State News West India

Delhi Court Denies Bail to Luthra Brothers in Goa Fire Case

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

A Delhi court has denied transit anticipatory bail to Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners linked to the Goa nightclub fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, which killed 25 people on December 6. The brothers had sought temporary protection from arrest while they were abroad. Detained in Thailand, Deportation Expected The Luthra brothers were […]

Science

Humans Used Fire 350,000 Years Earlier Than Believed

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

A new archaeological study suggests that early humans were making and controlling fire nearly 400,000 years ago, pushing back the previously confirmed timeline by about 350,000 years. The discovery was made at the Barnham Palaeolithic site in Suffolk, where researchers uncovered strong evidence of deliberate fire use. What the Researchers Found Scientists identified burnt

Celebrity News Entertainment

Delhi HC Orders Action on Salman Khan’s Personality Rights Plea

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

The Delhi High Court has directed major social media platforms and online intermediaries to act on a petition filed by actor Salman Khan, who sought protection of his personality rights. The court ordered that his grievance be treated as a formal complaint and asked platforms to respond within three days. Allegations of Misuse of Identity […]

Business Markets

Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Jump 21% in November

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

mutual funds in India attracted net inflows of ₹29,911 crore in November 2025, marking a 21 percent increase compared with October. This growth reflects continued investor interest in equities amid strong market performance and positive economic indicators. Data Shows Broad-Based Demand According to industry figures released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India

Entertainment

Mahesh Babu Launches South India’s First Dolby Cinema

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Actor Mahesh Babu has launched South India’s first Dolby Cinema at AMB Cinemas Kapali in Bengaluru. The premium multiplex officially opened on December 16, marking AMB Cinemas’ entry into Karnataka after its successful Hyderabad flagship. State-of-the-Art Viewing Experience The new multiplex features nine advanced screens, including a dedicated Dolby Cinema hall equipped

Business Markets

Sensex, Nifty Slip on Weak Global Cues

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Indian markets turned negative on Thursday as the Sensex fell around 150 points from its intraday high and the Nifty slipped below 25,900. Both indices, which opened on a stronger note, lost momentum through the session amid broad-based selling pressure. Global Factors Weigh on Sentiment Weak trends across major Asian markets and mixed signals from […]

Business

Indian IT Giants to Deploy 200,000 Microsoft Copilot Licences

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced that Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and Wipro will collectively deploy over 200,000 Microsoft Copilot licences across their global operations. Each firm is set to roll out more than 50,000 licences, marking one of the largest enterprise AI deployments worldwide. Expanding AI Partnerships The deployment is part of strengthened partnerships

Law & Order National

SC Pushes Online Gaming Law Challenge to January

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

The Supreme Court has said that the petitions challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act (PROGA), 2025 will be heard by a three-judge Bench, postponing the matter to January 21, 2026. The court noted that questions involving the constitutional validity of a central law must be examined by a larger Bench. Industry Seeks […]

Business

Microsoft Announces 20 Million AI Skilling Drive in India

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced a major nationwide initiative to train 20 million Indians in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030. Speaking during his India visit, Nadella said the country has the potential to become a global leader in the AI era and highlighted the need for large-scale talent development. Part of Microsoft’s Larger India […]

International

Ex-Pakistan Spy Chief Faiz Hameed Gets 14-Year Jail Term

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

A Pakistan military court has sentenced former ISI Director-General Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed to 14 years in prison, marking one of the rarest convictions of a senior military officer in the country. The verdict follows a 15-month court-martial, during which he faced multiple charges under the Pakistan Army Act. Charges Include Political Activity, Misuse […]