Cricket Sports

Rohit Sharma Emphasizes Preparation After Retiring from Tests

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

Former India captain Rohit Sharma, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year, said the format is both “challenging and draining.” He noted that red-ball cricket requires a high level of mental freshness and physical fitness to sustain performance over five days. Importance of Longevity and Preparation Rohit stressed that Test cricket demands longevity and […]

International

Taiwan Halts Parcel Mail to U.S. as Duty-Free Exemption Ends

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

Taiwan’s national postal service, Chunghwa Post, has suspended all small parcel deliveries to the United States starting Tuesday. The decision follows Washington’s removal of the “de minimis” duty-free rule, which earlier exempted packages valued under USD 800 from customs duties. Reason Behind the Suspension With the exemption gone, every parcel entering the U.S. will now

International

Trump Expresses Desire to Meet Kim Jong Un Again This Year

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un before the end of this year. He made the statement during his summit with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the White House, stressing that his personal relationship with Kim remains strong. Trump recalled their past summits in Singapore, […]

International

India Alerts Pakistan to Cross-Border Flood Risk

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

India has warned Pakistan of potential flooding from the Tawi and Sutlej rivers following heavy monsoon rains and rising reservoir levels. The message was conveyed through India’s High Commission in Islamabad, marking an unusual move outside the suspended Indus Waters Treaty framework. A Humanitarian Gesture Amid Diplomatic Strains Officials described the alert as a

International

US Sends Notice Ahead of 50% Tariff on Indian Goods

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a formal notice to India, confirming that an additional 25% tariff will be applied on Indian goods starting 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 27. This will raise total tariffs on certain imports to 50%, impacting items entering the U.S. market or withdrawn from bonded warehouses from that […]

South India State News

Telangana CM to Develop OU to Stanford-Oxford Standards

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy vowed to elevate Osmania University (OU) to global standards, equating it with prestigious institutions like Stanford and Oxford. He made the announcement during his first visit to the OU campus in 20 years, where he inaugurated two new hostels—Dhundubhi and Bhima—built at a combined cost of ₹90 crore. He also laid […]

National

PM Modi Appeals to Shop Swadeshi Ahead of U.S. Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on citizens and traders to prioritize buying and selling only Indian-made goods. He urged shopkeepers to put up signs declaring their businesses as “Swadeshi only,” linking the campaign to national pride and self-reliance. Protecting Domestic Interests Modi framed the appeal as part of India’s economic patriotism. He said global

International

Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on China Over Magnet Supply

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington could impose a 200% tariff on rare-earth magnets imported from China if Beijing fails to resume adequate supply. He made the statement during talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the White House. Strategic Importance of Magnets Rare-earth magnets are vital components in defense equipment, electric vehicles,

International

Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital Kills Journalists and Rescuers

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

An Israeli airstrike hit the fourth floor of Nasser Hospital, followed minutes later by a second strike as journalists and rescuers rushed to the scene. The back-to-back strikes killed at least 20 people, including medical staff and media workers. Journalists Among the Dead At least five journalists were confirmed killed in the attack. Among them […]

Cricket Sports

BCCI Begins Search for New Jersey Sponsor After Dream11 Exit

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Fantasy sports platform Dream11 has ended its ₹358-crore jersey sponsorship deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision comes after the new Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act banned real-money fantasy gaming and related advertising, making the deal unsustainable. Exit Clause Protects Dream11 Dream11 will not face penalties for […]