Law & Order National

Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Cancer Notification Plea

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union government on a public interest litigation seeking to declare cancer a notifiable disease across India. The petition was filed by an AIIMS doctor, who argued that mandatory reporting of cancer cases is essential for accurate data collection, early detection, and better policy planning. Plea Highlights Gaps […]

Cricket Sports

PCB Objects to ICC Poster Omitting Pakistan Player

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has raised objections after the International Cricket Council released a promotional poster for ticket sales of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup without featuring any prominent Pakistan player, including Salman Ali Agha. The omission triggered criticism from the PCB, which said Pakistan’s absence from the artwork was inappropriate given the team’s

International

Indonesia Flood Death Toll Crosses 1,000, Aid Intensified

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Indonesia’s flood-related death toll has crossed 1,000 as severe monsoon rains continue to batter large parts of the country, triggering landslides, flash floods, and widespread destruction. Authorities confirmed that the casualties have been reported across multiple provinces, with densely populated and low-lying areas among the worst affected. Widespread Damage and

Education Government Policies

Cabinet Clears Bill for Single Higher Education Regulator

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a Bill to establish a single regulator for higher education, a move aimed at overhauling India’s fragmented regulatory framework. The proposed legislation seeks to replace multiple existing bodies with a unified authority to oversee standards, regulation, and governance across the higher education sector, excluding medical and legal

National Politics

Congress Slams BJP Over MGNREGA Renaming Push

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Congress has criticised the BJP after reports emerged of the government considering a rebranding of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, calling the move politically motivated and unnecessary. The opposition party accused the ruling dispensation of targeting programmes associated with former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi

Business

Shiprocket Files Updated DRHP for ₹2,342 Crore IPO

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

E-commerce logistics platform Shiprocket has filed an updated draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India for its proposed initial public offering worth ₹2,342.3 crore. The filing brings the Gurugram-based company closer to a public listing, as it seeks to tap capital markets amid continued growth in India’s digital commerce ecosystem. […]

International

Belarus Frees 123 Prisoners After US Eases Sanctions

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Belarus has released 123 prisoners following a decision by the United States to ease certain sanctions, marking a rare moment of diplomatic movement between the two countries. The releases were carried out through presidential pardons approved by President Alexander Lukashenko, according to official statements from Minsk. Prisoner Release Linked to Diplomatic Talks The

International

India–EU FTA Nears Completion, Apparel Sector Optimistic

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

India and the European Union are close to finalising a long-pending Free Trade Agreement, a development that industry bodies say could significantly boost India’s apparel exports. The Confederation of Textile Associations has described the proposed pact as a potential game changer for the domestic apparel industry, particularly in improving market access to the EU. Tariff

National

Nearly 9 Lakh Indians Gave Up Citizenship in Five Years

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Union government has informed Parliament that close to nine lakh Indians renounced their citizenship over the last five years, reflecting a steady rise in the number of people opting for foreign nationality. The data was shared by the Ministry of External Affairs in response to a parliamentary question, covering the period from 2019 to […]

Cricket Sports

Hooda Remains on Suspect Bowling List Before IPL Auction

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Deepak Hooda continues to be listed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India on its suspect bowling action register ahead of the upcoming IPL auction, raising questions over his role as an all-round option. The development comes at a time when franchises are finalising strategies for the auction, where clarity on a player’s […]