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Pakistan to Chair IMF, World Bank Boards in 2027

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

Pakistan will chair the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in 2027, returning to the role for the first time since 1953. Ahad Khan Cheema named incoming chair Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, who also serves as Pakistan’s Governor to the World Bank Group, was formally […]

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Abhijeet Dipke Detained Ahead of Delhi Tiranga March

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained by Delhi Police on Friday ahead of a planned Tiranga march at Central Park in Connaught Place, where prohibitory orders were in force. Dipke detained before Connaught Place march Police had earlier visited Dipke and served him a notice warning against proceeding with the proposed gathering without […]

International

MEA Confirms Jaishankar-Rubio Talks in Mumbai

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on October 20, following political criticism over the venue and the way the engagement was first publicly discussed. Jaishankar to meet Rubio in Mumbai MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has regularly […]

Cricket Sports

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Added as Arshdeep Injury Cover

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

India have added experienced seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to their squad for the fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru, with Arshdeep Singh doubtful after suffering a blow to his bowling shoulder. Arshdeep doubtful for series decider Arshdeep sustained the injury during Wednesday’s fourth T20I in Hyderabad and his availability for the series finale will be […]

National

Air India Cancels Saudi Flights Until October 20

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

Air India has extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia until October 20, 2026, citing continuing security concerns in the Middle East. The airline announced the decision on Friday, October 16, confirming that affected passengers would be eligible for full refunds as it assesses conditions for safely […]

National Politics

Rajnath Singh Accuses Congress of Regime Change Plot

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has accused the Congress and its allies of attempting to bring about a change of government through violence, alleging that recent protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were inspired by political unrest in Bangladesh. Addressing a press conference in Lucknow on October 16, 2026, Singh claimed the demonstrations were aimed

International

Nirmala Sitharaman Flags China’s Trade Barriers to India

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has identified China’s non-tariff trade barriers as the biggest obstacle to improving India-China economic relations. Speaking at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok on Friday, October 16, 2026, she said restrictions on Indian exports were contributing to a widening bilateral trade deficit despite years of

International

Trump Slams Ukraine’s Strikes on Russian Refineries

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump has criticised Ukraine’s decision to resume attacks on Russian oil refineries, describing the strikes as a disgrace and blaming them for keeping global energy prices elevated. His remarks, made during an interview aired on October 15, 2026, followed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to abandon an energy infrastructure

International

Magnitude 7 Earthquake Hits Russia’s Kamchatka

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.0 struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Friday, October 16, 2026, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 140 kilometres in Russia’s Far East, a region frequently affected by seismic activity. No tsunami warning was issued, and there

Technology Telecom

Reliance Rejects Musk Claims, Welcomes Starlink

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

Reliance Industries has rejected allegations that it is obstructing Elon Musk’s Starlink from entering India’s satellite internet market, declaring that it welcomes competition from domestic and international providers. In a statement issued on October 16, 2026, the Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate emphasised that its own Jio satellite services are also awaiting

Pakistan to Chair IMF, World Bank Boards in 2027

Abhijeet Dipke Detained Ahead of Delhi Tiranga March

MEA Confirms Jaishankar-Rubio Talks in Mumbai

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Added as Arshdeep Injury Cover

Air India Cancels Saudi Flights Until October 20

Rajnath Singh Accuses Congress of Regime Change Plot

Nirmala Sitharaman Flags China’s Trade Barriers to India

Trump Slams Ukraine’s Strikes on Russian Refineries

Magnitude 7 Earthquake Hits Russia’s Kamchatka

Reliance Rejects Musk Claims, Welcomes Starlink

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