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PV Sindhu Exits China Open After Chen Defeat

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2026

PV Sindhu’s China Open campaign ended in the second round after she lost a closely contested three-game match against China’s world No. 4 Chen Yufei in Changzhou. PV Sindhu Loses to Chen Yufei Sindhu went down 21-16, 20-22, 18-21 after an intense women’s singles contest lasting one hour and 29 minutes. The Indian began strongly […]

National

Delhi Police NSA Powers Renewed for Three Months

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2026

The Delhi Police Commissioner has been authorised to exercise preventive detention powers under the National Security Act for three months, but police have rejected claims linking the notification to the ongoing CJP protests. Delhi Police Gets NSA Detention Powers A Delhi government Home Department notification authorises the Police Commissioner to exercise powers under

National

India Cuts Hunger but Healthy Diet Costs Rise – UN Report

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2026

India has recorded a substantial decline in undernourishment over the past two decades, but more than 520 million people still cannot afford a healthy diet, according to a new United Nations report. India Undernourishment Rate Falls The proportion of undernourished Indians declined from 21.1% during 2004–06 to 9.8% during 2023–25. In absolute terms, the number […]

International

US House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defence Bill

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2026

The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved a record $1.15 trillion defence policy bill amid divisions over military spending, the Iran war and expanded security cooperation with Israel. US House Passes Record Defence Bill The House approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act by 216 votes to 212. The vote […]

International

Marco Rubio Says Iran Not Serious About US Deal

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has questioned Iran’s willingness to reach a diplomatic agreement, accusing Tehran of repeatedly violating or attempting to revise commitments after accepting them. Rubio Questions Iran Deal Commitment Speaking at a news conference in Manila, Rubio said he did not believe Iran was serious about reaching an agreement with Washington. […]

International

Nawaz Sharif Eyes PoK Prime Minister Post

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2026

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif has said he would ask his brother, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to make him the head of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir if the PML-N wins the upcoming regional elections according to reports from NDTV. Nawaz Sharif Eyes PoK Premiership Sharif made the remark during an election rally in Muzaffarabad while launching […]

National

Omar Abdullah Corrects Nadda on JKSSB Leak

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has challenged Union Minister J.P. Nadda’s account of a recruitment paper leak, saying the incident occurred in 2022 under the Lieutenant Governor-led administration. Omar Abdullah Corrects JP Nadda Nadda cited the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board paper leak while accusing Congress and its allies of remaining silent

Law & Order National

CJI Flags Supreme Court Metro Station Closure

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said he will intervene if the closure of the Supreme Court Metro station is not resolved, after lawyers raised concerns about restricted access to the court. CJI Flags Supreme Court Metro Closure Supreme Court Bar Association President Vikas Singh raised the issue before the Chief Justice on Thursday […]

International

Nicolas Maduro Trial Set for June 2027

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2026

A US federal judge has scheduled the criminal trial of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, to begin in New York on June 1, 2027. Nicolás Maduro Trial Date Confirmed US District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein approved the trial date during a brief hearing in Manhattan after prosecutors and defence lawyers […]

International

Iran Threatens Regional Oil Exports

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2026

Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that no country in the region would be able to sell oil if Iran was prevented from exporting its own supplies. Iran Threatens Regional Oil Exports Ghalibaf said the conflict had reached an “all or none” stage, indicating that Tehran could target or disrupt […]