Business Finance

RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.50% in First Hike Since 2023

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, delivering its first rate hike since February 2023 as policymakers respond to rising inflation and resilient economic growth. RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.50% The six-member Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to increase the repo rate from 5.25% […]

International

Mecca Pact Activated After Houthi Attacks

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have activated collective defence measures under the Mecca Pact after a fresh escalation in Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi territory, including civilian, economic and religious sites. Mecca Pact Activated After Houthi Attacks The decision was taken during an emergency meeting of the alliance’s Strategic Political and

International

India Condemns Russian Strike on Cargo Ship

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2026

India has condemned a Russian drone strike on a civilian cargo vessel in the Black Sea after two crew members were killed and three Indian nationals aboard the ship were taken for medical treatment in Romania. Indian Sailors Safe After Black Sea Strike The Turkish-owned cargo vessel MV Royad Mammadov was struck outside Romania’s territorial […]

Cricket Sports

Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down as India Captain

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of the Indian women’s cricket team across all formats with immediate effect, ending a leadership tenure that included India’s maiden senior Women’s ODI World Cup triumph and multiple major tournament titles. Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down as India Captain The 37-year-old announced her decision on October 6, saying she […]

International

British Airways Flight Drops 28,000 Feet in Emergency

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2026

A British Airways flight from London to Chicago declared an emergency over Ireland after experiencing a technical issue that prompted a rapid descent of about 28,000 feet before the aircraft safely returned to Heathrow Airport. British Airways Flight BA295 Declares Emergency Flight BA295 departed London Heathrow for Chicago O’Hare on October 5 aboard a Boeing […]

International

Nepal Ends Flood Search With 5,285 Still Missing

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2026

Nepal has formally ended its 40-day search and rescue operation following the devastating August 26 flash floods, shifting its focus towards rehabilitation and reconstruction even as 5,285 people remain missing. Nepal Ends 40-Day Flood Search Operation The decision was taken by the National Council of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority during a

International

Trump Offers US Help After Siberia Lab Death

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump has expressed concern over the death of a laboratory worker at a Siberian anti-plague research institute and said Washington is prepared to assist Russia as authorities monitor nearly 200 people for possible exposure. Trump Offers US Help Over Siberia Health Scare Trump said the United States was ready to help Russia […]

International

Siberia Lab Death Triggers Plague Investigation

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2026

A 28-year-old laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia has died from pneumonia of unknown origin, prompting Russian authorities to quarantine around 200 contacts and launch an emergency public health investigation. Siberia Lab Worker Dies After Mysterious Illness The woman, identified as Darya Shipilova, worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research

International

India-US Trade Talks Reach Critical Stage – Nirmala Sitharaman

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2026

India and the United States are continuing negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement, but Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has cautioned that talks have reached a difficult stage where further compromises may be increasingly hard to achieve. India-US Trade Talks Reach Negotiation Plateau Speaking at the Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi, Sitharaman said the proposed

Business Finance

GST Council Eyes Decriminalisation, GCC Relief

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2026

The GST Council is set to consider a wide-ranging package of process reforms at its October 8 meeting, including possible decriminalisation of GST offences, relief for global capability centres and simpler rules for refunds, registration and input tax credit. GST Council May Review Arrest Powers One of the major proposals under consideration is removal of […]