Cricket Sports

Pakistan Captain Criticises Venue Planning After Winless World Cup

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Pakistan’s women’s cricket team ended their 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup campaign without a single win, drawing frustration from captain Fatima Sana. The team suffered four defeats, while three matches were washed out due to persistent rain in Colombo. Rain Hampers Pakistan’s Campaign Their final group match against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa […]

International

US Influence On Pakistan’s Nuclear Arsenal Claimed By Ex-CIA Officer

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou has alleged that the United States exercised significant influence over Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme during the presidency of Pervez Musharraf. He claimed that Washington provided extensive financial aid in return for control and oversight of Islamabad’s nuclear assets. Musharraf’s Alleged Cooperation Kiriakou said that Musharraf

International

FATF Warns Pakistan: Grey-List Exit Not A Shield

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has cautioned Pakistan that its removal from the grey list in October 2022 does not make it immune to scrutiny over money laundering and terror-financing risks. The watchdog underlined that countries exiting the list must continue with strict monitoring and cannot assume “bullet-proof” protection. Pakistan’s Compliance Record Pakistan

International

Ontario Pauses Anti-Tariff Ads Amid US Trade Dispute

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The Canadian province of Ontario has decided to temporarily suspend its anti-tariff advertising campaign in the United States. The decision follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he was ending trade negotiations with Canada in response to the ads, which used clips of former President Ronald Reagan to criticise tariffs. Ford Explains The Move Ontario […]

International

Asian Markets Rally On Trump-Xi Meeting Confirmation

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Asian stock markets saw strong gains after the White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. The announcement lifted investor sentiment, as hopes grew that the meeting could ease long-running trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Investor Confidence Rises Equity markets across Asia surged, with

Defence National

India to Conduct Major Tri-Services Exercise ‘Ex Trishul’

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The Exercise Trishul, a large-scale tri-services military drill, is slated to begin from October 30 and run through November 10, involving the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, in the strategically sensitive western frontier and coastal zones of India. The exercise will test integrated operations in multi-domain warfare including amphibious landings,

South India State News

Karnataka CM Clarifies Son Referred To ‘Ideological Successor’

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

In a statement on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified recent remarks made by his son Yathindra Siddaramaiah. Yathindra had said his father was approaching the end of his political career and described Satish Jarkiholi as a leader with “progressive thinking, ideologically”. This was widely reported as naming a successor for the chief minister’s post.

International

India, US Near Breakthrough In Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Both India and the United States are reportedly very close to finalising a bilateral trade deal, a senior government official said on Friday in New Delhi. Sources indicate that most key issues have been resolved, and a draft agreement could be announced soon. Government’s Stand On Negotiations The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated […]

East India State News

IMD Warns Odisha Of Heavy Rain From Bay Of Bengal System

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of moderate to heavy rainfall in Odisha following the formation of a low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal. The system is expected to intensify into a depression within the next 24 to 48 hours, potentially affecting the coastal and interior districts of the state. System […]

South India State News

Telangana Minister Blames Driver And Company For Kurnool Bus Fire

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

A major bus fire near Chinnatekur village in Kurnool district claimed at least 20 lives when a private sleeper bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru went up in flames after colliding with a motorcycle in the early hours of Friday. The accident left many passengers trapped as the fire spread rapidly. Minister Points To Negligence […]