Cricket Sports

Yashasvi Jaiswal Breaks Tendulkar’s Record at The Oval

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scripted history during the ongoing fifth Test against England at The Oval, surpassing a long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar. With a composed and confident knock, Jaiswal crossed 1,100 runs in the 2025 Test series, becoming the highest Indian run-scorer in a single Test series—eclipsing Tendulkar’s 1,093 runs scored during

International

Former Mali PM Moussa Mara Arrested for Dissent

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Former Mali Prime Minister Moussa Mara has been arrested and placed in pretrial detention after voicing support for political detainees who had criticized the ruling military junta. Authorities have accused Mara of attempting to undermine state authority and inciting unrest through a post on X (formerly Twitter), in which he expressed solidarity with jailed opposition […]

State News West India

Communal Tensions Flare in Pune’s Yavat Village

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Communal unrest broke out in Yavat village of Pune’s Daund taluka following a social media post by a non-local resident that allegedly hurt religious sentiments. The incident led to vandalism, arson, and a large-scale police response. What Triggered the Violence The conflict began after a youth from Nanded, residing in Yavat, shared a WhatsApp status […]

Defence National

Centre: No Formal Talks Held on F‑35 Jets with U.S.

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

The Indian government has clarified that it has not held any formal discussions with the United States regarding the possible purchase of F‑35 stealth fighter jets. The statement was made in response to a question in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh. Joint Statement Mentions Policy Review, […]

National Politics

Tharoor Gives Cryptic Reply to Rahul Gandhi’s Comment on Trump

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor responded today to Rahul Gandhi’s remark branding U.S. President Trump’s economic policies as “dead economy.” Tharoor’s reply hinted that Gandhi’s statement was misplaced and possibly misunderstood. Gandhi Criticised Trump’s Economic Record Rahul Gandhi had called Trump’s economic performance “dead” during a political rally, directly referencing

Defence National

PM Modi Warns Pakistan of Swift Response With BrahMos

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong warning to Pakistan during his address in Varanasi, declaring that any future act of terrorism would be met with powerful retaliation using BrahMos missiles manufactured in Uttar Pradesh. He said that even the mention of the missile’s name makes Pakistan uneasy. BrahMos Missiles to Be Made in Lucknow […]

Law & Order National

Former MP Prajwal Revanna Sentenced to Life for Rape

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

A special court for elected representatives in Karnataka has sentenced former JD(S) Member of Parliament, Prajwal Revanna, to life imprisonment in a high-profile rape case involving a domestic worker. The court also imposed a fine of ₹5 lakh and directed compensation to the survivor. Fast-Track Conviction After One-Year Trial Revanna was convicted following a trial […]

Agriculture National

PM Releases ₹20,500 Crore to Farmers Under PM-Kisan

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, officially released the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The latest installment provides direct benefit transfers to over 9.7 crore farmers across India. ₹2,000 Transferred to Each Eligible Farmer Under the 20th

National

IIT Bombay Student Dies by Suicide From Hostel Terrace

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

A 26‑year‑old student from IIT Bombay reportedly died by suicide early Saturday after jumping from the terrace of his hostel building. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and is currently under police investigation. Who Was the Student The deceased has been identified as Rohit Sinha, a fourth‑year student of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, originally

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi’s Claim About Arun Jaitley Fact-Checked by Son

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed at a legal conference that former Union Minister Arun Jaitley was “sent to threaten” him over his opposition to India’s farm laws. This claim was swiftly denied by Rohan Jaitley, Arun Jaitley’s son. Timeline Doesn’t Add Up Arun Jaitley passed away in August 2019—well before the farm laws were introduced […]