videos targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meta India Head Named in Police Case Police said multiple videos circulated on Facebook and Instagram during nationwide protests over

Op-Eds Opinion

Gen Z Demands Resignations and Apologies. Why Not From Kejriwal Over Tahir Hussain?

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

The NEET-UG 2026 paper leak produced something larger than an examination controversy. It became a national argument about political accountability. Nearly two million students had prepared for an examination capable of determining the direction of their lives, only to discover that the integrity of the process had been compromised. The examination was cancelled,

North India State News

Gujarat Rain Alert Triggers Mass Evacuations

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

Gujarat has strengthened disaster preparedness as forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall prompted evacuations, school closures and round-the-clock monitoring across several districts. Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and waterlogged areas. Gujarat Heavy Rain Alert Issued Heavy rainfall has been forecast across Ahmedabad, Anand, Aravalli, Bharuch,