National

10 Killed in Manipur Encounter with CRPF, Kuki Groups Call Shutdown

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

In a violent escalation in Manipur, ten Kuki “militants” were killed in what Manipur Police termed as “retaliatory firing” after an armed attack on security forces in Jiribam on Monday afternoon. The exchange involved a group of armed men targeting a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post around 3 pm in the Borobekra-Jiribam area, which […]

Law & Order National

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Prioritizes Clearing Case Backlogs, Affordable Justice

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, laid out a progressive vision for the judiciary, focusing on reducing case backlogs, making litigation affordable, shortening trial durations, and simplifying legal procedures. Justice Khanna, who will serve until May 2025, underscored the judiciary’s critical role in governance and its

Cricket Sports

Sports Ministry Clears India’s Blind Cricket Team for World Cup in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

The Indian Sports Ministry has granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and the Indian blind cricket team for their participation in the upcoming Blind T20 World Cup, to be hosted by Pakistan from November 22 to December 3, 2024. However, further clearance is awaited from […]

Cricket Sports

Gillespie Criticizes Cricket Australia’s Border-Gavaskar Focus Over Pakistan Series

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Pakistan’s interim white-ball head coach, Jason Gillespie, has voiced concerns over Cricket Australia’s emphasis on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while the ongoing Pakistan white-ball tour has received little promotional attention. The former Australian pacer noted that Cricket Australia’s decision appeared to focus primarily on India’s tour, overshadowing

Cricket Sports

KL Rahul Eyes T20I Comeback Through Strong IPL 2025 Performance

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Indian cricketer KL Rahul has set his sights on a T20I comeback, planning to leverage the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season as a platform to regain his place in India’s T20 squad. Rahul, who last played a T20I match for India on November 10, 2022, against England in Adelaide, was recently released by the […]

International

Jaishankar Explains Why India Is Unfazed by Trump’s Election Victory

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar assured that India remains unperturbed by Donald Trump’s recent victory in the US presidential election, unlike other nations that may feel uncertain. Speaking at the Aditya Birla 25th Silver Jubilee Scholarship event in Mumbai, Jaishankar highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s track record of establishing strong ties

Defence National

India to Test 1,000-Km Anti-Ship Missile Amid Rising Naval Defense Preparedness

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

In a significant move to bolster its naval capabilities, India is set to test a new long-range anti-ship ballistic missile with a strike range exceeding 1,000 kilometers. The missile, which will enable the Indian Navy to target enemy warships and aircraft carriers from great distances, is expected to be tested by the Defence Research and […]

International

Sikh Group Protests in Delhi Over Temple Attacks in Canada

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

Members of the Hindu Sikh Global Forum staged a protest outside the Canadian High Commission in Delhi’s Chanakyapuri, denouncing recent attacks on Hindu temples in Canada. The demonstration, which saw increased police presence in the area, was organized by a coalition of Hindu and Sikh communities to express their discontent and demand accountability from Canadian […]

International

India to Co-Develop Russia’s SA-22 ‘Greyhound’ Air Defense System

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

India is set to co-develop the Pantsir S-1 air defense system, also known as the SA-22 ‘Greyhound’ in NATO terminology, alongside Russia. This advanced short-range air defense system has notably been used to protect Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence from drone attacks. The agreement strengthens India’s defense capabilities, adding to its existing arsenal, which

International

Trump Urges Putin to Avoid Escalation in Ukraine Conflict

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

In a recent call, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump advised Russian President Vladimir Putin to avoid escalating the war in Ukraine, according to a report by The Washington Post. The call, made from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, came just days after Trump’s election victory over Democratic contender Kamala Harris. Trump Calls for De-Escalation in Ukraine […]