Cricket Sports

IPL 2026 Scheduled From March 26 to May 31

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finalised the window for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), with the tournament set to be held from March 26 to May 31. The decision aligns the league with the international cricket calendar and allows space for bilateral series and global tournaments. Officials said the […]

Trade

India Holds Talks With Mexico Over Tariff Threat

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

India has initiated talks with Mexico after proposed tariff increases threatened to impact nearly $2 billion worth of Indian exports, officials said. The discussions are taking place at the technical level, with India seeking ways to prevent higher duties from affecting key export sectors. Mexico has announced plans to impose higher import tariffs on countries […]

International

US Signals Security Guarantees for Ukraine in Talks

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

The United States has agreed in principle to provide security guarantees to Ukraine as part of ongoing peace discussions aimed at ending the conflict with Russia, according to U.S. officials familiar with the negotiations. The assurances are being discussed as part of broader diplomatic efforts involving Ukraine and its partners to establish a durable post-war […]

International

Trump Says He Raised Jimmy Lai Case With Xi Jinping

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump has said he asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider the release of Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist who is currently facing trial under China’s national security law. Trump made the statement while referring to his past engagements with Chinese leadership, highlighting the issue of political […]

East India State News

President Rejects Bengal Bill on CM as Chancellor

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu has declined to give assent to a bill passed by the West Bengal Assembly that sought to make the Chief Minister the Chancellor of state-run universities, replacing the Governor. The decision effectively stalls the state government’s move to overhaul the governance structure of higher education institutions in West Bengal. The bill, passed […]

Trade

India’s Exports Show Fastest Growth in Three Years

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

India’s exports recorded their fastest growth in three years, defying concerns over higher tariffs imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump. Official data shows that outbound shipments grew strongly in recent months, driven by resilient demand from key markets, especially the US, and improved competitiveness of Indian goods. Government officials said the

South India State News

TN Government Tells HC Jain Ownership of Thirupparankundram Pillar

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday informed the Madras High Court that a disputed stone pillar located at the Thirupparankundram hill in Madurai district belongs to the Jain community and not to Hindus, amid an ongoing legal row over religious ownership and heritage claims at the site. The submission was made during the hearing of […]

Law & Order National

NIA Files Chargesheet in Pahalgam Terror Attack Case

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against operatives of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its offshoot The Resistance Front (TRF), along with local collaborators, in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack targeted civilians and security personnel in the Pahalgam area, triggering a nationwide security response.

Law & Order National

Report Flags Misuse, Ineffectiveness of Anti-Dowry Laws

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

A government-appointed committee has found that India’s anti-dowry laws, particularly Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and related provisions in the Dowry Prohibition Act, are often misused and fail to deliver justice in many cases. The panel’s report, submitted recently, points to delays in investigations, harassment of the accused, and a lack of adequate […]

Economy National

Nirmala Sitharaman Rebuts Trump’s “Dead Economy” Remark

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday rejected remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump describing India as a “dead economy,” telling the Lok Sabha that India recorded 8.2 per cent economic growth while the global average stood at around 3.2 per cent. She said the data itself was sufficient to counter claims questioning the strength of […]