Cricket Sports

England Bring Back Archer in Bold Move for 3rd Test vs India

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

England have made a striking change to their playing XI for the pivotal third Test at Lord’s against India, introducing Jofra Archer after a four-year absence from Test cricket. The move—exactly one change—sees Archer replace Josh Tongue, as the series stands evenly poised at 1–1. Jofra Archer Returns Thirty-year-old Archer, sidelined since early 2021 due […]

International

Netanyahu, Trump Focus Talks on Gaza Hostages, Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington for the second time in two days, with the top agenda being the release of hostages held in Gaza. Netanyahu described the meeting as focused and productive, emphasizing that both leaders were aligned in their efforts to secure the hostages’ freedom and […]

Business

Cyprus, Danish Shipping Giants to Invest ₹10,000 Crore in India

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

Two major foreign shipping firms, Interorient Navigation Co Ltd (Cyprus-based) and Danship & Partners Ltd (Denmark-based), have committed a combined investment of ₹10,000 crore into India’s shipping industry. This marks the largest-ever foreign direct investment in India’s maritime sector since it was opened to overseas investors in 2005. Investment Details The firms

International

Namibia a ‘Valued and Trusted Partner’: PM Modi

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his historic first official visit to Namibia, described the African nation as a “valued and trusted partner” of India. Upon his arrival in Windhoek on July 9, Modi emphasized strengthening bilateral ties rooted in history, solidarity, and shared development goals. He remarked, “Namibia is a valued and trusted African partner […]

Environment

European Heatwave Triggers Estimated 2,300 Deaths

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

A brutal 10-day heatwave that swept across 12 major European cities in June 2025 is now believed to have caused approximately 2,300 deaths, with researchers attributing the majority to intensified climate change impacts. The event, which ended on July 2, saw record temperatures in cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Paris, and London, pushing public […]

National

IAF Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan, 2 Pilots Killed

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

A routine training mission turned tragic on July 9 as an Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Bhanuda village of Rajasthan’s Churu district, resulting in the deaths of both pilots on board. The crash occurred around 1:25 PM, leaving behind wreckage strewn across an agricultural field and prompting swift deployment of rescue personnel. […]

Defence National

Defence Manufacturing Poised to Propel India as Global Power

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

In an exclusive Times of India interview, political strategist Ram Madhav highlighted the strategic importance of the country’s defence manufacturing sector. He stated, “Manufacturing capability in the defence sector can become a key driver of India’s economic growth and global standing.” This sentiment captures the government’s vision: leveraging indigenous production not

National

India Secures Rare Earth Supply from Australia Amid China Curbs

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

India is taking decisive action to strengthen its critical minerals supply chain, engaging with Australia to secure access to essential rare earths and copper. This strategic pivot responds to recent export restrictions by China, which controls a significant share of global rare earth assets used in electronics, defense, and EV manufacturing. Critical Minerals Australia

Business Industry

Indian Electronics Firms Pivot from China to South Korea, Taiwan

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

In a significant realignment of supply chain strategy, India’s leading electronics component manufacturers are moving away from traditional Chinese partnerships and actively seeking collaborations with firms from South Korea and Taiwan. The shift comes in the backdrop of the government’s continued clampdown on Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) and its push for

International

Trump Threatens Tariffs on 14 Countries From August 1

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

President Donald Trump has formally notified 14 countries that they will face steep import tariffs beginning August 1, 2025, unless new reciprocal trade agreements are concluded. The announcement marks a dramatic expansion of Trump’s protectionist trade strategy, aimed at rebalancing what he calls decades of “unfair trade practices” against the United States. Countries