Cricket Sports

Rohit Sharma Admits ‘Misjudgment’ in Decision to Bat First Against New Zealand

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma has admitted to a costly error in judgment after deciding to bat first in the opening Test against New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. India was bowled out for a mere 46 runs, marking their lowest-ever Test score at home and their third-lowest in history. Speaking after the second day’s […]

Cricket Sports

Conway’s 91 Guides New Zealand to Commanding Lead After India’s Record Low 46

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

India 46 (Henry 5-15) v New Zealand 180-3 (Conway 91) Day 2: Stumps, Bengaluru – New Zealand lead by 134 runs New Zealand took firm control of the first Test as India crumbled to a record-low 46 in their first innings, with Devon Conway’s resilient 91 steering the visitors to 180/3 at stumps on day […]

Law & Order National

CJI Chandrachud Recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna as Successor

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. The recommendation was made following a request from the government, which wrote to CJI Chandrachud last Friday, in line with the Memorandum of Procedure. Justice Chandrachud will retire on November 8, 2024, after […]

Americas International

Elon Musk Donates $75M to Pro-Trump PAC, Shifts Political Focus

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, has made a significant contribution of $75 million to a pro-Trump political action committee (PAC) over the past three months, as revealed by recent federal filings. This donation marks Musk’s increasing influence in the Republican campaign ahead of the November 5 presidential election, where Donald Trump faces off […]

North India State News

Omar Abdullah Returns as First CM of J&K Union Territory

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah assumed office as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in the Union territory’s political landscape. Abdullah’s return to the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar was met with a grand reception, where he was welcomed by officers, employees, and given a ceremonial guard of […]

International

India Reiterates Lack of Evidence in Canada Diplomatic Row

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

In a late-night statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reaffirmed its position in the escalating diplomatic dispute with Canada, emphasizing that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has failed to provide any evidence supporting allegations against India. The sharp response came after Trudeau’s recent deposition at a Commission of Inquiry, where he reiterated

International

MEA Refutes Trudeau’s Claims, Asserts Lack of Evidence in Nijjar Case

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) responded to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s testimony before a Commission of Inquiry, emphasizing that Canada has failed to provide evidence to support allegations against India. The MEA’s statement came after Trudeau admitted he had only “intelligence” but no “hard evidentiary proof” when

Cricket Sports

Paras Mhambrey Returns to Mumbai Indians as Bowling Coach

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has rejoined the Mumbai Indians as their bowling coach, the IPL franchise announced on Wednesday. The 52-year-old, whose tenure as India’s bowling coach concluded in June after India’s T20 World Cup victory in the Americas, returns to the five-time IPL champions to strengthen their coaching team for the upcoming […]

National

US Urges India’s Cooperation in Canada’s Probe Over Nijjar Killing

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2024

The United States has called for India’s cooperation in Canada’s investigation into the assassination of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Describing the allegations as “extremely serious,” the US emphasized the importance of India’s engagement in addressing the claims of an assassination plot, which has escalated tensions between New Delhi and

National

Minor Detained Over Airline Bomb Threats, Attempted to Frame Friend

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2024

The Mumbai Police have detained a 17-year-old boy in connection with a series of bomb threats issued to various airlines, which led to significant disruptions and flight diversions. The minor, hailing from Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, allegedly made the threats to frame a friend with whom he had a financial dispute. The threats, which began on Monday, […]