Cricket Sports

ICC Revises Powerplay Rules for Shortened T20 Internationals

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

In a key move aimed at maintaining fairness and clarity in rain-affected or shortened T20 Internationals, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised the rules governing powerplays. The new regulations, set to take effect from July, introduce a proportional system for determining the number of powerplay overs based on the total length of the innings. […]

National

Rajnath Singh Tells China to Avoid Adding New Complexities

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

In a key bilateral engagement on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed a firm message to his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Don Jun. Stressing the need for stability, Singh urged China to preserve the positive momentum in bilateral ties and “avoid adding new complexities

International

Trump Demands Prosecution Over Pentagon Iran Report Leak

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that members of the Democratic Party were responsible for leaking a classified Pentagon intelligence assessment regarding the recent American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Trump has called for the leakers to be prosecuted, stating emphatically, “The Democrats are the ones who leaked the information on the PERFECT FLIGHT to […]

International

Japan Executes ‘Twitter Killer’ in First Hanging Since 2022

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

Japan has executed Takahiro Shiraishi, the infamous serial killer known as the “Twitter Killer,” marking the country’s first use of capital punishment since 2022. The 33-year-old was hanged at the Tokyo Detention House after being convicted of murdering and dismembering nine individuals—eight women and one man—in 2017. His crimes had shocked the nation and drawn […]

Football Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo Extends Al Nassr Stay Until 2027

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially extended his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr until June 2027, putting an end to speculation about his future and reaffirming his commitment to the club where he has been a transformative figure. The two-year extension will keep the five-time Ballon d’Or winner with the Saudi Pro League side well […]

Law & Order National

DRI Seizes ₹9 Crore Pakistani Goods Falsely Declared as UAE Origin

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

In a major breakthrough, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized Pakistani-origin goods worth ₹9 crore in a high-stakes operation dubbed “Operation Deep Manifest.” The bust, carried out at Mumbai Port, exposed a sophisticated smuggling network that falsely declared the consignments as being of UAE origin to circumvent Indian import restrictions and evade

National

India Plans Six New Oil Reserve Sites to Strengthen Energy Security

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India is planning to expand its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) network with the addition of six new storage sites as part of a national effort to bolster energy security in an increasingly unstable global landscape. The move comes as the country looks to protect itself from sudden international oil supply disruptions, particularly amid rising tensions […]

National

UK’s F-35B Still Grounded in Kerala; India May Charge Parking Fee

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, valued at nearly $100 million, remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, nearly two weeks after it made an emergency landing on June 14 due to suspected hydraulic failure and fuel issues. The fifth-generation fighter, which was operating from the UK’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, had […]

Cricket Sports

ICC Brings Stop-Clock, Saliva Clause & DRS Tweaks to Tests

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a major set of rule changes to its playing conditions across formats, including Test cricket, in a move to enhance the pace, fairness, and clarity of the game. These changes are part of the 2025–27 cycle and are applicable immediately in Tests and from July 2 in ODIs […]

International

EU Nations Urged to Bring Back Gold from US Vaults

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Germany and Italy are facing renewed pressure from lawmakers and economic groups to repatriate a staggering $245 billion worth of gold reserves currently stored in vaults of the US Federal Reserve in New York. The movement, gaining traction in both countries, is driven by mounting geopolitical concerns, questions about the Federal Reserve’s future under renewed […]