National Politics

Jan Suraaj Claims ₹14,000 Crore World Bank Loan Diverted in Bihar Polls

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

Jan Suraaj, the party led by Prashant Kishor, has alleged that approximately ₹14,000 crore of funds from the World Bank intended for development projects were diverted to finance the recent Bihar assembly election-campaign related cash transfers to women voters. The claim was made by the party’s key spokesperson Pavan Verma, who said the money was […]

East India State News

New Bihar Government Likely to Be Sworn In Nov 19-20

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

The process to form the 18th Legislative Assembly of Bihar is set to move quickly following the state’s recent assembly elections. The Election Commission of India will submit the final results to the Governor, and the Model Code of Conduct will be lifted. According to sources, the swearing-in ceremony for the new government is likely […]

International

US Removes Tariffs on Key Agri and Processed Foods

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump issued an executive order that exempts a wide range of agricultural and processed-food items from the “reciprocal tariffs” imposed earlier this year. The move means that products such as coffee, tea, fruits, nuts, spices and essential oils will now face zero import duty instead of the previously imposed rates of up […]

Cricket Sports

IPL 2026 Retention: Two Teams Reset, Two Gear Up Big

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are going back to the drawing board ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 auction. KKR released several high-profile players, including Andre Russell and Venkatesh Iyer, freeing up a purse of around ₹ 64.3 crore for the auction. SRH also trimmed their list considerably, signalling a rebuild […]

North India State News

J&K Police Station Blast Kills Nine, Injures Dozens

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

A late-night explosion at the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar on Friday killed nine people and injured more than 27, according to updated official assessments. Police and forensic teams were examining explosives that had been seized earlier from a terror-linked case in Faridabad, when the material accidentally detonated. How the Blast Occurred Investigators confirmed

Law & Order

Kashmir Police Station Blast Linked to Seized Explosives

By BPN News Desk November 15, 2025

An accidental explosion at the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, during the examination of seized explosives has claimed at least nine lives and injured over 30 people. The blast occurred late on Friday around 11:20 pm and was part of the investigation into a cache of explosives recovered from Faridabad, Haryana. The […]

International

Australia Joins Quad For Malabar 2025

By BPN News Desk November 15, 2025

Australia has joined India, Japan and the United States for Exercise Malabar 2025, one of the Indo-Pacific’s most significant annual naval drills aimed at strengthening coordination among the four Quad nations. The exercise, being held from November 10 to 18 in waters around Guam in the Western Pacific, brings together advanced warships, submarines, surveillance aircraft

Government Policies National

Cabinet Clears ₹25,060 Crore Export Promotion Mission

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a six-year Export Promotion Mission (EPM) with a total outlay of ₹25,060 crore aimed at boosting India’s export capabilities. The mission will focus on MSMEs, first-time exporters and labour-intensive industries, including textiles, leather, and handicrafts. The initiative is designed to improve India’s global trade competitiveness through

Cricket Sports

India Bowl Out South Africa For 159 On Day 1

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

India bowled out South Africa for 159 on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens. Jasprit Bumrah produced a superb spell, finishing with 5 for 27, his first Test five-wicket haul since April 2024. His early breakthroughs and sustained pressure set the tone for India’s control of the match. Siraj Strikes Twice […]

National Politics

Congress Says Jawaharlal Nehru’s Legacy Is Being Distorted

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

The Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to “deny, denigrate and distort” the contributions of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Speaking on Nehru’s 136th birth anniversary, party leaders said the government was engaged in altering historical narratives and downplaying Nehru’s role in shaping modern India’s democratic and