South India State News

Siddaramaiah Dismisses “November Revolution” Speculation

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that becoming the Chief Minister requires the support of a majority of MLAs, suggesting that internal backing matters more than sudden upheavals. He added that while party high command has influence, it is ultimately legislators whose consent is crucial. Denying Speculation He also firmly dismissed rumors about a possible […]

Defence National

CDS Chauhan Warns India Can’t Tolerate Nuclear Threat

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has issued a stern message to Pakistan, saying that India will not tolerate even the threat of a nuclear strike. Speaking on the lessons from recent operations, he criticised Islamabad’s reliance on nuclear deterrence as a shield for supporting terrorism. He emphasised that India has demonstrated both the […]

Defence National

Two Terrorists Killed in Kupwara LoC Firefight

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Late Monday night, heavy firing and multiple blasts were reported from the Machil and Dudniyal sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district. According to Army officials, the gunfire began when troops noticed suspicious movement close to the border fence. Infiltration Attempt Foiled When the suspected infiltrators were challenged, they

International

Afghanistan Says Pakistan Only “Unhappy” Neighbour

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, appointed by the Taliban government, said that among the country’s six neighbours, five are satisfied with their relations, and Pakistan is the only “unhappy” neighbour. He made the comment during a statement Monday, emphasising that Afghanistan does not seek conflict with any country. Border Tensions The remarks come amid

Health

WHO Warns Against Three Indian Cough Syrups

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert against three Indian cough syrups: Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife. Tests revealed they contained diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic chemical, at levels far above safety limits. Linked Child Deaths At least 17 children in Madhya Pradesh died after consuming Coldrif syrup. Laboratory results showed DEG […]

North India State News

Jan Suraaj Announces Second List of 65 Candidates

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

Jan Suraaj Party, led by strategist Prashant Kishor, has released its second list of 65 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. With this announcement, the party has declared candidates for a total of 116 seats so far. Representation Emphasized The party said the list balances representation across various social groups. It includes 19 candidates […]

International

India, US to Restart Trade Talks This Week

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

India and the United States will resume trade negotiations this week, after a pause in August. The pause followed the U.S. imposing tariffs up to 50 % on Indian exports in response to India’s continued hydrocarbon imports from Russia. Focus Areas New Delhi has pledged to boost energy and gas imports from the U.S., aiming […]

International

Trump Praises Netanyahu After Hostages Freed

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking in the Israeli Knesset hours after Hamas released 20 Israeli hostages, praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by saying: “Thank you very much, Bibi. Great job.” He described the moment as the “historic dawn of a new Middle East,” and expressed that the hostages’ return was deeply emotional. Hostage Release and […]

International

Netanyahu Pens Note for Returning Hostages

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have written a handwritten note for the Israeli hostages who were freed after years in captivity. The note, included in special welcome kits, read: “On behalf of the entire people of Israel, welcome back! We have been waiting for you. We embrace you. — Sara and […]

International

Google Says Australia’s Under-16 Law Hard to Enforce

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

Google has raised serious doubts about Australia’s new law that will ban people under 16 years from using social media. The company said the rule will be “extremely difficult” to enforce and questioned whether it will actually make children safer online. Key Provisions and Objections Australia’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 […]