East India State News

11 Army Jawans Missing in Uttarakhand Floods

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst hit Dharali village in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on August 5. The sudden surge of water caused the Kheerganga River to overflow, sweeping through the region and damaging several homes, roads, shops, and parts of the Harsil Army camp. Casualties and Damage Reported At least five people have died, and over […]

Environment Wildlife

Vantara Supports Return of Elephant Madhuri to Kolhapur

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Vantara, the animal rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, has agreed to support the Maharashtra government’s move to return the elephant Madhuri—also known as Mahadevi—to Kolhapur. The elephant is currently housed at the Vantara facility following a court-mandated relocation in July 2025. Legal Timeline Leading to the Move Earlier this year, the Bombay High Court ordered

Op-Eds Opinion

Tariffs, Troops, and a Trail of Broken Promises: Who’s Really Paying for Trump’s America?

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Something has shifted in your everyday life, and you probably felt it at the checkout line. The groceries you picked up for the week cost more than they did a year ago. That new pair of shoes is suddenly 40% pricier. Car repairs? Don’t even ask. You’re paying more for everything, but few are explaining […]

International

Pakistan to Repatriate 1.3M Afghan PoR Holders from Sept 1

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Pakistan will start repatriating over 1.3 million Afghan nationals holding expired Proof of Registration (PoR) cards from September 1, 2025. The move is part of the country’s expanded Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP), following the expiry of PoR cards on June 30. These Afghan residents are now considered undocumented under Pakistani law. Voluntary Exit Phase

International

U.S. Faces 150,000 Fewer Foreign Students This Fall

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

The United States is expected to see a 30–40% drop in new international student enrollments for the upcoming September 2025 intake. The projected decline could result in nearly 150,000 fewer foreign students, raising concerns across universities and communities dependent on student spending. Economic Impact Could Exceed $7 Billion A drop of this scale is expected […]

South India State News

SC Allows Stalin’s Name in Tamil Nadu Scheme

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

The Supreme Court has overturned a previous order by the Madras High Court that restricted the Tamil Nadu government from using the name and image of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in state-run welfare schemes. The apex court ruled that there is no legal basis to prevent such naming, allowing the continuation of the “Ungaludan Stalin” […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Selective Outrage and Vote Bank Politics: The Truth Behind Fadnavis’s Response to Jain Community Demands

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Two different court orders, two sections of the same religious community, and two strikingly different responses from Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis — the last few weeks have revealed a troubling undercurrent in the state’s governance. At stake is not just animal welfare or public health, but the principle of fairness in political responsiveness. In […]

International

Europe Buys $1 Billion in U.S. Arms for Ukraine

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Several European countries have purchased around $1 billion worth of U.S.-made military equipment to supply Ukraine, marking a shift in how Western aid is delivered. For the first time, European funds are being used to acquire American weapons, with NATO coordinating the logistics. Key Purchase Agreements Finalized The Netherlands has signed a deal to purchase […]

National

Debate on Operation Sindoor Backfired on Opposition – PM Modi

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Opposition’s demand for a debate on Operation Sindoor ended up damaging their own credibility. According to Modi, instead of gaining political ground, the Opposition lost public trust by appearing unsupportive of the armed forces. Operation Sindoor: National Security vs Politics Operation Sindoor was launched following

International

Vance Seen as Trump’s Likely Successor for 2028

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that his Vice President, J.D. Vance, is the “most likely” candidate to carry forward the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement and could emerge as the Republican Party’s leading figure in the 2028 presidential race. Speaking informally, Trump praised Vance’s loyalty and leadership qualities. Rubio Also Named as Key […]