Cricket Sports

Shubman Gill to Begin Rehabilitation From December 1

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

India batter Shubman Gill will start his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from December 1 after recovering from a neck strain suffered during the first Test against South Africa. The injury forced him to miss the rest of the series and the subsequent ODIs. Light Batting Expected to Resume Soon According […]

International

US Push for Ukraine Peace Plan Faces Resistance

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The United States’ latest effort to advance a negotiated peace framework for the Ukraine war is facing strong opposition as talks continue. The peace proposal, which originally contained over two dozen clauses, has been revised after concerns that some terms appeared to favour Russian strategic interests. Key Sticking Points Slow Negotiations Diplomatic sources indicate

Law & Order National

SC Orders CBI Probe Into Digital Arrest Scams

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a nationwide investigation into rising “digital arrest” scams, where fraudsters pose as police or government officials and force victims to transfer money. The Court said the scale and sophistication of these scams call for central coordination. States Asked to Grant Consent for Unified […]

Law & Order National

NIA Raids Multiple Sites in Kashmir in Red Fort Blast Probe

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out coordinated searches across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday as part of its investigation into the November 10 car explosion outside Delhi’s Red Fort. Eight locations were searched simultaneously in Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts. Homes of Key Suspects Searched Search teams examined the residences of several individuals

Law & Order National

SC Refuses to Extend Deadline for Waqf Registration

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The Supreme Court has declined to extend the deadline for uploading waqf property details on the UMEED portal. Several petitioners, including organisations and individuals, had sought more time citing difficulties in completing the process. Petitioners Directed to Approach Waqf Tribunals The Court said that anyone facing genuine issues with the portal or documentation must

National

PM Modi Says Parliament Needs ‘Delivery, Not Drama’

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, urged all political parties to focus on productive lawmaking rather than disruptions. Speaking to the media, he said Parliament should prioritise “delivery, not drama,” stressing that citizens expect results, not theatrical exchanges. Opposition Should Engage Constructively, Says PM Modi said that the

Telecom

India to Enforce SIM-Binding and 6-Hour Web Logout for Messaging Apps

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued new rules requiring popular messaging apps in India — including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others — to bind each user account to the SIM card used at registration. Under the new guidelines, the apps will not function unless that specific SIM remains active in the device. Web Versions […]

South India State News

11 Dead, Over 50 Injured in Tamil Nadu Bus Collision

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

At least 11 people were killed and more than 50 injured after two government buses collided head-on near Vivekananda Polytechnic College in Tirupattur, Sivaganga district, on Sunday evening. The accident occurred around 5 PM when one bus was heading from Kangeyam to Karaikudi and the other was travelling from Karaikudi to Dindigul. Victims Shifted to […]

State News West India

Mumbai Activates GRAP-4 as Air Quality Turns Severe

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

Mumbai has enforced the highest level of pollution-control measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) after air quality in several parts of the city deteriorated to the “severe” category. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the restrictions were implemented after multiple monitoring stations recorded alarming spikes in PM2.5 and PM10 levels.

International

Japanese Defence Firms Record Strong Growth: SIPRI

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) shows that Japanese defence manufacturers posted significant revenue growth in 2024. The rise reflects both expanding global demand for military equipment and Japan’s gradual shift toward easing its post-war restrictions on defence exports. Export Rules Eased After Decades Japan began relaxing