Cricket Sports

Rashid Latif Faults Pakistan Middle-Order in Asia Cup

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif strongly criticised the team’s middle-order batting after their recent Asia Cup performance. He said the batters “wasted time” and showed no intent to take charge of the game when momentum was needed. Key Points of Disappointment Latif pointed out that the middle-order failed to accelerate the scoring rate or put […]

International

Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian State After New Recognitions

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

On 21 September 2025, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia formally recognised a Palestinian state. The move was welcomed by many international observers as an attempt to revive the two-state solution amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Netanyahu’s Strong Reaction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly opposed the decision. He declared that there “will be

International

Kim Jong Un Offers Talks If U.S. Drops Denuclearisation Demand

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced that Pyongyang would consider resuming talks with the United States if Washington stops insisting on denuclearisation as a precondition. He made the remarks during a speech at the Supreme People’s Assembly. Nuclear Arsenal Non-Negotiable Kim stressed that North Korea will never surrender its nuclear weapons. He described the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Congress vs BJP: Who Really Built India’s Forex Wall?

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves recently crossed the $700 billion mark, sparking debate about which government deserves credit for building this financial shield. For students of finance and public services, this question is less about politics and more about understanding how reserves grow, what role they play, and why both governments contributed differently to the

International

South Korea Warns US Demands May Spark Financial Crisis

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that U.S. investment demands in ongoing trade talks could spark a financial crisis similar to the 1997 Asian meltdown. He cautioned that without financial safeguards, such commitments would put the nation at severe risk. What the Deal Involves In July 2025, Seoul and Washington reached a verbal understanding: […]

International

Jaishankar to Meet Rubio Amid H-1B Fee Row

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM EST (8:30 PM IST). Agenda: Visa Fee and Trade Tensions The agenda is expected to focus on the recent U.S. move to impose […]

National

PM Modi Starts “GST Bachat Utsav” with Navratri

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the first day of Navratri, highlighting the festival’s values of courage, devotion, patience, and determination. He linked the occasion with the rollout of the “Next-Generation GST” reforms, which take effect on 22 September 2025. Modi described the reforms as the beginning of a “GST Bachat Utsav” (Savings […]

Cricket Sports

Wasim Akram Slams Pakistan Batting After India Loss

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

Former Pakistan captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram lashed out after Pakistan’s defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match. He said it has become “tough to watch Pakistan bat,” stressing that India has dominated Pakistan in all aspects of the game over the last four to five years. Recent Trends […]

Cricket Sports

“India-Pakistan Not a Rivalry Anymore,” Says Suryakumar Yadav

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

After guiding India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four clash in Dubai, captain Suryakumar Yadav gave a bold assessment of the historic cricketing contest. Speaking at the post-match press interaction, he said that India and Pakistan can no longer be called rivals in cricketing terms, pointing to the one-sided […]

International

Trump Claims Peace Broker Role, Seeks Nobel Prize

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated that he helped end the recent conflict between India and Pakistan through “trade incentives.” He further claimed that he has stopped “seven wars” and deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for each achievement. India’s Denial The Indian government firmly denied Trump’s assertion, clarifying that the ceasefire with Pakistan was reached […]