Op-Eds Opinion

India Has Drawn a New Line With Pakistan in Sport: Play Them, Beat Them, But No Political Optics

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

A year ago, Indian cricket produced one of the strangest victory celebrations the sport had seen. India had beaten Pakistan by five wickets in the 2025 Asia Cup final in Dubai. The championship was won, the players were on the podium and the celebrations had begun. Yet captain Suryakumar Yadav never received the Asia Cup […]

International

Trump Urges Ukraine to Stop Hitting Russian Diesel

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

US President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop attacking Russian diesel production facilities, arguing that the strikes are worsening a global fuel shortage and pushing diesel prices sharply higher. Trump Tells Zelenskyy to Halt Refinery Strikes Speaking during a visit to Ireland, Trump said he had raised the issue directly with […]

International

Trump Dismisses Gulf-Iran Talks as ‘Up to Them’

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

US President Donald Trump has played down diplomatic engagement between Iran and Gulf countries, saying he had no objection to the talks but was not personally concerned about them as regional leaders explored ways to ease tensions during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Trump Says Gulf-Iran Talks Are ‘Fine’ Asked about discussions involving Iran […]

International

Oil Jumps Over 3% as Gulf Supply Risks Intensify

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

Oil prices surged more than 3% on Monday as fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia and vessels in the Gulf deepened concerns over global energy supplies following the shutdown of a key Saudi oil pipeline. Brent Crude Climbs Above $107 a Barrel Brent crude futures rose $3.21, or 3.1%, to $107.82 a barrel, while US West […]

International

Modi, Xi Offer ‘Good Offices’ to Help End Ukraine War Says Kremlin

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have offered their “good offices” to help find a settlement to the Ukraine war, according to the Kremlin, as diplomatic efforts surrounding the conflict gained fresh attention during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Kremlin Says Modi and Xi Offered Help on Ukraine Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry […]

International

Iran-Gulf Hormuz Talks in Oman Postponed

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

A planned meeting between Iran and Gulf countries in Oman to discuss security and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed, dealing a setback to regional efforts aimed at easing tensions around one of the world’s most important energy routes. Oman Postpones Iran-Gulf Talks Over Consensus The meeting had been scheduled for September […]

Cricket Sports

Abhishek Sharma Powers India Past Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

Abhishek Sharma smashed a blistering 82 off 32 balls as India cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first T20I in New Delhi, chasing down 157 with 38 balls remaining to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Abhishek Sharma Blasts 82 in India Chase India lost Sanju Samson early, but Abhishek […]

Cricket Sports

Muzumdar Backs BCCI Over Asia Cup Trophy Refusal

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

India women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar has backed the BCCI’s decision not to accept the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, saying the team is united behind the board’s position after winning a record-extending eighth title. Muzumdar Backs BCCI Stand on Mohsin Naqvi India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why the BRICS Pahalgam Declaration Is a Major Diplomatic Win for India

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

The significance of the BRICS New Delhi Declaration is easy to miss if it is reduced to one sentence saying that the grouping condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Countries across the world condemned the April 22, 2025 attack in Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 people were killed. Another condemnation, viewed in isolation, might appear […]

Business

HDFC Bank Sends Two CEO Names to RBI

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2026

HDFC Bank has submitted the names of two candidates to the Reserve Bank of India for appointment as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, formally advancing the succession process ahead of Sashidhar Jagdishan’s retirement in October. HDFC Bank Seeks RBI Approval for New CEO The bank’s board approved two candidates in order of […]