Cricket Sports

“India-Pakistan Not a Rivalry Anymore,” Says Suryakumar Yadav

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

After guiding India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four clash in Dubai, captain Suryakumar Yadav gave a bold assessment of the historic cricketing contest. Speaking at the post-match press interaction, he said that India and Pakistan can no longer be called rivals in cricketing terms, pointing to the one-sided […]

International

Trump Claims Peace Broker Role, Seeks Nobel Prize

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated that he helped end the recent conflict between India and Pakistan through “trade incentives.” He further claimed that he has stopped “seven wars” and deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for each achievement. India’s Denial The Indian government firmly denied Trump’s assertion, clarifying that the ceasefire with Pakistan was reached […]

Op-Eds Opinion

H-1B Under Siege: Trump’s $100,000 Gamble and Why India Still Holds the Cards

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global debate, this time with a proclamation that slaps a massive $100,000 fee on every new H-1B visa petition filed for workers outside the United States. The order, which came into effect on September 21, 2025, is set to last for 12 months but can be […]

International

Surge in Flights, Panic After US $100K H-1B Fee Rule

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The United States has introduced a regulation requiring companies to pay US $100,000 annually for each H-1B visa holder they employ. The rule was announced on September 19, 2025, and will come into effect from midnight U.S. Eastern Time on September 21, 2025. India Hardest Hit India, which accounted for about 70–71% of approved H-1B […]

Cricket Sports

Pakistan Cancels Press Conference Ahead of India Clash

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The Pakistan cricket team cancelled its scheduled pre-match press conference on the eve of their Asia Cup Super Fours clash against India in Dubai. The announcement came just hours before the interaction with the media was expected to begin. No Reason Provided Team management has not offered any explanation for the cancellation, leaving reporters and […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Hiding Behind Saudi After US and China: Pakistan’s Fear of India

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Pakistan has perfected the art of hiding in plain sight. When pressure mounts, it rushes to the nearest powerful capital, sells a narrative of victimhood, and rents a new security blanket. The latest blanket is stamped Riyadh. A formal defence pact with Saudi Arabia promises mutual response in case of aggression. On paper it looks […]

Breaking Down The News Opinion

Crude Politics, Cruder Profits: How India Earns From Azerbaijan While Arming Armenia

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

When Azerbaijan resumed crude oil exports to India this August after a 10-month pause, it was seen as a minor trade headline. But the story runs deeper. The shipments themselves are negligible, yet India continues to draw significant profits from its stakes in Azerbaijan’s oil fields, even while bolstering Armenia with arms. This duality illustrates […]

International

Azerbaijan Resumes Oil Exports to India After 10-Month Pause

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

India has begun receiving crude oil shipments from Azerbaijan again after a break of about 10 months. In August 2025, Azerbaijan exported 1,747.07 tonnes of crude oil to India, worth around US$781,520. This marks a small resumption of trade. Why the Hiatus The suspension in exports began in October 2024, largely due to a disagreement […]

Cricket Sports

India Beat Oman by 21 Runs, Stay Unbeaten in Asia Cup

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

India defeated Oman by 21 runs in their final Group A clash of the Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi, finishing the group stage unbeaten. Batting first, India posted 188/8, with Sanju Samson playing a composed knock of 56 off 45 balls. Abhishek Sharma gave the team early momentum with a fiery 38 off 15 […]

International

India-US Trade Talks Back on Track – Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Trade talks between India and the United States have resumed with fresh optimism. Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to visit Washington within days to further negotiate a bilateral trade agreement. Recent discussions in New Delhi between US negotiator Brendan Lynch and Indian counterpart Rajesh Agrawal are said to have been “positive” and “forward-looking.”