International

Trump Signals Indirect Role In Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he expects to play an indirect role in potential negotiations involving Iran, signalling renewed diplomatic movement around the long-stalled nuclear discussions while keeping Washington formally at arm’s length. Trump Indirect Role In Iran Talks Speaking to reporters, Trump indicated the United States would not immediately enter direct

International

Tarique Rahman To Take Oath As Bangladesh PM

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh following his party’s decisive electoral victory, marking a major political shift in the country after years of Awami League rule. Tarique Rahman Oath Ceremony Venue And Timing The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Manjrekar’s Twitter Lecture After India-Pakistan Match, When Ex-Players Chase Relevance Instead Of Responsibility

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

He didn’t say it during commentary. He didn’t analyse it in a column. He didn’t even frame it as a cricketing discussion. He posted it on Twitter, instantly turning the aftermath of an India Pakistan match into a debate about his opinion rather than the match itself. Sanjay Manjrekar’s lecture on the absence of a […]

Cricket Sports

Axar Patel On Pressure In India Pakistan Match

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

India all-rounder Axar Patel said matches between India and Pakistan carry greater expectations than regular fixtures, noting the intense attention and atmosphere surrounding the rivalry in international cricket. Axar Patel On India Pakistan Pressure Speaking ahead of the high-profile encounter, Axar said players approach the game like any other match but acknowledge the

Cricket Sports

Mohsin Naqvi Leaves As India Beat Pakistan

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

India secured a 61-run victory over Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2026 match, a contest that also drew attention after Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi left the stadium before the game concluded. Mohsin Naqvi Leaves During India Pakistan Match Mohsin Naqvi was seen departing the R. Premadasa Stadium while Pakistan were struggling in […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India–Israel $8.6 Billion Arms Deal: Preparing For Drone Wars Against Pakistan And China

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

When reports emerged that India had agreed to defence deals worth roughly $8.6 billion with Israel, the reaction in many circles followed the usual pattern. People asked what missiles were being bought, what range they had, and whether they were meant for Pakistan or China. That question itself misses the point. This is not a […]

International

Satellite Images Show China Nuclear Site Expansion

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

Satellite imagery has indicated expansion activity at a nuclear weapons-related complex in Sichuan province of China, drawing attention from analysts monitoring strategic military infrastructure developments. China Nuclear Facility Expansion Sichuan Recent images show new construction around a secured installation believed to be linked to nuclear weapons storage and

Op-Eds Opinion

Why India’s Biggest Agri Reform May Come From Space Not Parliament

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

India has spent decades attempting to reform agriculture through laws, committees, protests, loan waivers and MSP hikes. Every effort eventually ran into the same barrier: nobody trusted the numbers used to justify reform. Governments relied on rainfall estimates, surveys and state-level averages, while farmers relied on lived experience. The result was permanent

International

$5 Billion Pledged For Gaza Reconstruction

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump said members of the Board of Peace have pledged financial support worth $5 billion for reconstruction efforts in Gaza as discussions continue on post-conflict stabilisation and humanitarian relief. Gaza Reconstruction Funding Pledge According to the announcement, the funds are intended for rebuilding housing, public infrastructure, and essential

National

ECI Suspends 7 Bengal Officials Over Roll Lapses

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven government officials in West Bengal for alleged dereliction of duty during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) activities related to electoral rolls, citing lapses in supervision and verification processes. West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision Action The suspensions were ordered after the Commission reviewed complaints