Cricket Sports

U19 Asia Cup: India Beat Sri Lanka to Enter Final

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

India’s Under-19 team stormed into the final of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup after defeating Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the semi-final played in Dubai. The match was reduced to 20 overs per side due to rain, but India showed composure and control to chase down the revised target without difficulty. Sri Lanka batted […]

Cricket Sports

India Beat South Africa to Win T20I Series

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

India defeated South Africa by 30 runs in the fifth and final T20 International at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, sealing the five-match series 3–1. The win capped a strong home performance for India in the 2025–26 T20I series against the touring South African team. India Post Strong Total India batted first and put […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Jihad to Jhola: Pakistan’s Two Most Reliable Exports

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Pakistan has finally perfected its export model. After decades of trial and error, the country now has two globally recognised, consistently delivered products. Terrorists and beggars. One destabilises regions, the other humiliates the nation. Both travel well, both embarrass allies, and neither requires industrial policy, innovation, or governance. Saudi Arabia’s recent

Law & Order National

ED Attaches Assets of Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood and Others

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth about ₹7.93 crore belonging to several high-profile individuals in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to an illegal online betting platform. The action is part of a wider probe into offshore betting operations allegedly associated with the app 1xBet and its linked brands. Who Is

Op-Eds Opinion

Dear Bangladesh, Blame India If You Want, But Fix Your Politics First

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Grief has a way of demanding villains before it demands facts. In Bangladesh today, that villain is once again India, summoned reflexively even as the most basic questions remain unanswered at home. Let us put one thing on the table immediately and without diplomatic sugarcoating. India is not in the business of killing mosquitos abroad. […]

South India State News

Siddaramaiah Rejects Power-Sharing Speculation in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed speculation about a power-sharing arrangement within the State government, stating that he was elected for a full five-year term and intends to complete it. He made the remarks while responding to questions in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, seeking to put an end to recurring rumours about a possible leadership […]

National

Delhi High Court Seeks Customs Reply in IndiGo Duty Refund Case

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

The Delhi High Court has asked the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to file a response in a plea by IndiGo seeking a refund of about ₹900 crore in re-import duties. The airline claims duties were wrongly charged when it re-imported aircraft parts and now wants a clear stance from the customs […]

Business

Adani Eyes Major Airport Expansion Across India

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Adani Enterprises is looking to significantly expand its airport operations in India as part of an investment plan estimated at around $11 billion. The group plans to bid for additional airports being offered for private operation by the government, strengthening its position as the country’s largest airport operator by number of facilities. Bidding for More […]

Cricket Sports

Head’s Century Puts Australia in Firm Control

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Australia tightened its grip on the match after a commanding century from Travis Head left the hosts firmly on top against their opponents in the ongoing Test. Head’s innings anchored Australia’s batting effort and significantly widened the gap between the two sides, placing Australia in a strong position as the game moved deeper into its […]

International

US Suspends Green Card Lottery Program

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

The United States government has announced the suspension of the Diversity Immigrant Visa program (commonly known as the green card lottery), pausing the issuance and processing of new visas under the scheme. The decision was directed by President Donald Trump and announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as part of broader changes to U.S. […]