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Dileep Acquitted In 2017 Kerala Assault Case

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

A sessions court in Ernakulam has acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep in the 2017 abduction and sexual assault case. The verdict was delivered after a long trial that lasted nearly eight years. Six other accused were found guilty. The case had been one of the most closely watched legal battles in Kerala’s film industry. Court Says […]

Expert Opinions Opinion

Stopping All Dusty Construction Work in December and January can cut AQI by 100 points

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

India treats winter pollution as an annual shock. Every December, headlines scream about toxic air, children cough, schools close, hospitals fill, and governments announce emergency measures. Then the wind changes in February and we forget everything. This cycle is not inevitable. It is engineered by inaction. Air pollution in winter is not a weather problem. […]

Environment

Trump Questions Netflix-Warner Bros Merger

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

US President Donald Trump has warned that Netflix’s proposed $83-billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery could face major hurdles from regulators. Trump said the combined size of both companies “could be a problem” for competition in the entertainment sector. He added that he expects to be involved in the review process when regulators examine the […]

National

IndiGo Flight Disruptions Continue Across Major Airports

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

IndiGo’s flight crisis entered another day, with cancellations and delays reported at major airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. Hundreds of passengers were affected as schedules continued to be revised. The airline has cancelled and delayed flights since last week after facing a sudden shortage of pilots available to fly under the new […]

Football Sports

Messi Inspires Inter Miami To First MLS Cup Title

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Inter Miami won their first-ever MLS Cup after defeating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1, with Lionel Messi delivering two key assists in the final. The match was played at Chase Stadium and saw Miami finish the season with a historic trophy. Early Own Goal Helped Miami Miami took the lead early when a low cross from the […]

Entertainment

Netflix Sends Message To Subscribers After Deal Announcement

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Netflix sent a late-night email to subscribers saying that “nothing is changing today”, after news of its deal to acquire Warner Bros created confusion among users. The company said the announcement does not affect accounts, pricing or content in the short term. Services Will Continue Separately For Now Netflix explained that both services will continue […]

Economy National

Rupee May Not Recover Even With US Rate Cut

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Analysts expect little relief for the Indian rupee even if the US Federal Reserve announces a 25 basis-point rate cut this week. The currency has been under pressure in recent months due to weak foreign inflows, a wide trade deficit and concerns over global demand. Fed Move May Have Limited Impact Normally, a rate cut […]

National

Air India Introduces New Fares After Price Cap Order

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Air India has started rolling out revised ticket fares after the government issued a directive capping domestic economy prices. The decision was taken after large-scale disruptions in air travel, triggered by IndiGo’s pilot shortage and mass cancellations, led to unusually high fares across the market. Government Caps Economy Ticket Prices Under the new order, maximum […]

Law & Order National

No Penalty For Three Months On Delayed Waqf Registration

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

The central government has announced that no penalty or punitive action will be taken for the next three months against Waqf property caretakers who could not register on the UMEED portal before the deadline. The registration requirement is part of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which makes it mandatory for all Waqf properties to be […]

Other Sports Sports

Lando Norris Wins First F1 World Championship

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Lando Norris has been crowned Formula One World Champion after finishing third at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The McLaren driver ended the year with 423 points, two ahead of Max Verstappen, who won the race but missed the title. Norris is the 35th driver to win the championship and the first British Formula […]