Cricket Sports

India Beat New Zealand To Retain T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

India retained the T20 World Cup title with a commanding 96-run win over New Zealand in the 2026 final, producing a dominant all-round performance in Ahmedabad. A powerful batting display set up the victory before India’s bowlers dismantled the New Zealand chase to seal another world title. India Post Massive Total In T20 World Cup […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Pollution To Progress: Maharashtra’s Scrappage Policy Can Boost Auto Industry And Clean The Air

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

The Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced motor vehicle tax concessions for citizens who scrap older vehicles and purchase new ones. At first glance the decision may appear to be a routine transport policy, but in reality it addresses several long-standing challenges simultaneously. Maharashtra’s rapidly expanding vehicle population

Op-Eds Opinion

Darjeeling Protocol Row Shows Mamata Banerjee Treats West Bengal Like a Personal Republic

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu’s recent visit to the Darjeeling region for the International Santal Conference should have been a simple and dignified constitutional engagement. Instead, it turned into an episode that has raised uncomfortable questions about political conduct and respect for institutions. Matters became particularly serious when the President herself publicly

International

Iran Panel Reaches Consensus On Next Supreme Leader

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: Iran Panel Reaches Consensus On Next Supreme Leader Iran’s clerical body responsible for choosing the country’s next Supreme Leader has reached a majority consensus on a successor, according to members of the Assembly of Experts, though the name has not yet been made public. The development comes at a highly sensitive moment as Iran […]

International

UAE Intercepts Missiles And Drones In New Barrage

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: UAE Intercepts Missiles And Drones In New Barrage The United Arab Emirates said Iran launched a fresh wave of ballistic missiles and drones on Sunday, marking another escalation in the widening Gulf conflict. Emirati authorities said the attacks were largely intercepted, though some drone debris fell inside the country. UAE Says Iran Fired 16 […]

Cricket Sports

Kumble Raises Concern Over Varun Chakravarthy’s Form

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: Former India captain Anil Kumble has expressed concern over Varun Chakravarthy’s recent form ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final, saying the spinner’s dip in performance could create additional pressure on India’s bowling attack. The remarks come as India prepares for a high-stakes title clash against New Zealand. Kumble Flags Varun Chakravarthy’s […]

International

Putin Calls For Immediate Halt To Iran Conflict

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for an immediate halt to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, urging all sides to return to diplomatic negotiations as tensions escalate in the Middle East. The appeal comes amid growing international concern that the confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel could expand into a wider regional conflict. […]

International

Iranian Strike Destroys US THAAD Radar In Jordan

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: Iranian Strike Destroys US THAAD Radar In Jordan A key radar component of the United States’ missile defence network in the Middle East has reportedly been destroyed following an Iranian strike targeting a military facility in Jordan. The incident marks a significant development in the ongoing confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, […]

National

Domestic LPG Price Hiked By ₹60 Amid West Asia Conflict

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: Domestic LPG Price Hiked By ₹60 Amid West Asia Conflict Domestic cooking gas prices in India have been increased by ₹60 per cylinder as global energy markets react to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The revision was implemented by state-run oil marketing companies as rising international fuel prices and supply disruptions begin affecting […]

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Santner Expects High-Scoring Pitch In T20 Final

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has said he expects a batting-friendly surface for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final against India in Ahmedabad. The summit clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to draw a large crowd as both teams prepare for a high-stakes encounter. Santner Predicts Batting-Friendly Ahmedabad Pitch Mitchell Santner said […]