International

Belgium to Recognise Palestinian State at UN Assembly

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Belgium has confirmed it will formally recognise the State of Palestine during the upcoming UN General Assembly session in September. The announcement follows a wave of similar commitments from countries including France, the UK, Canada, and Australia, signalling growing international momentum for Palestinian statehood. Conditional Recognition and Sanctions Belgian Foreign

Cricket Sports

Asif Ali Announces Retirement from International Cricket

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Pakistan’s middle-order batter Asif Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket, calling it “the greatest honour” to represent his country. In a social media post, he thanked fans, teammates, coaches, and his family for their constant support through highs and lows of his career. Record in White-Ball Formats Asif Ali, 33, made his international […]

Law & Order National

SC Seeks Review of RTE Exemption for Minority Schools

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over its 2014 judgment that excluded minority-run schools, both aided and unaided, from the provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The bench observed that such an exemption goes against the broader goal of universal elementary education and needs reconsideration. Referral to Larger Bench A two-judge bench comprising […]

Cricket Sports

Mitchell Starc Retires from T20Is to Focus on Tests and ODI World Cup

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from international T20 cricket. He has not featured in a T20I since the 2024 World Cup and finishes with 79 wickets in 65 matches, making him Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format after Adam Zampa. His decision comes just months before the next T20 World Cup in […]

State News West India

HC Orders Mumbai Streets Cleared by Sept 2 Amid Maratha Stir

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to clear all streets in Mumbai of Maratha quota protestors by Tuesday noon, September 2. The court noted that the agitation had gone beyond its allotted site at Azad Maidan, creating massive disruption to traffic, train services, and access to important offices in South Mumbai. Protest […]

International

Jake Sullivan: Trump Sacrificed India Ties for Pakistan Deals

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Former U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has alleged that Donald Trump weakened America’s long-standing strategic partnership with India to advance his family’s business interests in Pakistan. Sullivan described this as a “huge strategic harm,” stressing that India is vital for U.S. goals in technology, regional balance, and global partnerships. Pakistan

International

China Proposes SCO Bank and Energy Platform at Summit

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined ambitious proposals to strengthen the bloc. He called for the creation of a dedicated SCO Development Bank and announced a Global Energy Cooperation Platform to boost economic collaboration. China also pledged US$1.4 billion in loans over the next three years to […]

International

Newsom Mocks Trump with Modi-Putin-Xi SCO Moment

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom, a strong critic of Donald Trump, shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping walking together and sharing a laugh at the SCO Summit in Tianjin. Newsom captioned it with, “But have no fear … Trump is sending […]

International

Kim Jong Un Travels to China by Train for Major Parade

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang on Monday aboard his iconic green armoured train to attend a military parade in Beijing. The train crossed into China on Tuesday morning, where Kim was received by senior Chinese officials. This marks his first participation in a large-scale international event since assuming leadership in 2011. The […]

International

PM Modi Invites SCO Members Into India’s Growth Story

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the SCO Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited member countries to join “India’s journey of development.” He said India’s approach of “reform, perform, transform” reflects not only its domestic priorities but also its growing role in the global economy. Modi highlighted that India seeks partnerships to expand trade, investment, and innovation across