International

Israeli Strikes Kill Palestinians in Gaza

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on January 31, 2026 killed at least 29 Palestinians, including several children, hospital officials in Gaza said. The strikes hit multiple areas, including Gaza City and Khan Younis, causing significant casualties and damage. Circumstances of the Strikes According to hospital sources, some of those killed were women and children,

International

India, US Trade Deal Nearing Closure: Goyal

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on January 31, 2026 that India and the United States are moving towards closure on a comprehensive trade agreement. He said negotiators from both countries are working to resolve outstanding issues ahead of a possible conclusion of talks. Focus on Market Access and Tariffs Goyal highlighted that discussions […]

International

India Backs Palestinians, Welcomes Gaza Peace Plan

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 31, 2026 reiterated India’s continued support for the people of Palestine during talks with a delegation of Arab foreign ministers and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. The meeting took place in New Delhi on the sidelines of the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Support for Peace […]

Cricket Sports

PCB Cancels T20 World Cup Kit Launch Event

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has cancelled a planned special event to unveil the national team’s kit for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The event was scheduled to take place ahead of Pakistan’s ongoing T20I series and was expected to mark the formal launch of the World Cup jersey. Reason Behind the Decision According […]

Economy National

Finance Minister to Use Part B to Outline Economic Vision

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026–27 on February 1. According to officials familiar with the plan, the Finance Minister will use Part B of the Budget speech to outline India’s broader economic direction, marking a departure from past practice. Breaking From Past Convention Traditionally, Part A of the Budget […]

International

Explosion Kills, Injures in Iran’s Bandar Abbas

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Bandar Abbas, Iran: An explosion struck a building in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on January 31, 2026, killing at least one person and injuring about 14 others, officials said. The blast occurred in an eight-storey residential structure near the port area. Cause Under Investigation Local authorities say the cause of the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why the Justice Department Cannot Investigate Epstein While Trump Is in Office

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

The resurfacing of the Epstein files has pushed an unresolved scandal back into the public domain, not because of new convictions or court rulings, but because raw allegations recorded by law enforcement are now visible to everyone. These documents do not decide guilt, but they raise a far more immediate and unavoidable question: can the […]

Cricket Sports

WCA Escalates Dispute With ICC Over World Cup Rules

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has raised fresh objections against the International Cricket Council (ICC) ahead of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, intensifying tensions following the controversial exclusion of Bangladesh from the tournament. Clash Over Player Participation Terms The WCA criticised a new set of squad participation terms circulated by the ICC to

International

Pakistan PM Admits Shame Over Seeking Foreign Loans

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said he feels ashamed when he and the country’s military leadership travel abroad seeking financial assistance to stabilise the economy, underlining the depth of Pakistan’s ongoing debt crisis. Debt Crisis Forces External Dependence Speaking at a public event, Sharif said Pakistan’s repeated reliance on foreign loans has hurt

State News West India

Sharad Pawar Says Family Won’t Attend Sunetra Pawar Oath

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Veteran politician Sharad Pawar has said that neither he nor any member of his family will attend the oath-taking ceremony of Sunetra Pawar as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Pawar made the comments from Baramati ahead of the ceremony in Mumbai. No Prior Information Given Sharad Pawar said he was not informed or consulted about […]