Business

Musk Says EU Should Be Abolished After X Is Fined

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Elon Musk has said that the European Union should be abolished after his platform X was fined €120 million for violating the Digital Services Act. The penalty was issued by the European Commission over issues linked to verification policies, advertising transparency and access to public data. X is the first major platform to face a […]

Cricket Sports

Shubman Gill Reaches Bhubaneswar For T20I Comeback

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Shubman Gill arrived in Bhubaneswar on Sunday night ahead of India’s T20I series against South Africa. The opening batsman is expected to make his return to the national side after recovering from a neck injury. Gill was not part of the ODI squad and travelled later than most of the team, who reached earlier in […]

National

SC Refuses Urgent Hearing On IndiGo Cancellation Plea

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

The Supreme Court has declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition related to IndiGo’s ongoing flight cancellations. The petitioner had sought immediate intervention, citing large-scale disruption across the country, but the court said an urgent hearing was not required at this stage. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked that the […]

Celebrity News Entertainment

Dileep Acquitted In 2017 Kerala Assault Case

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

A sessions court in Ernakulam has acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep in the 2017 abduction and sexual assault case. The verdict was delivered after a long trial that lasted nearly eight years. Six other accused were found guilty. The case had been one of the most closely watched legal battles in Kerala’s film industry. Court Says […]

Expert Opinions Opinion

Stopping All Dusty Construction Work in December and January can cut AQI by 100 points

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

India treats winter pollution as an annual shock. Every December, headlines scream about toxic air, children cough, schools close, hospitals fill, and governments announce emergency measures. Then the wind changes in February and we forget everything. This cycle is not inevitable. It is engineered by inaction. Air pollution in winter is not a weather problem. […]

Environment

Trump Questions Netflix-Warner Bros Merger

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

US President Donald Trump has warned that Netflix’s proposed $83-billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery could face major hurdles from regulators. Trump said the combined size of both companies “could be a problem” for competition in the entertainment sector. He added that he expects to be involved in the review process when regulators examine the […]

National

IndiGo Flight Disruptions Continue Across Major Airports

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

IndiGo’s flight crisis entered another day, with cancellations and delays reported at major airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. Hundreds of passengers were affected as schedules continued to be revised. The airline has cancelled and delayed flights since last week after facing a sudden shortage of pilots available to fly under the new […]

Football Sports

Messi Inspires Inter Miami To First MLS Cup Title

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Inter Miami won their first-ever MLS Cup after defeating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1, with Lionel Messi delivering two key assists in the final. The match was played at Chase Stadium and saw Miami finish the season with a historic trophy. Early Own Goal Helped Miami Miami took the lead early when a low cross from the […]

Entertainment

Netflix Sends Message To Subscribers After Deal Announcement

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Netflix sent a late-night email to subscribers saying that “nothing is changing today”, after news of its deal to acquire Warner Bros created confusion among users. The company said the announcement does not affect accounts, pricing or content in the short term. Services Will Continue Separately For Now Netflix explained that both services will continue […]

Economy National

Rupee May Not Recover Even With US Rate Cut

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Analysts expect little relief for the Indian rupee even if the US Federal Reserve announces a 25 basis-point rate cut this week. The currency has been under pressure in recent months due to weak foreign inflows, a wide trade deficit and concerns over global demand. Fed Move May Have Limited Impact Normally, a rate cut […]