Cricket Sports

BCCI Trims IPL 2026 Auction List To 350 Players

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The BCCI has announced a major cut to the player pool ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Out of 1,355 players who had originally registered, only 350 have been shortlisted for the event. The remaining 1,005 names were removed after consultations with franchises and based on auction requirements. The auction is scheduled to take place […]

National

Government Cuts IndiGo Flights After Cancellation Crisis

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The Civil Aviation Ministry has decided to reduce IndiGo’s winter flight schedule after days of disruptions caused major inconvenience to travellers. The airline cancelled a large number of flights over the past week, leading to long queues, delays and stranded passengers at several airports. Slots to be reassigned Officials said flight slots removed from IndiGo […]

Technology

Apple Expands Fitness+ to 28 More Countries

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

Apple has announced that its Fitness+ subscription service will launch in 28 additional countries on December 15. This marks the largest expansion of the platform since it was first introduced. With the new rollout, Fitness+ will be available in 49 markets worldwide. Countries included in the expansion Among the markets receiving access are India, Singapore, […]

Celebrity News Entertainment

Dileep Demands Probe After Acquittal in Assault Case

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

Actor Dileep has asked for a fresh investigation into what he described as a conspiracy to falsely implicate him in the 2017 abduction and sexual assault case involving a fellow actor. Speaking to the media after his acquittal, he said several individuals had worked together over the years to damage his reputation and career. He […]

National

India Seeks Assurance from China on Traveller Safety

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

India has asked China to provide clear assurances that Indian citizens travelling through Chinese airports will not face harassment. The demand follows an incident where an Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh was detained and questioned during transit at a Shanghai airport. The passenger was reportedly held despite holding valid travel documents, prompting strong

International

US May Impose Tariffs on Indian Rice

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The administration of President Donald Trump is considering new tariffs on agricultural imports, including rice from India, following complaints from American farmers. Grower groups have claimed that imported rice is arriving in the US market at very low prices and hurting domestic producers. Trump signals action During discussions with farming representatives, Trump said

International

7.6-Magnitude Quake Triggers Tsunami Alert in Northern Japan

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

A powerful undersea earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan late on December 8. The tremor, measured at magnitude 7.6, hit offshore near Aomori Prefecture and was felt across several regions in northern Honshu and parts of Hokkaido. The quake shook buildings, rattled windows and caused temporary power disruptions in some localities. Tsunami warning […]

State News West India

Goa Nightclub Owners Flee After Fire Kills 25

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

A late-night fire at a popular restaurant-cum-nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, claimed 25 lives over the weekend. The incident took place at Birch by Romeo Lane, where the blaze spread rapidly through the building. Most of the victims were staff working inside, along with a number of visitors who were unable to escape in time. […]

Technology Telecom

Starlink Announces Residential Plan For India

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

tarlink has revealed the pricing for its residential satellite internet service as the company prepares for a full commercial launch in India, subject to final regulatory approvals. The plan now appears on the official portal for Indian customers. Monthly Subscription And Hardware Cost The monthly subscription has been listed at ₹8,600. To use the service, […]

Markets

Markets Open Lower As Services And Realty Stocks Decline

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Equity markets in India opened in the red on Monday, with key indices slipping in early trade. Selling pressure in services and real estate counters, along with foreign investor outflows, pushed sentiment lower. Sensex And Nifty Fall In Early Trade The Sensex dropped by more than 300 points in the opening session, while the Nifty […]