International

Zelenskyy Replaces Ukraine Military Chief

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as his replacement following days of public protests. Zelenskyy Removes Oleksandr Syrskyi Zelenskyy announced the leadership change on Tuesday, describing it as part of a broader effort to modernise Ukraine’s

Cricket Sports

Zimbabwe Recall Madhevere Returns for India T20I Series

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

Zimbabwe have recalled all-rounder Wessly Madhevere and fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri for the three-match T20I series against India, beginning at Harare Sports Club on July 23. Zimbabwe T20I Squad Changes Madhevere returns after missing Zimbabwe’s recent series against Bangladesh, while Nyamhuri has recovered from the fitness concern that ruled him out of those matches. Fast

National

Policeman Killed in Anantnag Terror Attack

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

A Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable was killed after suspected terrorists opened fire on a police party in Anantnag town on Wednesday, officials confirmed. Anantnag Terror Attack Kills Policeman The attack occurred at approximately 12.30 p.m. in the Lal Chowk area of Anantnag. The police team targeted in the firing had been deployed to […]

North India State News

16 Delhi Metro Stations Shut Amid CJP Protest

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation temporarily closed 16 stations across central Delhi on Wednesday, citing security concerns as the CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar continued. Delhi Metro Stations Closed The stations closed until further instructions were Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhamba Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth,

International

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Drops Plan to Arrest Benjamin Netanyahu

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has acknowledged that municipal authorities do not have the legal power to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reversing a pledge made during his mayoral campaign. Mamdani Drops Netanyahu Arrest Plan Mamdani said a legal review concluded that New York City could not independently enforce the International Criminal Court […]

Law & Order National

CJP, Opposition Criticise CJI Remarks

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

The CJP and several Opposition leaders have criticised Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s remarks while the Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on alleged police action during the July 20 student protest in Delhi. CJP Criticises Supreme Court Remarks The controversy began after a lawyer sought urgent intervention over allegations that police used excessive […]

National

Why Protests When You Can Study? – NEET Topper Panshul Bansal

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

NEET-UG 2026 All India Rank 2 holder Panshul Bansal has said he chose to focus on preparing for the re-examination instead of joining protests after the original entrance test was cancelled over the paper leak. Panshul Bansal NEET Success Bansal secured 715 out of 720 marks and a 99.9999 percentile in the NEET-UG re-examination. His […]

National

J.P. Nadda, Jitendra Singh Meet Sonam Wangchuk

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and Minister of State Jitendra Singh met climate activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after his transfer from Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital. Union Ministers Meet Sonam Wangchuk The ministers visited Wangchuk on Tuesday night to enquire about his health as his indefinite hunger strike continued for more than three […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Declines Jantar Mantar Plea

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined a lawyer’s request for urgent intervention over allegations of excessive police force against students during the Jantar Mantar protest in New Delhi. Supreme Court Rejects Urgent Request The matter was mentioned before a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. […]

International

Andy Burnham Approves UK Bases for US Iran Strikes

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the continued use of UK military bases for limited US strikes against Iranian missile capabilities, maintaining a policy established under his predecessor, Keir Starmer. UK Bases for US Strikes British bases at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean may be used by US […]