International

Meta Says Australia Ban May Push Teens To Riskier Apps

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Meta has warned that Australia’s new law banning social media for under-16s could push young users towards lesser-known platforms that are less regulated. The company said that while mainstream apps like Instagram and Facebook have moderation systems, teenagers may switch to smaller platforms that do not have the same level of safety checks. Ban came […]

Entertainment

JioHotstar To Invest ₹4,000 Crore In Southern Market

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

JioHotstar has announced plans to invest ₹4,000 crore over the next five years to strengthen its presence in South India. The investment will support content creation in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, with the platform aiming to build a large catalogue of regional films, series and originals. More shows and creator ecosystem The company said […]

South India State News

Telangana Secures ₹5.75 Lakh Crore At Global Summit

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

The Telangana government announced that it has received investment commitments worth ₹5.75 lakh crore during the two-day Rising Global Summit held near Hyderabad. Officials said the agreements cover a range of sectors, including data centres, biotechnology, manufacturing, defence technology and infrastructure development. Big focus on digital and data Among the biggest

National

Government Warns IndiGo CEO Could Be Removed

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said he would not hesitate to remove IndiGo’s CEO if the airline fails to correct its operational problems. The statement came after a major disruption that grounded flights and caused widespread inconvenience for passengers across the country. Cancellations triggered nationwide crisis IndiGo cancelled more than 2,000 flights

International

US Visa Social-Media Rule Sparks Concern

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

A new rule by the US State Department now requires H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents to make their social media accounts publicly visible for screening. The policy comes into effect from December 15. Consular officers will be allowed to review posts, past handles and public activity from multiple platforms before deciding on a […]

International

Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under-16s Comes into Effect

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Australia has enforced a nationwide ban that stops children under the age of 16 from creating or maintaining social media accounts. The law took effect from December 10 and applies to all major platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, X, Reddit, Twitch and others. Platforms that fail to remove under-age accounts can face heavy […]

State News West India

Goa Police Detain Co-Owner In Nightclub Fire Case

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Goa Police have detained Ajay Gupta, a co-owner of the nightclub where a massive fire killed 25 people. He was picked up in Delhi after authorities issued a Look Out Circular against him. The detention comes days after the incident, which shocked the state and raised questions about safety standards at commercial establishments. Search for […]

Cricket Sports

India Crush South Africa By 101 Runs In First T20I

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

India began their five-match T20I series with a convincing 101-run victory over South Africa. Hardik Pandya led the batting effort with a powerful unbeaten 59 from 28 balls, helping India reach 175 for 6 after being put in to bat. His knock included clean hitting during the final overs, which shifted momentum firmly in India’s […]

Business

CBI Files Case Against Jai Anmol Ambani In ₹228 Crore Fraud

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a criminal case against Jai Anmol Ambani, son of industrialist Anil Ambani, over an alleged ₹228 crore banking fraud. The case also names Reliance Home Finance Ltd and a former company director. The complaint was filed by Union Bank of India, which reported financial losses linked to credit […]

Finance

Government Collects ₹512 Crore TDS On Crypto In FY25

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The government collected ₹511.83 crore as TDS from cryptocurrency and other virtual digital asset transactions in FY25. This marks a sharp increase from the previous year, when around ₹363 crore was collected. Officials said the rise reflects more trading activity and better reporting by exchanges. Current tax rules for crypto Profits from crypto trading are […]