Cricket Sports

Italy & Netherlands Qualify for T20 World Cup 2026

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

Italy and the Netherlands have officially secured their places in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after emerging as the top two teams from the Europe Regional Final. The 2026 edition of the tournament is scheduled to be held jointly in India and Sri Lanka between February and March next year. Italy Make Historic […]

International

US Tariff Revenue Surges Past $100 Billion This Year

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

The United States Treasury has reported a significant jump in customs revenue, with tariff collections crossing $100 billion in the first nine months of the 2025 fiscal year. This surge comes amid continued enforcement of high import duties under President Donald Trump’s trade policy agenda. June Sees Rare Budget Surplus The federal government posted a […]

National

Air India Crash: No Sabotage or Bird Strike Found

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

The preliminary report into the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash has ruled out sabotage or bird strike as causes of the accident. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 people onboard and 19 on the ground. The sole survivor, a British national, […]

International

Trump Visits Flood-Hit Texas, Calls Disaster ‘Unprecedented’

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

US President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump visited central Texas on July 11 to assess the widespread destruction caused by severe flash floods in the Hill Country region. The natural disaster, which struck over the July 4 weekend, has so far claimed at least 129 lives and left over 170 people missing, […]

Cricket Sports

Bumrah Explains Calm Reaction to Five-Wicket Haul at Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

Jasprit Bumrah produced a remarkable five-wicket haul at Lord’s during the third Test against England but chose not to celebrate in the usual animated fashion. Instead, the Indian pace spearhead quietly walked back to his mark. Asked later, Bumrah simply said, “I’m not 21 anymore,” reflecting his calm maturity and focus on the team’s bigger […]

Cricket Sports

Joe Root Breaks Dravid’s Test Catch Record at Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

England’s star batsman Joe Root etched his name in cricket history on Friday by becoming the highest outfield catcher in Test cricket, overtaking Indian legend Rahul Dravid. The milestone came during the third Test at Lord’s, where Root completed his 211th catch by diving low at first slip to dismiss Karun Nair off Ben Stokes’ […]

International

Wall Street Slips as Trump Threatens Canada, EU Tariffs

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

US stock markets edged lower on Friday after President Donald Trump signaled a possible 35% tariff on Canadian imports and hinted at new duties targeting the European Union. The announcement has sparked fresh concerns over trade tensions among global investors. Indices Retreat from Record Highs The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by around 0.6%, the […]

Business Finance

RBI OKs Voluntary Gold/Silver for Small Loans

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India has clarified that banks and NBFCs can accept voluntary pledges of gold or silver as collateral for small loans—without violating existing rules. This applies when such loans fall within the “collateral-free” limits set by RBI. The central bank emphasised that the pledge must be fully voluntary and not coerced. How […]

Business Industry

Adani Announces Two 1,000‑Bed AI Hospitals

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

The Adani Group has announced plans to enter the healthcare sector by building two advanced, 1,000‑bed hospitals in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Chairman Gautam Adani revealed this initiative at a medical conference, aiming to combine cutting-edge technology with affordable care under the theme “Adani Healthcare Temples”. ₹60,000 crore Commitment Adani confirmed that the Adani

Business Finance

RBI: ₹2,000 Notes No Longer Circulating, But Still Valid

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra informed Parliament’s Finance Committee that ₹2,000 notes are no longer being issued or found in everyday transactions, but remain fully legal tender. The notes were officially withdrawn from circulation in May 2023. Why They Still Count Despite being phased out, approximately ₹6,100 crore worth of ₹2,000 notes remain with the public […]