Business Finance

RBI Says Low Inflation Boosts India’s Competitiveness

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that low inflation in India is helping to support the country’s global competitiveness and sustain economic momentum. In its latest assessment of economic indicators, the central bank noted that even though headline consumer price inflation edged up slightly in November, it stayed below the lower tolerance limit […]

Cricket Sports

PCB to Complain to ICC Over India U19 Conduct

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has said it will lodge a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council over the conduct of some members of the India Under-19 cricket team during the Under-19 Asia Cup final. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi alleged that Indian players repeatedly provoked their Pakistani counterparts during the match. Pakistan went on to […]

International

US Recalls Around 30 Envoys in ‘America First’ Push

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

The United States has ordered the recall of nearly 30 ambassadors and senior diplomats from overseas postings as part of President Donald Trump’s push to align the country’s foreign service more closely with his “America First” policy. The move affects a mix of ambassadors and career foreign service officers who were serving as Washington’s top […]

Defence

India Nears BrahMos Missile Deals with Vietnam, Indonesia

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

India is moving closer to finalising export agreements for its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile with Vietnam and Indonesia, in deals estimated to be worth around $450 million. The proposed agreements are part of India’s expanding defence export push and reflect growing interest in Indian military platforms in Southeast Asia. Officials familiar with the process said […]

International

China Calls for Ceasefire and Political Settlement in Sudan

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

China has urged all parties involved in the ongoing conflict in Sudan to agree to an immediate ceasefire and pursue a political settlement to end the fighting. The appeal was made during a discussion at the United Nations, where a Chinese representative said the priority must be stopping hostilities and returning to dialogue. China said […]

Defence National

India Must Prepare for High-Intensity Conflicts, Says CDS

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday warned that India needs to be ready for a range of evolving security threats, including high-intensity conflicts and longer-term wars arising from territorial disputes with neighbouring countries. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, he said the changing character of warfare requires India to maintain

North India State News

Dense Fog Disrupts Flights at Delhi Airport

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Dense fog on Sunday morning caused significant disruption at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi, leading to the cancellation of several flights and delays for many others. Poor visibility due to early-morning fog reduced aircraft landing and takeoff capacity, forcing airport authorities and airlines to adjust schedules for safety. Airport operations resumed

East India State News

Section 163 Imposed in West Karbi Anglong After Protests

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

The Assam administration has imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in parts of West Karbi Anglong following violent protests linked to demands over grazing land rights. The prohibitory order was enforced after demonstrations escalated into clashes and incidents of arson, prompting authorities to act to maintain public order. According to

International

US Lawmakers Condemn Killing of Hindu Man in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

United States lawmakers have strongly condemned the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, calling it a grave act of violence and urging authorities in Dhaka to ensure justice and protect religious minorities. The condemnation follows the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in the Mymensingh district, an incident that has triggered international concern over the […]

International

Russia Downplays Outcome of Ukraine Peace Talks in Miami

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Russia has said that the latest round of discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, held in Miami over the weekend, should not be viewed as a diplomatic breakthrough. The Kremlin said the talks were part of an ongoing engagement process but failed to deliver any concrete progress on key disagreements between the parties […]