Law & Order National

SC Dismisses Plea Against Telangana BC Quota Stay

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the Telangana government’s Special Leave Petition challenging the High Court’s interim stay on increasing Backward Classes (BC) reservation to 42 % in local body elections. High Court’s earlier stay On October 9, the Telangana High Court paused implementation of Government Order No. 9, which had raised the BC quota […]

International

India Denies Trump’s Phone Promise Claim

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

New Delhi on Thursday rejected US President Donald Trump’s assertion that he had spoken by phone with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which Modi promised India would halt Russian oil imports. The External Affairs Ministry stated no such call took place. Trump’s original assertions Trump had claimed Modi assured him the halt would be a […]

International

Moscow Says Oil Trade Benefits Indian Economy

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that Prime Minister Modi had assured him India would stop buying Russian oil, Russia’s ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, responded by saying Moscow does not meddle in other nations’ energy policies. Oil supplies and economic benefits Alipov asserted that Russian oil shipments are “very beneficial” to the Indian economy.

Olympics Sports

Ahmedabad Recommended As 2030 Games Host

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport has recommended Ahmedabad, India as the proposed host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, to be confirmed at the General Assembly on November 26 in Glasgow. India’s past and Olympic bid link India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in 2010. The 2030 centenary edition is being viewed as […]

Business Finance

Axis Bank Shares Rise Despite Profit Drop

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

Axis Bank reported a 26 % year-on-year drop in net profit for Q2 FY26, down to ₹5,090 crore. The decline was driven by a sharp rise in provisions, including a one-time ₹1,231 crore standard asset provision linked to discontinued crop loans. Core performance shows resilience Despite the earnings hit, the bank’s core business held steady. […]

International

US May Impose 500% Tariff On China

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that 85 senators are ready to grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose a 500 % tariff on Chinese imports if Beijing continues buying Russian oil. Reason for the threat Bessent accused China of indirectly funding Russia’s war in Ukraine through its energy purchases. He said such purchases […]

Cricket Sports

Williamson Joins LSG As Strategic Adviser

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

Kane Williamson has been appointed strategic adviser of Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2026. The announcement was made by the team’s owner, Sanjiv Goenka. Coaching staff changes Justin Langer will continue as head coach. Carl Crowe has been brought in as spin bowling coach, and Bharat Arun remains part of the bowling coaching setup. […]

International

UN Must Change, EAM Jaishankar Warns

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

At the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ Chiefs Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged urgent reforms to the UN, warning that the institution still mirrors the world of 1945 rather than today’s realities. UN out of step with modern world Jaishankar said that over the past 80 years, UN […]

International

Judge Blocks Trump Layoffs Amid Shutdown

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order that bars the Trump administration from proceeding with layoffs of thousands of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. Judge’s reasoning Judge Susan Illston of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco found that the planned job cuts “appear politically motivated” and lack proper justification.

Finance

Delhi HC Questions Removal of GST Aid

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to explain why it removed a GST concession for the differently-abled on vehicle purchases. The court said taking away a benefit already granted is troubling. What changed Earlier, persons with locomotor disabilities were eligible for a lower GST rate on certain cars compared to the standard 28%. […]