Cricket Sports

Jadeja Named India’s Vice-Captain For West Indies Tests

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

India’s cricket board has named Ravindra Jadeja as the vice-captain for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies. This decision follows the exclusion of regular vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who is sidelined with a foot injury. Squad Composition The 15-member squad remains largely unchanged from recent outings. Shubman Gill will lead the side as […]

International

White House Directs Agencies To Plan Mass Firings

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

 The White House has instructed federal agencies to prepare for large-scale firings if a government shutdown occurs. This order is more aggressive than past shutdown protocols. Unlike Past Shutdowns Traditionally, non-essential federal employees are furloughed—temporarily sent home with pay restored later. This new plan would permanently eliminate positions in programs

International

China Sets 7-10% Emissions Cut By 2035

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

At a U.N. climate summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will cut its carbon emissions by 7 to 10 percent from peak levels by 2035. This is the first time China has pledged an actual reduction rather than just a plateau. Details Of The Pledge Alongside the emissions target, Xi said China would […]

Defence National

India Signs Record Tejas Jet Deal With HAL

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Indian government has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets. The deal is valued at ₹62,370 crore, making it the largest procurement for a domestic aircraft to date. Jet Mix And Deliveries The order includes 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seat trainer variants, along with associated […]

Science Space & Astronomy

India Tests Agni-Prime From Rail Launcher

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

India successfully conducted a test of the Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher for the first time. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the flight test, marking a new milestone in India’s strategic capabilities. Missile Specifications Agni-Prime is a next-generation, intermediate-range missile with a reported strike capability of up to 2,000 km. It is

Economy National

PM Modi Says Tax Burden To Ease With Growth

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the inauguration of the UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida, said that as India’s economy becomes stronger, the tax burden on citizens will reduce further. He attributed this to ongoing reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system and structural changes in taxation. What Tax Relief Includes […]

International

French President Emmanuel Macron Says Trump Must End Gaza War

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that if U.S. President Donald Trump truly wants a Nobel Peace Prize, he should push for an immediate end to the war in Gaza. Macron made this remark during an interview from New York, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Reason Behind the Call Macron argued that […]

International

“Weapons Decide Who Survives,” Zelenskyy Says

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

At the 80th UN General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that international law and diplomacy alone cannot shield nations from aggression. He stated, “If a nation wants peace, it still has to work on weapons … weapons decide who survives.” The Role Of Alliances And Arms Zelenskyy stressed that even international law functions only […]

National

India Hosts FIPIC Foreign Ministers Meet In NYC

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted the Foreign Ministers Meeting of the Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Focus On 12-Point Action Plan During the meeting, Jaishankar highlighted progress on a 12-point development agenda, originally announced at

International

Khamenei Rules Out Talks With US

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ruled out any direct negotiations with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme. He described such talks as a “dead end” and accused the U.S. of making demands amounting to bullying. Iran’s Nuclear Position Reiterated Khamenei reaffirmed that Iran does not intend to develop nuclear weapons, citing a […]