Cricket Sports

New Look Australia Squad for Ashes Opener

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

Australia has announced its 15-member squad for the first Test of the Ashes Series 2025‑26 against England, scheduled to begin on 21 November in Perth. The choice reflects a blend of fresh talent and seasoned professionals ahead of a high-stakes summer. Key Inclusions and Exclusions The big surprise is the omission of young opener Sam […]

National

India to Cut Direct Russian Crude Imports from December

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

India is set to reduce its direct imports of Russian crude oil from late November and into December, in response to upcoming U.S. sanctions on Russian oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil. According to analysts, Indian refiners who currently handle more than half of the country’s Russian imports are expected to comply with the measures ahead […]

International

Bitcoin Faces Critical Level as China Suspends Tariff on US Goods

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

Bitcoin prices hovered near a crucial support level on Wednesday after China announced it would suspend an additional 24% tariff on U.S. goods for one year, maintaining a lower 10% levy. The move, aimed at easing trade tensions, has triggered cautious optimism in global financial markets and offered temporary relief to risk assets. China’s Tariff […]

North India State News

Train Collision Near Bilaspur Leaves 11 Dead

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

At least 11 people died and around 20 were injured when a local passenger train collided with a stationary goods train near Bilaspur Junction at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday. The crash occurred on the Gevra–Bilaspur section, about 115 km from Raipur. Crash Details Preliminary reports indicate that the passenger train overshot a red signal […]

Environment

UN Warns Overshoot of 1.5 °C Climate Target

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned that global warming is heading well above the 1.5 °C threshold set by the Paris Agreement. According to its latest emissions-gap report, current climate pledges put the world on track for a rise of approximately 2.3 °C to 2.5 °C this century unless nations substantially ramp up […]

Business

Amazon Blocks Perplexity’s AI Shopping Agent

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

mazon.com Inc. has sent a legal notice to Perplexity AI, ordering the startup to stop its AI shopping tool, Comet, from operating on Amazon’s platform. The retail giant claims that the AI-driven bot violates its terms of service and creates a poor shopping experience by attempting automated purchases through unauthorized means. Dispute Over AI Shopping […]

Cricket Sports

Three Players Sanctioned After Asia Cup 2025 Heat-up

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 (Sept 9–28) disciplinary panel of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has punished three key players following heated matches between India national cricket team and Pakistan national cricket team. Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf has been handed a two-match suspension for accumulating four demerit points after two separate breaches of Article 2.21

International

Trump Calls Tariff Case “Life or Death” for US Economy

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

President Donald Trump has described the upcoming Supreme Court hearing on his tariff policy as a “life or death” matter for the United States, claiming that his trade measures have fueled stock market gains and strengthened the country’s economy. Trump’s Defence of Tariffs Addressing reporters at the White House, Trump said the tariffs were essential […]

International

At Least Seven Dead, Eleven Injured in Louisville Cargo Jet Crash

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

A cargo aircraft operated by UPS Airlines crashed shortly after take-off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, killing at least seven people and injuring eleven others. The plane was bound for Honolulu, Hawaii, when it went down near an industrial zone close to the airport, erupting into thick black smoke and flames. […]

Law & Order National

SC Firm on ‘Merit First’ in District Judiciary Promotions

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday emphasised that merit will not be compromised when considering promotions within the district judiciary. The court made this remark while reserving a decision on whether a uniform nationwide framework should determine seniority in the higher judicial services. Merit Must Prevail During the hearing, the bench underscored that promotions