International

Trump Unveils 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 20-point peace proposal aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The announcement was made at the White House after talks between the two leaders. Key Provisions of the Plan Under the proposal, if both sides accept, hostilities would cease immediately. Israeli military […]

South India State News

Tamil Nadu To Frame Rules For Public Events After Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

In the wake of the tragic stampede at a political rally in Karur that killed at least 39 people and injured over 50, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has said the government will draft rules and guidelines for organizing public events. The announcement came during his visit to Karur, where he also expressed […]

Infrastructure National

India, Bhutan to get first rail links via Assam, Bengal

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

India and Bhutan have agreed on a major railway project worth ₹4,033 crore to link Assam’s Kokrajhar with Bhutan’s Gelephu, and India’s Banarhat with Bhutan’s Samtse. The move marks the first direct rail connectivity between the two nations. Details and Strategic Goal Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the new […]

Business

GSK Names Luke Miels As CEO Designate

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has appointed Luke Miels as its next chief executive, effective January 1, 2026. He will also join the company’s board on that date. Background And Role Miels currently serves as GSK’s Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing global medicines and vaccine businesses. He joined the company in 2017 and previously held leadership roles at AstraZeneca, […]

Business Trade

India–EFTA Pact To Take Effect From October 1

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

India’s long-awaited trade deal with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will officially begin on October 1, 2025. The pact, formally known as the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), was signed in March 2024 after 16 years of negotiations. Investment Commitments And Economic Goals Under the agreement, EFTA member countries — Iceland, Liechtenstein,

International

Nepal Imposes Travel Ban On Ex-PM Over Protest Violence

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Nepal’s interim government has placed travel restrictions on former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and four other senior former officials following violent protests that shook the country. The ban prevents them from leaving Nepal, and they may also need permission to leave Kathmandu Valley. Commission Recommends Action After Unrest The move follows the recommendation of

International

China Launches K Visa As U.S. H-1B Fees Soar

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

China has introduced a new “K visa” program aimed at attracting foreign tech and STEM graduates. Under this scheme, applicants would be allowed to enter, live and work in China without needing a job offer in advance. The rollout comes as the U.S. has imposed a steep $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications. Aimed […]

International

Typhoon Bualoi Tears Through Vietnam, Leaves Dead And Missing

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Typhoon Bualoi struck Vietnam’s central coast on Monday, leaving at least nine people dead and 17 fishermen missing. The storm brought powerful winds, heavy rainfall and flooding to provinces including Nghe An, Hue and Thanh Hoa. Large-Scale Evacuations And Disruptions Officials said the typhoon made landfall early in the day with peak winds near 117 […]

Law & Order National

X Plans Appeal After Karnataka HC Orders Takedown Compliance

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has announced it will appeal a recent Karnataka High Court ruling that requires the company to comply with government-issued takedown notices. The firm called the order “deeply concerning,” warning that it could empower millions of police officers to issue removal orders without oversight. Court Upholds Sahyog Portal And

International

US Mulls Supplying Tomahawk Missiles To Ukraine

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

The U.S. government is considering Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, according to Vice President JD Vance. He confirmed that the final decision rests with President Donald Trump. Scope Of The Proposal Tomahawk missiles have a range of about 2,500 km (1,550 miles), enabling strikes deep into Russian territory. Ukraine has asked the U.S. […]