Cricket Sports

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Confirms India Match Boycott

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the national team’s decision to boycott its scheduled cricket match against India, calling it a political step taken to express solidarity with Bangladesh during ongoing diplomatic tensions. Shehbaz Sharif on India Match Boycott Shehbaz Sharif said the move was taken at the government level and conveyed through the Pakistan

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US Iran Nuclear Talks Set for Oman Friday

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

The United States and Iran will resume diplomatic engagement with negotiations scheduled in Oman, signalling a renewed effort to manage tensions linked to Tehran’s nuclear programme. US Iran Nuclear Talks Oman Officials confirmed talks will take place in Muscat after the venue was changed from Turkey following objections over location. The meeting is expected to […]

National

Indian Energy Security Top Priority: Government

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

The government told Parliament that ensuring for Indian Energy Security for the country’s population remains its top priority as global energy markets stay volatile and geopolitical tensions continue to affect crude availability and pricing. India Energy Security Policy Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s energy strategy is designed to protect consumers from

International

Russia Reacts to India Buying Venezuelan Oil

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Russia has responded after reports suggested India may purchase Venezuelan oil as part of evolving trade arrangements, reiterating that New Delhi independently decides its energy sourcing based on commercial interests and security of supply. Russia Reaction on Indian Oil Purchase Russia said India is free to buy oil from any country and confirmed it has […]

Cricket Sports

India Under-19 Defeat Afghanistan to Reach World Cup Final

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

India Under-19 produced a commanding batting performance to defeat Afghanistan Under-19 by seven wickets in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026, sealing their place in the tournament final. Afghanistan Put Up Strong Total Afghanistan chose to bat first and posted an imposing total of 310 for 4 in their allotted […]

Op-Eds Opinion

SBI’s Venezuelan Oil Report Does Not Match Trade and Price Data

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

India’s crude oil sourcing strategy became a public talking point after statements indicating a possible shift towards Venezuelan oil. Almost immediately, a research note from the State Bank of India argued that such a move could save India nearly $3 billion annually. Given the size of India’s oil import bill and the political sensitivity of […]

Business

Mukesh Ambani Urges Indians to Invest in Stock Market

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, on Friday said that keeping money idle in bank accounts does not help it grow and urged Indians to consider investing in equities to build long-term wealth. Wealth Creation Through Markets Speaking at a public forum, Ambani pointed out that bank savings accounts offer low interest rates, which often […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Flags Sonam Wangchuk’s Health, Urges Review of Detention

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the deteriorating health of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and asked the Central government whether it could reconsider his continued detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Supreme Court Raises Health Concerns of Sonam Wangchuk A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale observed that medical […]

International

Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Kolkata

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

A Turkish Airlines passenger aircraft made an emergency landing at Kolkata airport on Wednesday after a warning of a fire in its right engine, officials said. Engine Fire Alert After Takeoff of Turkish Airlines The aircraft, flying from Kathmandu to Istanbul, was carrying 236 passengers and crew members. Shortly after departure, the cockpit crew received […]

National Politics

Mallikarjun Kharge Demands Clarity on India-US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday questioned the government over the lack of clarity surrounding the recently announced India-United States trade deal, saying citizens have a right to know the full details of the agreement. Mallikarjun Kharge Demands for Disclosure in Parliament Raising the issue in […]