Cricket Sports

India Close in on Series Level with Massive Lead at Edgbaston

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

India are on the cusp of leveling the five-match Test series after a commanding performance at Edgbaston. England ended Day 4 on 72 for 3, still needing 536 runs to achieve an unprecedented chase of 608. With seven wickets remaining and one day left, India are firmly in control and set to make it 1-1. […]

Economy National

India Ranked World’s 4th Most Equal Society: World Bank

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

India has been ranked the fourth most equal society in the world by the World Bank, based on its latest Gini index data. With a score of 25.5, India now ranks ahead of all G7 and G20 nations, showcasing its strides in reducing income disparity and pushing inclusive development. Gini Index Reflects Narrowing Income Gap […]

National

Stalin Backs Thackeray Rally, Calls Hindi Pushback a Storm of Protest

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has strongly endorsed the joint rally by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray in Mumbai, framing it as a pivotal moment in the growing nationwide resistance to Hindi imposition. Hailing the event as a “storm of protest,” Stalin drew parallels between Maharashtra’s mobilization and Tamil Nadu’s decades-long defiance of forced language […]

International

UK Court Upholds Ban on Palestine Action Under Terror Law

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

A UK court has officially upheld the government’s decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000, rejecting the group’s urgent appeal to pause the proscription. The move marks a historic precedent in the country’s legal handling of protest movements, as Palestine Action becomes the first civil disobedience group to be […]

International

India Accounts for 25% of UK Visas Granted, Says British Envoy

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

According to Britain’s High Commissioner to India, Caroline Rowett, approximately 25% of all British visas issued in 2024 went to Indian nationals. This significant figure highlights the growing flow of people-to-people exchanges between the UK and India. Strong UK–India Visa Engagement Rowett stated that the notable share of British visas issued to Indians reflects not

National

Nehal Modi Arrested in US on India’s Extradition Request

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

Nehal Modi, the brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States following an extradition request by Indian authorities. The development marks a critical step in India’s efforts to bring back key individuals linked to one of the largest financial frauds in the country’s banking history. Arrest Linked to ₹14,000 Crore […]

International

UK-Based Arms Consultant Declared Fugitive Economic Offender

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

Sanjay Bhandari, an Indian national and UK-based arms consultant, has been officially declared a Fugitive Economic Offender under Indian law following his alleged role in defrauding the public exchequer through fake defence deals. The declaration empowers authorities to confiscate his assets linked to these financial crimes. Fugitive Economic Offender Status Imposed

State News West India

BJP Blasts Thackeray Cousins’ Rally as ‘Desperate Bid’ Ahead of Elections

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

A joint rally by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray in Mumbai’s Worli Dome has come under fierce criticism from the BJP, which dismissed it as a “desperate bid” to regain political momentum ahead of crucial civic elections. Thackeray Reunion as Symbol of Marathi Solidarity At the event themed […]

North India State News

Massive Manipur Crackdown Seizes 203 Weapons and Explosives

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

A significant security operation was conducted in Manipur’s hill districts between the night of July 3 and early July 4, resulting in the seizure of a vast arsenal of weapons and explosive devices. Joint forces comprising Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, the Indian Army, and Central Armed Police Forces carried out the coordinated raids across Tengnoupal, […]

International

Pakistan and U.S. Reach Framework in Crucial Trade Talks

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

Pakistan and the United States have concluded a vital four-day negotiation round in Washington aimed at finalizing a reciprocal trade framework before the looming July 9 deadline. The accord is designed to prevent U.S. imposition of a 29% tariff on Pakistani exports—including textiles and agricultural products—by setting terms for mutual trade benefits and market access.