International

Lee Jae-myung Elected South Korea’s President Amid Crisis

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a landmark political shift, Lee Jae-myung has been elected as the 14th President of South Korea, securing 49.42% of the vote in a snap election held on June 3, 2025. The election was triggered after the impeachment and removal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose brief imposition of martial law in December 2024 […]

Law & Order National

Centre Moves to Impeach Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Government of India has announced its decision to initiate impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma, following serious allegations of misconduct. The impeachment motion is expected to be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, set to begin in mid-July. Justice Varma, currently serving at the Allahabad High Court and formerly a judge at

National

India’s Operation Sindoor Hit 7 More Targets, Says Pakistan

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a major revelation, Pakistan has officially acknowledged that India struck seven more targets during Operation Sindoor than were initially disclosed. The strikes, carried out between May 7 and May 10, 2025, were previously thought to have focused on known terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. However, newly surfaced details now suggest the operation was

International

India’s Russian Arms Deals Strain US Ties, But Trade Progresses

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

India’s continued defense purchases from Russia have drawn concern from the United States, with top American officials admitting that the arms relationship has at times strained diplomatic ties. While the U.S. acknowledges India’s historic dependence on Russian military hardware, the current expectation is that New Delhi will gradually diversify its sources. Commerce

International

India and UK Deepen Strategic Ties with High-Level Talks

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

India and the United Kingdom held a round of high-level consultations in New Delhi aimed at enhancing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The discussions were led by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Sir Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary of the UK’s Foreign Office. The meeting covered a wide array of bilateral issues, reaffirming both nations’

South India State News

Karnataka’s Externment Orders Ignite Political Row

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Karnataka government has moved to extern 36 individuals from Dakshina Kannada district over their alleged involvement in communal disturbances, triggering a fierce political battle between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. The decision, taken under provisions of the Karnataka Police Act, aims to prevent further disruption of public peace in the region. Among

Northeast India State News

34 Evacuated from Landslide-Hit Chaten in North Sikkim

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

A major rescue operation was carried out in North Sikkim after landslides triggered by relentless rainfall and a cloudburst cut off access to several regions. A total of 34 individuals, including 27 stranded tourists and seven family members of army personnel, were airlifted from Chaten to Pakyong Greenfield Airport on June 3, 2025. The evacuation […]

Law & Order National

CBI Accuses Lalu Yadav of Exploiting Aspirants in Jobs Scam

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused former Union Railway Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav of exploiting poor and vulnerable aspirants by offering them railway jobs in exchange for land. The allegations were made during arguments on framing charges in the land-for-jobs scam case at a special court in Delhi. The alleged […]

Health

India’s COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to 37 Amid Fresh Surge

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

India has reported five more fatalities due to COVID-19, bringing the national death toll to 37 as of June 3, 2025. The fresh deaths include two from Maharashtra and one each from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. These numbers reflect a steady rise in COVID-related complications as India faces a new wave of infections. […]

National

Global Support for India Post-Pahalgam Attack, Except Turkey

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 people, India received overwhelming diplomatic support from across the world. According to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), almost every country reached out to express condolences and solidarity—except Turkey. The BJP emphasized this point, underscoring the global condemnation of terrorism