North India State News

J&K Police Station Blast Kills Nine, Injures Dozens

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

A late-night explosion at the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar on Friday killed nine people and injured more than 27, according to updated official assessments. Police and forensic teams were examining explosives that had been seized earlier from a terror-linked case in Faridabad, when the material accidentally detonated. How the Blast Occurred Investigators confirmed

Law & Order

Kashmir Police Station Blast Linked to Seized Explosives

By BPN News Desk November 15, 2025

An accidental explosion at the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, during the examination of seized explosives has claimed at least nine lives and injured over 30 people. The blast occurred late on Friday around 11:20 pm and was part of the investigation into a cache of explosives recovered from Faridabad, Haryana. The […]

International

Australia Joins Quad For Malabar 2025

By BPN News Desk November 15, 2025

Australia has joined India, Japan and the United States for Exercise Malabar 2025, one of the Indo-Pacific’s most significant annual naval drills aimed at strengthening coordination among the four Quad nations. The exercise, being held from November 10 to 18 in waters around Guam in the Western Pacific, brings together advanced warships, submarines, surveillance aircraft

Government Policies National

Cabinet Clears ₹25,060 Crore Export Promotion Mission

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a six-year Export Promotion Mission (EPM) with a total outlay of ₹25,060 crore aimed at boosting India’s export capabilities. The mission will focus on MSMEs, first-time exporters and labour-intensive industries, including textiles, leather, and handicrafts. The initiative is designed to improve India’s global trade competitiveness through

Cricket Sports

India Bowl Out South Africa For 159 On Day 1

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

India bowled out South Africa for 159 on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens. Jasprit Bumrah produced a superb spell, finishing with 5 for 27, his first Test five-wicket haul since April 2024. His early breakthroughs and sustained pressure set the tone for India’s control of the match. Siraj Strikes Twice […]

National Politics

Congress Says Jawaharlal Nehru’s Legacy Is Being Distorted

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

The Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to “deny, denigrate and distort” the contributions of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Speaking on Nehru’s 136th birth anniversary, party leaders said the government was engaged in altering historical narratives and downplaying Nehru’s role in shaping modern India’s democratic and

East India State News

Tharoor Says Bihar Defeat Needs Urgent Review

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said the party must conduct a detailed and transparent review of its defeat in the Bihar elections. He noted that he was not contacted by either the Congress leadership or the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) during the campaign, adding that the lack of coordination reflected wider organisational problems that contributed […]

International

U.S. Unveils New Trade Deals With Four Latin Nations

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

The United States has announced new framework trade agreements with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala, aiming to boost market access and selectively reduce tariffs on key goods. The proposals are designed to open these countries further to U.S. agricultural and industrial exports while offering tariff relief on products such as natural-resource items, textiles

International

U.S. Gaza Force Plan Faces Pushback At UN

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

The United States’ proposal for a UN-mandated international stabilisation force in Gaza has met resistance from several key members of the Security Council. The draft resolution seeks both a multinational force to operate through 2027 and a transitional civilian authority called the “Board of Peace” to guide governance during the stabilisation phase. Russia and China […]

International

BBC Apologises To Trump Over Edited Speech

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

The BBC has issued a personal apology to former U.S. President Donald Trump for misleadingly editing parts of his 6 January 2021 speech in a documentary produced by its “Panorama” programme. The edited clip made it appear that Trump was explicitly calling for violent action, a claim the broadcaster now terms an “error of judgment”. […]