Cricket Sports

New Zealand Eye First Test Series Win in India, End Day 2 with 301-Run Lead

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

New Zealand is closing in on a historic Test series victory in India, finishing Day 2 of the second Test in Pune with a commanding 301-run lead. The Kiwis ended the day at 198/5 in their second innings, with captain Tom Latham leading the charge with a resilient 86. Wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell remains unbeaten on […]

International

Canadian MP Urges Law Enforcement to Address Khalistani Extremism Seriously

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya has called on the country’s law enforcement agencies to address Khalistani violent extremism with the seriousness it demands. Speaking in the House of Commons on Wednesday, Arya, who represents Nepean, emphasized that Khalistani extremism is a growing problem within Canada, requiring immediate attention from national

International

Germany Increases Visa Quota for Skilled Indian Professionals to 90,000 Annually

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that Germany has decided to significantly increase its annual visa quota for skilled Indian professionals from 20,000 to 90,000. The decision was confirmed during bilateral talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is on a three-day visit to India. The discussions focused on strengthening trade ties between the […]

International

Indian, Chinese Troops Begin Disengagement in Eastern Ladakh

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

In a significant development, Indian and Chinese troops have commenced phased disengagement at key friction points in eastern Ladakh, including Depsang and Demchok. Defence officials confirmed that Indian forces have begun pulling back equipment to rear locations, following agreements reached between the two nations to ease tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

International

Recalled Indian Envoy Claims Trudeau’s Circle Includes Khalistani Extremists

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

Recalled Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma has alleged that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s close associates include Khalistani extremists and anti-India elements. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Verma claimed that the Trudeau government shields these extremists for domestic political gain, leading to increasing tensions between India and

International Middle East

Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Shelter Kills 17, Injures Dozens

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

An Israeli airstrike on Thursday hit a school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing at least 17 people, including nine children, and injuring over 50, according to reports from Al-Awda hospital. The school, Al-Shuhada, was being used as a shelter for displaced people, most of whom were women and children, according to […]

Asia International

South Korea Condemns Russia-North Korea Defense Pact, Raises Security Concerns

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

South Korea has strongly condemned Russia’s move to formalize a defense pact with North Korea, raising alarms over the potential deployment of North Korean troops in Russia’s war in Ukraine. The pact, endorsed by Russia’s lower house of parliament on Thursday, commits Moscow and Pyongyang to mutual military assistance in the event of an attack […]

Cricket Sports

Two Soldiers, Two Porters Injured in Militant Attack in J&K’s Baramulla

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

In a militant attack on Thursday in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, two Army personnel and two porters sustained injuries during a firefight. The attack took place near the Nagin post in the Butapathri Sector, close to the Line of Control (LoC) and the tourist destination of Gulmarg. The incident is part of a […]

National

Union Cabinet Approves ₹1,000 Crore Venture Capital Fund for Space Sector

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund aimed at advancing India’s burgeoning space sector. The fund, which will be managed under the aegis of IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre), is designed to support innovation, economic growth, and boost India’s

Economy National

RBI Brings Back 100 Tonnes of Gold from UK, Boosting India’s Financial Security

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

In a major financial development, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has repatriated 100 tonnes of gold from the United Kingdom, marking the largest such transfer since 1991. This strategic move signals a shift in how India is managing its gold reserves, enhancing the country’s financial security while reflecting its growing economic strength. The significance […]