Business

Microsoft To Invest $17.5 Billion In India

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Microsoft has announced that it will invest $17.5 billion in India over the next four years, describing it as the company’s largest commitment in Asia. The announcement was made during CEO Satya Nadella’s visit, where he met senior government officials to discuss technology cooperation. Focus on data centres and AI The investment will be used […]

Football Sports

FIFA Chief Faces Ethics Complaint Over Trump Award

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing an ethics complaint after awarding a new “FIFA Peace Prize” to former US President Donald Trump during the World Cup draw. A human rights group has claimed the act breached FIFA’s rules on political neutrality, which require the organisation and its officials to remain impartial. Allegations focus on political […]

AI & Robotics Technology

India Plans Royalty Fee For AI Training On Copyrighted Content

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

India has proposed new rules that would require companies such as OpenAI and Google to pay royalties if they use copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence models. The plan aims to ensure that writers, artists and publishers are compensated when their work is used for AI development. Central licence system suggested Instead of negotiating individually […]

Cricket Sports

Cricket Coach Claims Players Attacked Him After Selection Row

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

A youth cricket coach in Puducherry, S Venkataraman, has alleged that three players assaulted him after they were left out of the squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The incident took place at a local practice ground, where the coach was reportedly attacked with a bat. Injuries and police case Venkataraman suffered multiple injuries, […]

International

X Will Comply With Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, has said it will follow Australia’s new law that bans social media accounts for anyone under 16. The company stated that compliance is required under Australian law and it will adjust its systems to meet the new rules. Age checks to be introduced Under the ban, platforms must […]

International

US Criticises China Over Radar Incident, Backs Japan

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

The United States has criticised China after Japanese authorities reported that Chinese fighter jets aimed radar at Japanese military aircraft near Okinawa. The US called the incident dangerous and said such behaviour increases the risk of miscalculation in the region. Strong support for Japan The US State Department said its commitment to Japan is “unwavering” […]

International

Trump Says Rate Cut Is Key Test For New Fed Chair

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

President Donald Trump has said that support for interest rate cuts will be a deciding factor when choosing the next chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve. He called it a “litmus test”, making clear that any nominee must favour reducing borrowing costs soon. Criticism of current leadership Trump again criticised the current Fed leadership and […]

International

Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Not Give Up Territory

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected suggestions that Ukraine should surrender any territory to end the war. Speaking after meetings with European leaders, he said that proposals backed by the United States, which hint at territorial compromise, were “unacceptable” and against the principles of international law. Peace plan concerns A recent peace

International

Meta Says Australia Ban May Push Teens To Riskier Apps

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Meta has warned that Australia’s new law banning social media for under-16s could push young users towards lesser-known platforms that are less regulated. The company said that while mainstream apps like Instagram and Facebook have moderation systems, teenagers may switch to smaller platforms that do not have the same level of safety checks. Ban came […]

Entertainment

JioHotstar To Invest ₹4,000 Crore In Southern Market

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

JioHotstar has announced plans to invest ₹4,000 crore over the next five years to strengthen its presence in South India. The investment will support content creation in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, with the platform aiming to build a large catalogue of regional films, series and originals. More shows and creator ecosystem The company said […]