National

UK PM Starmer To Visit India October 8-9

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make his first official visit to India from October 8 to 9, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced. The trip will focus on strengthening the India-UK Strategic Partnership under the banner of “Vision 2035.” Agenda And Focus During his visit, PM Starmer is expected to hold wide-ranging talks […]

International

India “Diversifying” from Russian Oil? U.S. Aide Says So

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

A U.S. trade official associated with President Trump claimed India has begun reducing its reliance on Russian oil, describing the shift as “pragmatic.” The comment comes amid rising tariff tensions and scrutiny of India’s energy purchases. U.S. Official’s Statement At the Economic Club of New York, Jamieson Greer, a U.S. trade representative, said India is […]

Cricket Sports

India’s World Test Championship PCT Rises After Big Win

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2025

India’s emphatic victory over the West Indies in the first Test has boosted its standing in the 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) points table. India defeated West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in Ahmedabad, wrapping up the match in three days. India bowled out West Indies for 162 in the first innings, posted […]

Cricket Sports

Jurel Hits Maiden Test Century, India Take Command

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel scored his first Test century, making 125 runs as India built a strong position against West Indies in the first Test at Ahmedabad. His knock came off 210 balls and included a dominant 206-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja for the fifth wicket. India ended Day 2 at 448 for 5, holding […]

Football Sports

Lionel Messi Excited About Upcoming India Visit

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has expressed excitement about his forthcoming trip to India, calling it “a beautiful country” and saying he looks forward to reconnecting with fans. Messi confirmed that he will visit India in December 2025 as part of the GOAT Tour of India, his first visit in 14 years. Tour Itinerary and Events […]

International

Putin Likely to Visit India in Early December

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to India on December 5–6, 2025, for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to sources familiar with the matter. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed his own visit to India ahead of Putin, indicating preparations for the summit are underway. Details and Significance While no […]

International

India to Host UN Peacekeepers Conclave in New Delhi

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

India will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, 2025. Over 30 countries that provide troops to UN missions are expected to participate in the three-day event. Pakistan and China Excluded Significantly, Pakistan and China have not been invited to the conclave, while neighbours […]

International

US Lawmakers Push Major H-1B, L-1 Visa Changes

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

Three U.S. senators have introduced bills to tighten rules for the H-1B and L-1 visa programs, citing misuse by companies and institutions. Senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin proposed raising wage standards, mandating public job postings, and narrowing eligibility. Separately, Tom Cotton introduced legislation to end exemptions that allow universities and non-profits

Cricket Sports

Deepti Sharma Powers India to Win in WC Opener

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

In a rain-affected opening match of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup, India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The match was held at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. India’s innings was rescued by a strong lower-order show. After collapsing to 124 for 6, Deepti Sharma (53 off 53) and Amanjot […]

Op-Eds Opinion

When Changu-Mangu Sell Sand as Magnets to Trump

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

It takes a special kind of talent to convince the most powerful man in the world that sand can be sold as magnets. But Pakistan, with its eternal duo of Prime Minister and Field Marshal, has once again proven they are the undefeated champions of snake-oil diplomacy. With big smiles and bigger promises, they’ve told […]