INS Trikand Responds to Fire on Vessel Off Djibouti

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

International

India’s naval frigate INS Trikand conducted a firefighting and rescue operation after the Cameroon-flagged carrier MT Falcon caught fire off the coast of Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden. The incident occurred roughly 113 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen, while the vessel was en route from

State News West India

Mumbai Monorail Halts in Wadala; 17 Rescued

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

A Mumbai Monorail train stopped suddenly on Monday morning due to a technical fault, leaving 17 passengers stranded. The incident took place around 7:16 AM between Antop Hill Bus Depot and GTBN stations in Wadala. All passengers were safely rescued and shifted to another train. No injuries were reported. Cause of the Disruption Officials confirmed […]

National

Modi Says Disasters Testing the Nation in Mann Ki Baat

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

In the 125th episode of Mann Ki Baat on August 31, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the massive destruction caused by heavy monsoon rains across northern states. He said homes had been swept away, bridges destroyed, fields inundated, and vital roads cut off, describing the calamity as a severe test for the […]

National

Dome of Humayun’s Tomb Collapses, Several Feared Trapped

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

A portion of the dome of Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area collapsed around 4:30 p.m. today. Emergency teams are engaged in rescue efforts, with eight to nine people feared trapped under the debris. Initial Response The Delhi Fire Services dispatched five fire tenders to the site after receiving an urgent call. Rescue operations are […]

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 […]

International

Trump Visits Flood-Hit Texas, Calls Disaster ‘Unprecedented’

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

US President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump visited central Texas on July 11 to assess the widespread destruction caused by severe flash floods in the Hill Country region. The natural disaster, which struck over the July 4 weekend, has so far claimed at least 129 lives and left over 170 people missing, […]

North India State News

Cloudbursts in Himachal Leave 2 Dead, 20 Missing

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Devastating cloudbursts struck parts of Himachal Pradesh on June 25, triggering flash floods that claimed at least two lives and left up to 20 people missing. The worst-affected regions included Kangra and Kullu districts, where sudden surges in water levels damaged infrastructure, swept away shelters, and disrupted daily life. In Kangra district, two bodies were […]