International

Wang Yi Calls For India-China Dialogue

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2026

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for India and China to speed up the resumption of stalled dialogue mechanisms, as both countries continue efforts to stabilise ties after years of border-related tension. India China Dialogue Mechanisms Wang made the remarks during his visit to New Delhi for the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting. He […]

Cricket Sports

Fleming Set To Continue As CSK Coach

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2026

Chennai Super Kings are expected to retain Stephen Fleming as head coach despite growing calls for change after two disappointing IPL seasons, with the franchise reportedly not planning any major change at the top. Stephen Fleming To Continue As CSK Head Coach Stephen Fleming is set to continue as Chennai Super Kings head coach, even […]

Business

Kunal Shah Named WhatsApp Global Head

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2026

CRED founder Kunal Shah has been named the next global head of WhatsApp as Meta announced a major investment in the Indian fintech company, marking one of the biggest leadership moves involving an Indian startup founder in global technology. Kunal Shah To Lead WhatsApp Globally Kunal Shah will take charge of WhatsApp globally, succeeding Will […]

Cricket Sports

Nitish Reddy Ruled Out Of Ireland T20Is

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2026

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Ireland due to a quadriceps injury, handing India a fitness setback ahead of the two-match tour in Belfast. Nitish Reddy Ruled Out Of Ireland T20Is Nitish Kumar Reddy will miss India’s two T20Is against Ireland after his quadriceps issue resurfaced. […]

North India State News

Lucknow Coaching Fire Kills 15

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2026

At least 15 people, most of them students, were killed after a major fire broke out at a commercial building housing a coaching centre in Lucknow’s Aliganj area on Monday, triggering panic and a large-scale rescue operation. Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire Kills 15 The fire broke out in a three-storey building in the Purnia area […]

International

India-China Ties Show Signs Of Reset

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2026

India and China have noted progress towards the gradual normalisation of bilateral ties after top officials from both countries held talks in New Delhi on the sidelines of a BRICS security meeting. India China Relations Show Signs Of Normalisation National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday during the BRICS […]

Op-Eds Opinion

The Mohan Yadav Affair Is Modi’s Moment of Truth

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2026

The allegations surrounding Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and land acquisitions linked to his family have suddenly become one of the most politically sensitive controversies confronting the Bharatiya Janata Party in recent years. Reports have alleged that members of the Chief Minister’s family and associated entities purchased significant parcels of land

Op-Eds Opinion

Uttarakhand’s Uncomfortable Question: Can Religious Freedom Justify Armed Escalation?

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2026

The recent confrontation involving a group of Nihang Sikhs in Uttarakhand has sparked passionate reactions across the country. For some, the incident is a straightforward law-and-order matter. For others, it raises concerns about the treatment of Sikh pilgrims and the protection of religious freedoms. As details continue to emerge and investigations proceed, competing

International

India-US Trade Talks Begin Today

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2026

India and the United States are set to begin another round of high-level trade talks as New Delhi looks to conclude the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement amid a sharp fall in India’s trade surplus with the US. India-US Trade Talks Begin Today Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to hold two-day talks […]

International

Trump Warns Iran Over US Deal

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2026

US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will respond if Iran fails to comply with its interim agreement with the United States, as questions remain over the implementation of the deal and the use of unfrozen Iranian funds. Trump Warns Iran Over US Deal Trump said he would “do what I have to do” […]