Cricket Sports

PSL Franchise Joins Boycott Over India-Pakistan Match

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

A Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise has symbolically “boycotted” the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match by tweeting promotional content that omits India. This follows a similar action by IPL’s Punjab Kings. The serves as a tit-for-tat response amid growing tensions surrounding the fixture. What Happened The PSL team’s post used images or graphics that […]

International

Trump Links Russia Sanctions to NATO Consensus

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is ready to impose “major sanctions” on Russia but only if all NATO countries agree and collectively halt their purchases of Russian oil. He made the statement in a post on his social media platform. Call for NATO Action Trump urged every NATO member to stop buying Russian oil, […]

Cricket Sports

Punjab Kings Omits Pakistan Name in Post

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

IPL franchise Punjab Kings promoted India’s Asia Cup 2025 clash without mentioning Pakistan. The social media post used hashtags such as “#AsiaCup2025 #INDv” but left out “Pakistan” from both the caption and the match graphic. Fans quickly noticed the omission, and the franchise later turned off comments. Boycott Calls Reach Supreme Court The move came […]

International

Floods Damage Nearly 2 Lakh Hectares of Crops in Punjab

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Severe floods have damaged more than 1.92 lakh hectares of standing kharif crops in Punjab, the state government reported. Officials warned that the upcoming rabi season could also be hit due to soil erosion and disrupted sowing schedules. Districts Worst Affected The worst-hit districts include Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Fazilka, Patiala, Kapurthala, and Firozpur. Farmers in

International

Trump Hosts Qatar PM After Israeli Strike

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump met Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani at the White House after an Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders. Trump said he was “unhappy” with the attack, calling it a unilateral move that did not align with U.S. or Israeli interests. Strike in Doha Draws Global Criticism The […]

International

Israel Accuses Pakistan at UN Over Bin Laden

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

At a United Nations Security Council session, Israel sharply criticised Pakistan, saying Islamabad cannot deny that Osama bin Laden was killed on Pakistani soil. The Israeli representative accused Pakistan of sheltering bin Laden and drew parallels with what Israel characterises as double standards in global counterterrorism. Claims Made by Israel Israel’s UN ambassador

National

Priyanka Gandhi Criticizes Modi Before Manipur Visit

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting Manipur only after two years since violence erupted in the state. She said it was disheartening that many lives were lost and the crisis dragged on before the Prime Minister considered a visit worthwhile. Remarks at Tribute Event Speaking at an event in […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s UN Vote on Two States: France Gains, Israel Loses

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

India’s decision to back the UN resolution endorsing the two-state solution for Palestine marked a significant departure from its recent abstentions. In siding with the overwhelming majority at the General Assembly, New Delhi appeared to prioritize its broader global calculus over bilateral sensitivities with Israel. The result was a moment where France gained credibility

Op-Eds Opinion

Why 114 Rafales Are India’s Biggest Defence Signal Since Pokhran II

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

India has had a few inflection points that quietly, firmly reset how the world reads New Delhi’s intent. Pokhran II in 1998 was one such moment. A three-decade later echo could arrive if the proposal to build 114 Rafales in India moves from paper to production. This is not only a purchase plan. It is […]

Entertainment Reviews

Mirai (2025) Review: A Grand Fantasy with Flaws

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Karthik Gattamneni’s Mirai is one of the most ambitious fantasy films to emerge from Telugu cinema in recent years. Backed by People Media Factory and mounted on a budget of around ₹60 crore, the film promises a grand spectacle that merges elements of Indian mythology with futuristic superhero storytelling. On paper, it is a bold […]