Cricket Sports

Gambhir’s Role Questioned in Rohit ODI Captaincy Exit

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has alleged that head coach Gautam Gambhir played an influential role in the decision to remove Rohit Sharma as India’s One Day International captain. Tiwary claimed the move was executed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar but suggested that Gambhir “fired the gun from his shoulder,” implying behind-the-scenes pressure rather than […]

International

Putin Says Russia Ready To Mediate Israel-Iran Tensions

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate phone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the evolving situation involving Iran and wider regional tensions. During the talks, Putin said Russia is prepared to play a mediating role to help reduce escalation. Emphasis On Dialogue According to official

International

Putin And Netanyahu Discuss Iran In Phone Call

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation to discuss developments in the Middle East, with particular focus on Iran. The call came amid heightened international attention on regional stability and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. Russia Signals Diplomatic Role According to official statements,

State News West India

Mumbai: Shiv Sena’s 30-Year BMC Rule Ends

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results for 2026 show a major political shift as Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) lost control of the civic body it led for nearly three decades. The BJP–Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) alliance secured a clear majority, ending the long dominance of Shiv Sena (UBT) in the richest municipal corporation […]

National

High US Tariffs Will Hurt Exports – Shashi Tharoor

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor warned that Indian exporters could struggle to compete in the United States market if total import duties rise to 75% under recent US tariff policies announced by President Donald Trump. He said such high tariffs would make Indian goods unviable in the American market. Tariff Escalation Explained Tharoor noted that an […]

International

China, Canada Say Ties Have “Turned Around” In Beijing Talks

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Beijing as part of Carney’s first official visit by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade. Xi said recent diplomatic engagement has opened a new chapter in relations and described improvements as a “turnaround” in ties between the two countries. Both leaders pledged […]

National Politics

BJP To Announce New Party President On January 20

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its schedule for choosing a new national party president. The party said nominations for the post will be filed on January 19, and the name of the new president will be officially declared on January 20. Process Details According to the organisational poll plan, potential candidates can submit […]

International

France To Send Additional Forces To Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron said France will deploy additional military forces to Greenland as part of increased European coordination on Arctic security. The reinforcement will include land, air and naval elements and will operate alongside allied forces already present on the island. Support For Denmark Macron said the move is intended to demonstrate solidarity with

International

Tensions Rise Over Greenland’s Future

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers arrived in Copenhagen to reassure Denmark and Greenland of congressional support amid rising tensions over President Donald Trump’s repeated push for US control of Greenland. They plan to meet senior officials to discuss security and diplomatic concerns. European military presence grows Several European countries, including France,

Technology Telecom

Airtel, Tata Firms May Seek AGR Relief From Centre

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Bharti Airtel and Tata group telecom companies are considering a joint move to approach the government for relief on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. The companies are assessing whether to seek treatment similar to the relief recently extended to Vodafone Idea, citing the need for a level playing field in the sector. Context Of […]