Cricket Sports

BCCI Considers Bronco Test As New Fitness Standard

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly exploring inclusion of the Bronco Test in its fitness evaluation regime. The test is a high-intensity shuttle-run assessing endurance and cardiovascular fitness, adding to existing metrics like the Yo-Yo Test and 2 km run. AB De Villiers Describes Test As Grueling Former South Africa […]

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Weber Wins Maiden Diamond League Title As Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Germany’s Julian Weber captured his first-ever Diamond League title in men’s javelin during the finals in Zurich, throwing an outstanding 91.51 m to secure victory. India’s Neeraj Chopra claimed second place with a best effort of 85.01 m in his final throw, while Keshorn Walcott took third with 84.95 m. Chopra’s Late Surge Chopra found […]

International

Polish F-16 Crashes During Rehearsal, Pilot Killed

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed during a rehearsal for the Radom Air Show, killing the pilot. The incident occurred late Thursday afternoon and involved an aircraft from the 31st Tactical Air Base near Poznań. No casualties were reported on the ground. Tragic Outcome And Official Statements Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister […]

International

Trump Displeased Yet Unsurprised by Russian Strikes

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

The White House said President Donald Trump was “not happy” about recent Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, though he was “not surprised.” The attacks, which reportedly killed at least 15 civilians and damaged infrastructure, occurred just days after Trump met with President Putin in Alaska in efforts to push for a ceasefire. A […]

International

Pakistan blames India for Wagah border waterlogging

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

A viral video circulating on social media shows the Pakistani side of the Wagah border submerged in knee-deep water during the daily ceremonial parade, while the Indian side remains dry and orderly. Pakistan has attributed the flooding to the elevated level of the nearby Grand Trunk Road, alleging that the raised infrastructure has diverted rainwater […]

International

Russia conducts long-range missile strikes on Ukraine

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Russia launched long-range strikes against Ukrainian military targets on Thursday, deploying hypersonic air-launched Kinzhal missiles among other delivery systems, according to Russia’s Defence Ministry. Strikes and targets hit The strikes reportedly hit 13 locations, including weapons manufacturing facilities and airfields. Debris from the attack caused additional damage

International

India, Bhutan Sign Agriculture Cooperation MoU

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

India and Bhutan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors. The agreement was formalized in Thimphu by Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of India’s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Thinley Namgyel, Secretary of Bhutan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. Focus Areas of the Agreement The MoU

Business

Japan to Shift Legacy Tech Production to India

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Japan and India are preparing to relocate production of legacy semiconductor chips, LCD panels, and battery technologies from Japan to India. The initiative is designed to strengthen economic security and reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing, especially in sectors critical for consumer electronics and electric vehicles. The move focuses on “legacy” technologies, which

International

Russian Strikes Kill 19 in Kyiv, Dozens Injured

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Kyiv faced one of its most intense assaults in months as Russia launched a large-scale overnight strike involving close to 600 drones and more than 30 missiles. Ukrainian officials confirmed that at least 19 people were killed, including four children, while 48 others were wounded. The strikes hit all ten districts of the capital, with […]

National

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat Denies Retirement Rule at 75

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said he never stated that he or anyone else should retire at the age of 75. Speaking at the Sangh’s centenary celebrations in New Delhi, he explained that his earlier anecdote about a leader jokingly linking a ceremonial shawl at 75 to retirement was misunderstood. Bhagwat stressed that in the RSS, […]