Cricket Sports

Vijay Shankar Set to Join Tripura After TN Move

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

All-rounder Vijay Shankar has decided to part ways with Tamil Nadu and is set to join the Tripura cricket team for the 2025–26 domestic season. He has already obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association and is awaiting Tripura Cricket Association’s final approval. Following in Vihari’s Footsteps Shankar will be […]

National Politics

Congress Criticizes “MEGA” Strategy

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

The Indian National Congress has strongly attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “MAGA + MIGA = MEGA” idea, which combined the U.S. slogan “Make America Great Again” with India’s “Make in India.” The party said this has now become a “MAHA headache” for India after the U.S. imposed steep tariffs on Indian exports. Tariff Hike Hits […]

International

India Won’t Quit Russian Oil Despite US Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

Indian petroleum refiners have made it clear they will continue importing Russian crude oil despite mounting pressure from the United States. Industry executives said there has been no instruction from the government to halt purchases, stressing a “country first, commerce later” approach. Tariff Concerns Impact Volumes, Not Strategy September loading orders have dipped,

Uncategorized

Northern Railways Cancels and Short-Terminates Services

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

Northern Railways has cancelled 22 trains scheduled to stop at or depart from Jammu and Katra railway stations. In addition, 27 trains have been short-terminated within the division as part of precautionary measures following continuous heavy rainfall. Record Rainfall Triggers Floods and Damage The Jammu region recorded more than 250 mm of rainfall in less […]

International

UK Sees 257% Rise in Sexual-Offence Convictions by Indians

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

Between 2021 and 2024, sexual-offence sentence events involving Indian nationals in the UK jumped by 257%, rising from 28 in 2021 to 100 in 2024. This was the steepest increase among all foreign nationality groups during that period. Data Reflects Sentencing Events, Not Unique Individuals Authorities clarified that the numbers refer to sentencing occasions—not individual

South India State News

Case Filed Against Vijay and His Security

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

Tamil actor and politician Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has been booked by the Kunnam Police along with his bouncers after a complaint was filed alleging rough handling during a party event. Allegation from a Party Worker The complainant, Sarathkumar of Perambalur, alleged that as Vijay took the stage at a rally, his […]

Business Industry

US Tariffs Halt Production in India’s Export Hubs

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

The sharp rise in U.S. import duties has forced textile and apparel units in Tirupur, Noida, and Surat to halt operations. The new 50% tariffs on Indian goods have severely undercut their cost competitiveness, leaving exporters unable to keep production lines running. Exporters Warn of Huge Disadvantages The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said […]

Cricket Sports

PCB Denies Captaincy Changes After Contract Shakeup

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed speculation that Test captain Shan Masood and ODI skipper Mohammad Rizwan may be removed from their roles. A PCB spokesperson clarified that no discussions have been held on leadership changes and that both players remain secure in their positions. Contracts Reshuffled — No Category A In a surprising […]

International

Trump Warns Putin Over Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that the United States is prepared to launch an “economic war” if Moscow refuses to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump made it clear that Washington will rely on sanctions and financial pressure rather than direct military action, saying, “we’re not going to get into […]

International

Japan Plans $68B Investment Push in India

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

Tokyo is preparing to double its private-sector investment target in India to 10 trillion yen (about $68 billion) over the next decade. The announcement is expected during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan from August 29–31. Focus on Chips, AI and Clean Technologies The new investment plan will focus heavily on technology sectors such […]