Cricket Sports

Bavuma Unveils Proteas XI for WTC Final Clash

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

South Africa’s Test captain Temba Bavuma has officially announced the playing XI that will take on Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to begin on June 11 at Lord’s. This marks South Africa’s first appearance in a WTC Final, and the team selection underscores a blend of tactical precision and high-stakes […]

International

US Embassy Warns Against Illegal Entry After Newark Video

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

The United States Embassy in India has issued a strong advisory following a viral video that shows an Indian student being forcefully restrained and handcuffed at Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident, which triggered widespread outrage, has reignited debates over immigration enforcement and visa policies. US Embassy Issues Stern Advisory Responding to the

Law & Order National

Kerala HC Summons Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad Case

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

The Kerala High Court has issued a summons to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in connection with a petition filed by BJP leader Navya Haridas. The petition challenges Gandhi’s victory in the 2024 Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election, alleging suppression of crucial financial disclosures in her nomination papers. Priyanka Gandhi’s Victory Under Legal Lens Priyanka Gandhi, […]

International

US-China Reach Deal to Ease Export Curbs, Uphold Truce

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

The United States and China have reached a tentative agreement to ease restrictions on critical exports and extend a fragile tariff truce, following two days of closed-door discussions in London. The breakthrough signals a renewed effort by both economic giants to avoid escalating trade tensions that have simmered for years. US-China Truce Framework Agreed At […]

National

India’s Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

India’s fertility rate has dropped below the replacement level for the first time, even as the country’s total population reaches an estimated 1.46 billion in 2025. According to the latest data from the United Nations Population Fund, India’s total fertility rate now stands at 1.9 births per woman, falling beneath the 2.1 threshold considered necessary […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Hikes Liquor Duty, Prices Set to Rise

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

The Maharashtra state cabinet has approved a significant increase in excise duty on liquor, a move expected to generate an additional ₹14,000 crore annually for the state’s coffers. This development is likely to impact retail prices, leading to higher costs for consumers across the state. Excise Duty Hike Clears Cabinet Nod The cabinet has sanctioned […]

Business Industry

AMD Teams with India to Build Homegrown GPUs

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

India’s growing ambition to become self-reliant in semiconductor technologies has received a major boost with American chipmaker AMD confirming it is in discussions with the Indian government regarding the development of indigenous GPUs. This collaboration is expected to take shape under the India Semiconductor Mission once policy frameworks permit the inclusion of

International

Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Ends Medicaid for Undocumented Immigrants

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

President Donald Trump has signed the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), a landmark piece of legislation that eliminates Medicaid coverage for undocumented immigrants and imposes stricter eligibility conditions on millions of legal recipients. Hailed by Trump as a promise fulfilled, the bill is being described as a major shift in federal healthcare and

Defence National

Naval Intelligence Busts Cross-State Defense Gambling Syndicate

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

Indian Naval Intelligence has uncovered a sprawling gambling network linked to current and former military personnel across Chennai and Maharashtra, triggering a high-level internal investigation into potential security risks and espionage ties. Defense Gambling Syndicate Exposed The probe revealed that a naval petty officer operating from a key maritime base orchestrated

Health

India Detects 163 Cases of XFG COVID Variant Amid Surge

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

India is witnessing a renewed rise in COVID-19 cases as health authorities confirm the spread of a new Omicron-derived variant, XFG. The country has recorded 163 confirmed cases of the variant, coinciding with a national active caseload that now stands at approximately 6,815. XFG Variant Spreads Across States The XFG variant, first identified in Canada, […]