Madras High Court Rejects CBI Probe Demand in Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

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The Madras High Court on October 3, 2025, declined a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur. The court dismissed the plea, stating it was not maintainable. Court Orders Rally Guidelines, Issues Notices While rejecting the CBI

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Rajnath Singh: PoK Will One Day Say “Main Bhi Bharat Hoon”

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) will one day unite with India “on its own,” without the need for war. Speaking at an event in Morocco, he noted that people in PoK are increasingly expressing discontent with their administration and seeking freedom. Recalling Past Remarks Singh reminded that he had made a […]

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Magnitude 5.8 Quake Shakes Assam

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Assam’s Udalguri district on 14 September 2025 at around 4:41 pm. The National Center for Seismology confirmed that the tremor had a shallow depth of about 5 kilometres. Tremors Felt Across Region Strong tremors were reported in Guwahati and nearby areas. People in parts of North Bengal and neighbouring Bhutan […]

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Japan Funds Assam’s Bamboo Biofuel Refinery

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Japan will provide about ¥60 billion (around $408 million) in public and private sector funding for a bamboo-based biofuel project in India’s northeast. The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) will lead the financing with about $244 million, supported by private lenders. This represents Japan’s largest clean energy investment in the region. Assam Bioethanol

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Northern Railways Cancels and Short-Terminates Services

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

Northern Railways has cancelled 22 trains scheduled to stop at or depart from Jammu and Katra railway stations. In addition, 27 trains have been short-terminated within the division as part of precautionary measures following continuous heavy rainfall. Record Rainfall Triggers Floods and Damage The Jammu region recorded more than 250 mm of rainfall in less […]

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Altman Admits “Screwed Up” GPT-5 Rollout

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitted that the launch of GPT-5 did not go as planned, acknowledging mistakes in both rollout strategy and communication with users. Rollout Missteps and User Backlash Altman said that the sudden removal of earlier models, including GPT-4o, without advance notice triggered strong criticism from users. Many complained that GPT-5 felt less […]

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US Warns India of More Tariffs If Trump–Putin Talks Stall

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

The United States has warned that additional tariffs may be imposed on India if the upcoming Trump–Putin summit in Alaska fails to produce meaningful progress. Raising the Stakes The U.S. is reportedly preparing to escalate trade pressure, with the possibility of increasing tariffs on Indian goods unless the summit delivers a substantial diplomatic breakthrough. Officials

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US Praises Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Efforts, Condemns Attacks

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

During a recent Pakistan-US Counter-Terrorism Dialogue, both countries reaffirmed their joint commitment to combat terrorism. The United States praised Pakistan’s efforts in targeting militant groups that threaten regional and global security. Condolences Over Brutal Attacks The U.S. offered condolences for the loss of lives in recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan,

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Israel Plans Swift Takeover of Gaza City to “Defeat Hamas”

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has “no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas,” stressing the group’s refusal to surrender. He clarified that Israel’s aim is not to occupy Gaza but to “free Gaza” from Hamas control. Netanyahu announced that the Gaza City operation will begin soon and predicted […]

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Pakistan and Iran Set $8 Billion Trade Target

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to significantly expand their bilateral trade, setting a new annual target of USD 8 billion. The decision was reached during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s official visit to Pakistan, where he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and top Pakistani officials. Trade Ministers Reach New Understanding Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal