International

7.4-Mag Earthquake Hits Kamchatka; Tsunami Warning Lifted

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

A powerful earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on 13 September 2025. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured the tremor at magnitude 7.4 with a depth of about 39.5 km. The epicentre was located roughly 111 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Conflicting Initial Reports The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) […]

International

Trump Admits 50% Tariffs Strained India Ties

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump admitted that the decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods had created a strain in relations with New Delhi. He described the move as “not easy to do” and called it “a big deal.” Tariffs Linked to Russian Oil Purchases The fresh 50% duty comes on top of the […]

International

Robinson Says He Killed Kirk Over ‘Spreading Hate’

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Authorities have revealed the suspected motive behind the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The accused, 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson, told his family that he disliked Kirk because he believed Kirk “spread hate.” Shooting at Utah Valley University The incident took place on 10 September at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was speaking at a […]

International

India Votes for UN’s ‘New York Declaration’

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

India voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution endorsing the “New York Declaration,” which lays out concrete, time-bound steps toward a two-state solution and the recognition of a Palestinian state. The resolution was adopted on 12 September at the UN headquarters in New York with 142 votes in favour, 10 against and […]

National

PM Modi To Visit Manipur First Time Since Unrest

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Manipur on September 13, 2025, the first time he returns to the state since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. The visit begins in Churachandpur and later moves to Imphal. Projects To Be Laid And Inaugurated In Churachandpur, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone […]

Law & Order National

SC Seeks Firecracker Ban Across India, Not Just For Delhi

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

The Supreme Court questioned why the firecracker ban was enforced only in Delhi-NCR. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai said clean air is a right for all citizens, not just the “elite” in the capital. He asked why cities outside Delhi aren’t included. Cases Brought By Manufacturers Firecracker manufacturers from states like Haryana have challenged the year-long […]

International

Trump Pushes G7 For Tariffs On India, China Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

The U.S. Treasury has called on G7 nations and the EU to impose higher tariffs on goods from India and China because of their continued purchases of Russian crude oil. The aim is to pressure Moscow to end its war in Ukraine. Tariff Levels Discussed Figures floated in discussions range between 50% to 100% tariffs […]

International

Nepal Protests Death Toll Hits 51

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

The death toll from the Gen Z-led protests in Nepal has risen to 51 as of September 12, 2025. The casualties include protesters, police officers, prisoners, and other individuals. What Sparked The Protests The unrest began after the Nepal government blocked 26 major social media platforms, citing non-compliance with registration rules. Young people protested not […]

International

Bolton Says Navarro Tried To Pit Trump Against Modi

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor, said that Peter Navarro, trade advisor to Donald Trump, once tried to start a fight between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The alleged incident occurred during a meeting where Bolton hoped the leaders would focus on strategic issues like China. Purpose Of Navarro’s Push Bolton said Navarro […]

Business

OpenAI Gets Microsoft’s Nod To Become Public Benefit Corp

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

OpenAI has reached a non-binding agreement with Microsoft that lets its for-profit arm convert into a public benefit corporation (PBC). The revised partnership clarifies governance and grants OpenAI more freedom to raise investment. Nonprofit Control And Structure Under the agreement, OpenAI’s nonprofit parent will retain control over the organization’s mission. The change