Cricket Sports

Cricket Retained for 2026 Asian Games in Japan

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

Cricket has officially been retained as one of the sporting events at the 2026 Asian Games, which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4. The confirmation came following a board meeting of the Games’ organizing committee, marking a key decision that reaffirms cricket’s growing influence in international multi-sport events. This […]

State News West India

Deven Bharti Appointed Mumbai Police Commissioner

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

In a high-profile administrative change, senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Deven Bharti has officially taken over as the new Commissioner of Mumbai Police. This appointment marks a significant return to operational leadership for Bharti, who previously served in multiple strategic and investigative roles within Maharashtra’s law enforcement setup. A 1994-batch IPS

Cricket Sports

BCCI Faces Trademark Dispute Over IPL Robot Dog ‘Champak’

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is embroiled in a legal controversy following the naming of its AI-powered robotic dog, ‘Champak’, introduced during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Delhi Press Patra Prakashan Pvt Ltd, the publisher of the long-standing children’s magazine ‘Champak’, has filed a trademark

International

600 North Korean Soldiers Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has reported that approximately 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The total number of North Korean casualties, including both killed and wounded, is estimated at around 4,700.​ This information was disclosed during a closed-door briefing to South Korean

South India State News

Supreme Court Halts CBI Probe Against KM Abraham

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

In a major relief for Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Supreme Court has stayed a Kerala High Court order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to launch a probe against KM Abraham, the Chief Principal Secretary to the CM, in a case involving allegations of disproportionate assets. The apex court, in its interim […]

National

Pakistani Nationals Depart India Amid Escalating Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

As tensions between India and Pakistan reach a boiling point following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government has initiated a wave of visa cancellations for Pakistani nationals residing in the country. This has led to the quiet but steady departure of hundreds of Pakistani citizens through the Attari-Wagah border. The government’s decision […]

Government Policies National

Cabinet Approves Caste Census in 2025 Enumeration

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

In a landmark policy decision, the Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census. The announcement, made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, marks a significant shift in India’s data collection strategy, with long-term implications for governance, welfare policies, and political discourse. “Cabinet Committee on Political

Defence National

India Reviews Pakistan Policy After Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

Amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government convened two of its most powerful cabinet committees to reassess the country’s response and security posture. The meetings took place in New Delhi and were seen as a pivotal step in shaping India’s strategy going forward. The Cabinet Committee on […]

Breaking Down The News Opinion

Breaking Down The News: How Pegasus Petitioners Shielded Terrorists from Surveillance

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

In a country constantly under threat from cross-border terrorism and internal sabotage, one would expect national security tools to be strengthened, not challenged. Yet in a bizarre twist that only India’s activist-judicial complex could produce, a bunch of journalists, activists, and political operatives approached the Supreme Court not to demand better protection from

International

Three Killed in Uppsala Shooting; 16-Year-Old Suspect Detained

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

A tragic mass shooting in the Swedish city of Uppsala has left three young people dead and sparked renewed alarm over rising violence in the country. The incident occurred around 5:00 PM local time on April 29 near Vaksala Square, reportedly inside a hair salon, just hours before the city’s annual Walpurgis Night celebrations. Witnesses […]