International

Macrons to Submit Evidence to Refute Gender Rumors

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have filed a defamation lawsuit in Delaware against U.S. commentator Candace Owens. The lawsuit arises from Owens’ repeated claims that Brigitte Macron was born male and was formerly known as her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux. The Macrons say these claims are false. Evidence to be Presented Their […]

Cricket Sports

ICC Acts Over PCB Filming Andy Pycroft Video

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reprimanded the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for violating tournament rules during Asia Cup 2025. One major allegation is that PCB recorded a meeting in the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) with match referee Andy Pycroft—a restricted zone where recordings and cameras are not allowed. Match Delay and Protest […]

International

US, UK, France Block UN Bid to Sanction BLA

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Pakistan and China jointly proposed to list the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its militant wing, the Majeed Brigade, as terrorist groups under the UN Security Council’s 1267 sanctions regime. This move would attach global sanctions if approved. Western Powers Say No for Now The United States, United Kingdom, and France blocked the proposal. They […]

National

Sam Pitroda Says He “Felt at Home” in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Sam Pitroda, head of the Indian Overseas Congress, has stirred controversy by saying he always “felt at home” during visits to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. He made these remarks while calling for India to adopt a “neighbourhood first” foreign policy, focusing on improving ties with neighbouring countries. Key Quotes Pitroda said, “They look like me, […]

International

Pakistan Opens Doors for More in Saudi Defence Pact

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual defence agreement under which any aggression against one country will be treated as aggression against both. The deal was signed by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. Veiled Message for India Soon after the pact, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja […]

International

US Vetoes UN Call for Gaza Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The United States cast its sixth veto at the UN Security Council on September 18, 2025, rejecting a resolution that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution also called for Israel to lift its restrictions on aid access to the besieged territory and for the release of all hostages […]

International

Yasin Malik Claims Manmohan Singh Thanked Him for Meeting Hafiz Saeed

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Yasin Malik, jailed leader of the JKLF, has filed an affidavit in the Delhi High Court stating that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed gratitude to him after Malik’s 2006 meeting with Hafiz Saeed, founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Role of Intelligence Bureau Malik claims senior officials in the Intelligence Bureau, including then-Special Director V. K. Joshi, […]

National Politics

Controversy After Alagiri’s ‘Slap Kangana’ Comment

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Former Tamil Nadu Congress president KS Alagiri has stirred a political row by suggesting that actor-MP Kangana Ranaut should be slapped if she visits Tamil Nadu. His remarks directed at farm workers came in response to Ranaut’s past comments about women working in agriculture. Alagiri’s Justification Alagiri told reporters that agriculturists had approached him upset […]

South India State News

Heavy Rain: 41 Trees Down, South-West Bengaluru Worst Hit

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Heavy rain in Bengaluru on Thursday caused widespread disruption, especially in the southern and western zones of the city. According to city authorities, 41 trees fell, and many more branches collapsed between 6 am and 6 pm. More than 100 complaints were logged during this period. Areas Most Affected Bengaluru South, including Jayanagar, JP Nagar, […]

International

Trump Reaffirms Closeness to Modi Amid Russia Oil Dispute

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

During a joint press conference in the UK with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “very close to India” and “very close to the Prime Minister of India,” referring to Narendra Modi. He noted he had recently wished Modi a happy birthday and described their relationship as “very good.” Mixed […]