International

North Korea Removes Loudspeakers from Border to Ease Tensions

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

North Korea has begun dismantling some of its loudspeakers along the inter-Korean border. These speakers were previously used to broadcast loud sounds, including animal noises and gongs, toward South Korea in response to the South playing K-pop music and news broadcasts across the border. Mirroring South Korea’s First Move This action follows South Korea’s recent […]

International

Putin Demands Eastern Ukraine for Peace Ahead of Alaska Summit

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that peace negotiations with the United States must involve recognition of Russian control over eastern Ukraine, including parts of Donetsk and Luhansk. He suggested that any agreement would need to guarantee these regions remain under Russian influence. Summit Set for Mid-August This statement comes ahead of a scheduled

State News West India

Pawar Says He Rejected Offer of 160 Guaranteed Seats

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

Sharad Pawar, leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction), said that before the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, two individuals claimed they could guarantee a win in 160 out of 288 seats for the Opposition alliance, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Pawar stated he was surprised by the claim and introduced the individuals to Rahul […]

National

Railways Offers 20% Discount on Return Tickets for Festival Travel

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

The Ministry of Railways has launched a new Round Trip Package for Festival Rush to make travel easier during the busy Diwali and Chhath season. Under this scheme, travelers booking both their onward and return journeys together receive a 20% rebate on the return trip’s base fare. When and How to Book The bookings will […]

International

India, China to Hold Key Border Talks Ahead of SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

\India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on August 18, 2025, for a round of high-level discussions. This meeting is part of the Special Representatives mechanism, a channel dedicated to addressing the longstanding boundary dispute between the two nations and exploring ways to improve bilateral relations. […]

International

Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet on August 15, 2025, in Alaska. The summit aims to discuss a possible peace agreement to resolve the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. This will be the first direct U.S.–Russia leadership meeting since the escalation of the war. Territorial Proposals Stir Controversy President […]

Cricket Sports

India Chooses Victory Over WTC Penalty at Oval

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

During the dramatic final day of the England vs India Test at The Oval, the ICC match referee warned India that they were six overs behind the required rate and could lose valuable World Test Championship (WTC) points. Despite this warning, India’s coach Gautam Gambhir decided to prioritize winning over avoiding penalties, saying, “If we […]

International

Officer Killed in a Shooting near CDC Campus in Atlanta

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

On August 8, 2025, a police officer was shot and later died after responding to an active shooter near the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The officer, David Rose, was a 33-year-old from the DeKalb County Police Department and leaves behind a pregnant wife and two children. What […]

Cricket Sports

Woakes Shares Chat with Gill After Brave Batting Effort

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

During the final day of the fifth Test match between India and England at The Oval, England’s all-rounder Chris Woakes showed great courage by coming out to bat with his arm in a sling. He had dislocated his shoulder earlier in the game but stepped onto the field, ready to help his team in the […]

National

PM Modi Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Joy and Unity

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

On August 9, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm Raksha Bandhan wishes to the nation, sending festive greetings in both Hindi and English: Hindi: “सभी देशवासियों को रक्षाबंधन की अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं।” English: “Best wishes on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan.” He shared this message on social media, highlighting the festival’s message of unity […]