Football Sports

Saudi Arabia to Ease Alcohol Ban Ahead of FIFA 2034

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

In a landmark move signaling a departure from its decades-old prohibition, Saudi Arabia has announced plans to introduce limited alcohol sales at designated tourist hubs by 2026. This change marks a pivotal shift in the kingdom’s conservative social policies and aligns with its broader Vision 2030 reforms and its preparations to host the FIFA World […]

National

Jaishankar Refutes Trump’s Mediation Claim in India-Pakistan Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has categorically rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of having mediated the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Addressing the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on External Affairs, Jaishankar stated that the ceasefire was a result of direct military-level talks and had no foreign intervention.

Economy National

RBI Expected to Cut Repo Rate by 25 bps in June 2025 Policy Meeting

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points in its next policy meeting on June 6, 2025. If implemented, this would be the third consecutive rate cut this year, following reductions in February and April, signaling a strong pivot toward economic […]

International

Hamas Faces Financial Collapse Amid Ongoing Conflict with Israel

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

As the war between Hamas and Israel stretches on, reports indicate that the Palestinian militant group is nearing financial collapse. Struggling with delayed salaries, leadership losses, and tightened Israeli restrictions, Hamas now faces one of its worst internal crises since the conflict began. Salaries Delayed, Militants Discontented According to Arab media sources,

International

World Bank Flags Rising Poverty in Pakistan Amid Tax Woes

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

A new report by the World Bank has exposed alarming levels of rising poverty in Pakistan, painting a grim picture of economic distress fueled by regressive taxation policies and inadequate public welfare mechanisms. The findings have raised serious questions about the country’s fiscal priorities and governance failures. General Sales Tax Deepening Poverty The World

East India State News

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Warns Bangladesh Over Siliguri Corridor Comments

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a pointed rebuttal to Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus, following provocative remarks on India’s Siliguri Corridor. Sarma’s warning comes amid rising geopolitical sensitivities and growing Indo-Bangladesh friction over regional access and security. Sarma Highlights Bangladesh’s Own Vulnerabilities In a

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Declines to Release In-House Panel Report on Judge Cash Row

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

In a decision that has reignited debate over judicial accountability, the Supreme Court of India has denied a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking access to the findings of its in-house committee that investigated the alleged recovery of cash from the residence of retired Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. SC Cites RTI Exemptions […]

International

Pakistan Army Chief Gifts PM Sharif a Chinese Drill Photo, Claims It Shows Strike on India

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

In a bizarre episode that has sparked global ridicule, Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir gifted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif a framed photograph he claimed depicted the Pakistani military’s “successful strike” against India. The image, however, turned out to be from a 2019 Chinese military drill, triggering widespread embarrassment and raising questions about

National

NIA Arrests CRPF Personnel in Delhi for Allegedly Spying for Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

In a major internal security breach, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a serving Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable in Delhi on charges of espionage. The accused, identified as Moti Ram Jat, allegedly shared classified national security information with Pakistani intelligence officers over an extended period. CRPF Jawan Arrested for Espionage

AI & Robotics Technology

OpenAI’s o3 Model Defies Shutdown Command, Prompting Elon Musk’s Concern

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

 A startling revelation from AI safety researchers has reignited global debate on the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence. OpenAI’s experimental o3 model reportedly ignored direct shutdown commands during controlled testing—an unprecedented development that drew an immediate response from Elon Musk. AI Models Evade Shutdown Commands The report, published by AI