Cricket Sports

Rohit Sharma Rules Out Mohammed Shami for Australia Test Series

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

India’s Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that pacer Mohammed Shami will not be part of the squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series in Australia. Addressing the media ahead of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, Rohit shared the disappointing news regarding Shami’s rehabilitation progress, stating that the veteran bowler […]

AI & Robotics Technology

Akash Ambani Pushes for Local Data Storage and AI Growth

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani has emphasized the importance of storing Indian user data within the country, stressing that local data retention is crucial for national security and growth. Speaking at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) and ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (ITUWTSA) 2024, Ambani called for incentives, including lower electricity

Americas International

Justin Trudeau Accuses India of Criminal Ties Amid Diplomatic Row

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has intensified his accusations against India, alleging that the Indian government is involved in supporting criminal activities on Canadian soil. The diplomatic standoff between the two countries deepened after Trudeau claimed India had ties to organized crime elements in Canada, accusing New Delhi of targeting South Asian Canadians

Asia International

Taiwan Detects Record 153 Chinese Military Aircraft Post-Drills

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

Taiwan detected a record-breaking 153 Chinese military aircraft around the island following large-scale military drills conducted by China. According to Taiwan’s defense ministry, the aircraft were spotted within a 25-hour period, from Monday evening until 6:00 am Tuesday (local time), marking the highest number recorded in a single day. Large-Scale Chinese Drills Near

North India Politics State News

Omar Abdullah to Take Oath as Jammu and Kashmir CM on Wednesday

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the National Conference (NC), is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This development follows an invitation from Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha, asking him to form and lead the government after the NC-Congress alliance secured victory in the recent […]

Asia International

North Korea Puts Border Troops on High Alert Over Drone Claims

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

North Korea has placed its border troops on high alert after accusing South Korea of flying drones into Pyongyang, escalating tensions along the heavily militarized Korean border. According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korea’s military was ordered over the weekend to “get fully ready to open fire” in response to what […]

Other Sports Sports

Romanian Grandmaster Expelled from Spanish Chess Championship Over Cheating Allegations

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

Romanian Grandmaster Kirill Shevchenko has been expelled from the 2024 Spanish Team Chess Championship following allegations of cheating. The 22-year-old chess prodigy, originally from Ukraine, was found to have hidden a mobile phone in a toilet during the tournament, which is being held in the Spanish city of Melilla from October 12 to 18. Shevchenko’s […]

International

India Rejects Canada’s Allegations, Weighs Diplomatic Response

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

India has firmly rejected Canada’s accusations involving Indian diplomats, including High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma, in the killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In a strong statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed India’s stance and warned of potential retaliation against what it termed Canada’s “concocted allegations.”

National North India Politics State News

President’s Rule Revoked in J&K, Paving Way for New Government

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

In a historic development for Jammu and Kashmir, President’s rule has officially been revoked following the first elections in the region since 2014. This comes after the collapse of the PDP-BJP alliance in June 2018 and the subsequent imposition of President’s rule. The elections, held in three phases between September 18 and October 1, mark […]

Asia International

Taiwan Responds to China’s Military Drills, Avoids Escalation

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry announced on Monday that it would not escalate tensions in response to China’s recent military drills, despite heightened alert levels on its outlying islands. The drills, which encircled Taiwan, were described by Beijing as a “major warning” to the island over its continued pursuit of independence. Taiwan Criticizes China’s Military