International

UN Lifts Sanctions on Syria’s President and Interior Minister

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

The United Nations Security Council voted on Thursday to remove sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab after adopting a U.S.-drafted resolution with 14 votes in favour and one abstention by China. The decision means both officials are no longer subject to asset freezes or travel bans under the UN’s ISIL/Al-Qaida […]

International

Nancy Pelosi to Retire After Nearly Four Decades

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

Nancy Pelosi, the influential U.S. lawmaker and former Speaker of the House, announced she will not seek re-election in 2026, bringing nearly 40 years of service in Congress to a close. Representing San Francisco since 1987, she became the first woman to serve as Speaker and led her party through significant legislative victories. Key Contributions […]

International

Pakistan and Afghanistan Exchange Fire as Talks Open

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

Representatives from Pakistan and Afghanistan held talks in Istanbul on Thursday aimed at finalising a truce after deadly clashes last month. During the meeting in Turkey, both sides reported incidents of cross-border fire: Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of opening fire near the Spin Boldak border crossing, while Pakistani officials denied the claim and alleged the

Business Finance

India Eyes Creation of Large World-Class Banks – Nirmala Sitharaman

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has affirmed that the country needs significantly larger, globally competitive banks to support its economic ambitions. She stated that discussions are already underway with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and existing lenders to explore how this goal might be achieved. Possible Paths to Bigger Banks At the 12th SBI […]

International

US Government Shutdown Triggers Mass Flight Cancellations

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

More than 750 flights across the United States were cancelled on Friday amid growing operational disruption caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown. The cancellations began late Thursday and affected several major airports, including those in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directed airlines to scale back

Cricket Sports

India Cruises to 48-Run Win Over Australia, Leads Series 2-1

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

In the fourth T20 International at Carrara Oval, the Indian team delivered a dominant performance to beat Australia by 48 runs and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Asked to bat first, India posted 167 for 8 thanks to solid contributions from Shubman Gill (46), Abhishek Sharma (28), Shivam Dube (22), and a […]

North India State News

Delhi’s Air Quality at 278, Set to Slip to ‘Very Poor’

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Delhi woke up on Thursday to a haze-covered skyline as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 278, categorised as “poor”. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality is expected to deteriorate into the “very poor” category by evening if weather conditions remain stagnant. Officials noted that […]

East India State News

Mamata Banerjee Denies Receiving SIR Forms Personally

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday categorically denied media reports that she personally accepted enumeration forms from a Booth Level Officer (BLO) during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. She stated that a BLO did visit her official residence for routine voter count verification, but she did not step out […]

Cricket Sports

Sundar Sparkles as India Beat Australia by 48 Runs to Lead Series

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

In the fourth T20I at Carrara, Australia, the India national cricket team posted 167/8 after being asked to bat first. Top contributions came from Shubman Gill with 46 runs and a late-innings flourish by Axar Patel, who added 21* and later wreaked havoc with the ball. Spin Trio Crushes Australia’s Chase The Australia national cricket […]

Law & Order National

ED Attaches Rs 11.14 Cr Assets of Ex-Cricketers in Betting Case

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth approximately Rs 11.14 crore belonging to former international cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan in connection with an investigation into a large-scale online betting platform. The agency alleges both individuals knowingly entered into endorsement agreements with