International

Lula Asserts Brazil’s Sovereignty Amid Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has delivered a firm and unequivocal response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, effective from August 1. The move, framed by Trump as retaliation for alleged unfair trade practices and political persecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has drawn a […]

Cricket Sports

Stokes Reflects on Mulder’s Call to Preserve Lara’s Test Record

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

England captain Ben Stokes has offered a thoughtful take on Wiaan Mulder’s surprising decision to halt his innings at 367 not out, deliberately falling short of Brian Lara’s historic Test record of 400*. The moment unfolded during South Africa’s dominant Test win against Zimbabwe, when Mulder, standing on the brink of rewriting cricketing history, chose […]

International

Modi Emphasizes Partnership Over Competition in Namibia Visit

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the final leg of his five-nation tour with a historic visit to Namibia, where he underlined India’s commitment to building cooperative, not competitive, relations with Africa. Addressing a joint session of Namibia’s Parliament in Windhoek, Modi reaffirmed that India’s vision for Africa is rooted in equality, mutual growth, and shared

International

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazil Over Lula Dispute

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

In a move that has set the stage for a full-blown trade confrontation, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil, citing “unfair trade practices” and political interference in the trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. The tariffs are set to take effect from August 1, 2025. In […]

National

EC Invokes Article 326 to Justify Bihar Voter Roll Drive

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

In a move that has drawn both legal scrutiny and political criticism, the Election Commission of India has cited Article 326 of the Constitution to defend its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar. The Commission posted the article’s full text on its website to underline its constitutional mandate for universal […]

North India State News

4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR Region

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Strong earthquake tremors shook the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday morning after a 4.4-magnitude quake struck near Jhajjar in Haryana. The tremors were felt around 9:04 AM and lasted several seconds, causing alarm among residents in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and surrounding areas. Delhi Earthquake The tremors, though brief, were strong enough to cause

Other Sports Sports

Novak Djokovic Storms Into Wimbledon Semis After Dominant Win

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Novak Djokovic made yet another emphatic statement at Wimbledon 2025, powering into the semifinals with a clinical straight-sets victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli. The Serbian, who is eyeing his eighth Wimbledon crown and 25th Grand Slam title, gave little room for error and overpowered his 22-year-old opponent 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 on Centre Court. Cobolli, who […]

National Politics

‘I Should Get Nobel Prize For Delhi Work,’ Says Kejriwal

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

AAP national convener and ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sparked debate during a book-launch event in Mohali when he declared he should be awarded a Nobel Prize for governance. Speaking at the Punjabi edition release of Kejriwal Model, he exclaimed, “I should get a Nobel Prize for governance and administration — because I did so much […]

Cricket Sports

England Bring Back Archer in Bold Move for 3rd Test vs India

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

England have made a striking change to their playing XI for the pivotal third Test at Lord’s against India, introducing Jofra Archer after a four-year absence from Test cricket. The move—exactly one change—sees Archer replace Josh Tongue, as the series stands evenly poised at 1–1. Jofra Archer Returns Thirty-year-old Archer, sidelined since early 2021 due […]

International

Netanyahu, Trump Focus Talks on Gaza Hostages, Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington for the second time in two days, with the top agenda being the release of hostages held in Gaza. Netanyahu described the meeting as focused and productive, emphasizing that both leaders were aligned in their efforts to secure the hostages’ freedom and […]