Entertainment Reviews

Dashavatar Review: The Kantara Moment of Marathi Cinema

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Dashavatar (2025) arrives as a breathtaking blend of cinema and culture, one that anchors itself in the folk traditions of Konkan while speaking to a modern audience. Directed and written by Subodh Khanolkar, the film is a suspenseful yet soulful journey into the world of Dashavatari theatre, the centuries-old folk art based on the ten […]

International

India-US Trade Talks Back on Track – Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Trade talks between India and the United States have resumed with fresh optimism. Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to visit Washington within days to further negotiate a bilateral trade agreement. Recent discussions in New Delhi between US negotiator Brendan Lynch and Indian counterpart Rajesh Agrawal are said to have been “positive” and “forward-looking.”

International

Oli Warns of Sovereignty Threat After Nepal Protests

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Former Nepal Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli has issued his first public remarks since being ousted, warning that Nepal’s sovereignty is under threat. He made this statement on Constitution Day, reflecting on recent Gen Z-led protests and the fallout from his resignation. Reference to 2015 Blockade Although he did not name India explicitly, Oli […]

International

Trump Says TikTok Deal Approved, China Visit Next Year

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

President Donald Trump said that a deal involving TikTok has been “approved” following a recent phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He indicated that this agreement would allow TikTok to continue operating in the US under new terms. China Visit Planned Trump also announced that he plans to visit China in early 2026. Before […]

Entertainment Reviews

Jolly LLB 3 Review: A Courtroom Drama That Loses Its Way

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Subhash Kapoor’s Jolly LLB 3 attempts to bring together the best elements of its successful predecessors: sharp satire, socially relevant themes, and the familiar clash of two flawed but endearing lawyers. This time, the subject is weightier than ever — the farmers’ protest and the contentious Land Acquisition Act. On paper, it should have been […]

Defence National

Chief of Defence Staff: India Struck at 1:30 AM to Spare Civilians

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan explained why India launched its first strikes under Operation Sindoor at 1:30 AM instead of at dawn. He said that while early morning between 5:30 and 6:00 AM could have been tactically ideal, that time coincided with the first Azaan (call to prayer). Striking during that period, he […]

International

Macrons to Submit Evidence to Refute Gender Rumors

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have filed a defamation lawsuit in Delaware against U.S. commentator Candace Owens. The lawsuit arises from Owens’ repeated claims that Brigitte Macron was born male and was formerly known as her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux. The Macrons say these claims are false. Evidence to be Presented Their […]

Cricket Sports

ICC Acts Over PCB Filming Andy Pycroft Video

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reprimanded the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for violating tournament rules during Asia Cup 2025. One major allegation is that PCB recorded a meeting in the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) with match referee Andy Pycroft—a restricted zone where recordings and cameras are not allowed. Match Delay and Protest […]

International

US, UK, France Block UN Bid to Sanction BLA

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Pakistan and China jointly proposed to list the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its militant wing, the Majeed Brigade, as terrorist groups under the UN Security Council’s 1267 sanctions regime. This move would attach global sanctions if approved. Western Powers Say No for Now The United States, United Kingdom, and France blocked the proposal. They […]

National

Sam Pitroda Says He “Felt at Home” in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Sam Pitroda, head of the Indian Overseas Congress, has stirred controversy by saying he always “felt at home” during visits to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. He made these remarks while calling for India to adopt a “neighbourhood first” foreign policy, focusing on improving ties with neighbouring countries. Key Quotes Pitroda said, “They look like me, […]