Cricket Sports

KL Rahul To Return As India Captain After Two Years

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2025

KL Rahul is set to return as India’s ODI captain for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa beginning November 30. His comeback to leadership comes after nearly two years, prompted by the unavailability of Shubman Gill, who has been ruled out due to a neck injury that requires extended recovery. Multiple Players Unavailable Gill’s […]

Cricket Sports

India Fight Back As South Africa Reach 247/6 On Day 1

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

On the opening day of the second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati, the visitors reached 247 for 6 at stumps after electing to bat first. India, trailing 0-1 in the two-match series, found themselves under pressure early when South Africa’s openers built a solid platform with an 82-run stand. India Strike Late […]

Economy National

Moody’s Predicts India’s Growth at 7% in 2025

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

Moody’s Ratings has projected that India’s economy will grow 7 percent in 2025, supported by steady domestic demand and ongoing capital expenditure. The agency expects growth to ease slightly to 6.4 percent in 2026, noting that India will remain one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. Key Drivers Behind The Forecast Moody’s said […]

International

India-Australia leaders review ties at G20

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

At the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Narendra Modi met with Anthony Albanese to review the full spectrum of India-Australia relations. The two leaders noted that the elevation of their partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2020 had paved the way for deeper cooperation across defence, security, trade and technology. Condolences and […]

Economy National

India Forex Reserves Hit USD 692.6 Billion

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a strong weekly rise, increasing by USD 5.543 billion to reach around USD 692.576 billion for the week ended 14 November 2025, according to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India. This comes after a decline of USD 2.699 billion in the previous reporting week, when reserves had […]

International

US Sanctions Indian Firms Over Iran Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

The United States has sanctioned several India-based companies and individuals for allegedly helping facilitate the sale and transport of Iranian petroleum products. The action is part of Washington’s ongoing effort to curb Iran’s oil revenues, which it says are used to support regional proxies and military programmes. Entities Named In The Action According to the […]

Defence National

Russia Offers Su-57 Tech Transfer To India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Russia has indicated that it is willing to meet India’s expectations for the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter programme, including technology transfer and local manufacturing. Senior Russian representatives stated that India’s conditions were “acceptable”, signalling a renewed push to deepen defence collaboration. India’s Air Combat Needs The Indian Air Force has been

International

India Steps Up Tanker Bookings for Middle East Oil

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Indian oil refiners have sharply increased the chartering of crude oil tankers from the Middle East as they brace for potential disruptions in Russian oil supplies. With new U.S. sanctions on major Russian producers set to take effect on November 21, refiners are securing additional vessels for late November and December loading from Saudi Arabia, […]

National

India Among 7 Nations to Add 500 Million Urban Residents

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

A new UN DESA “World Urbanisation Prospects 2025” report projects that India, along with six other countries, will account for more than 500 million additional city residents between 2025 and 2050. The countries listed are India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Bangladesh and Ethiopia. Together, they are expected to drive over […]

Defence National

US Approves Up to $93 Million Arms Sale to India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United States has approved a potential arms sale to India worth about $93 million, which includes the purchase of the FGM‑148 Javelin anti-tank missile system and Excalibur M982A1 precision-guided artillery projectiles. The package comprises an estimated $45.7 million for the Javelin system and around $47.1 million for the Excalibur rounds. Components and Strategic