Mahela Praises Hardik Pandya’s Growth As Leader

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Cricket Sports

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has praised Hardik Pandya’s growth as a leader ahead of the team’s IPL 2026 opener, saying the all-rounder has evolved through experience, maturity and better workload management. His remarks come as Mumbai prepare to begin their season against

International

Trump Says Mojtaba Khamenei May Be Dead or In Bad Shape

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei is “either dead or in very bad shape,” adding a fresh burst of uncertainty around Iran’s leadership at a time when the war and succession questions continue to dominate international attention. The remark came during a speech in Miami in which Trump portrayed Iran’s leadership structure […]

International

China Calls Iran Succession An Internal Matter

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

China said Iran’s decision to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader is an internal matter and stressed that foreign interference in another country’s affairs should be opposed. The response came after leadership change in Tehran added a new political dimension to the widening regional conflict and triggered fresh reactions from major global powers. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Mohsin Naqvi Showed Up For Drama And Ran From Defeat

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Mohsin Naqvi did not walk into the Pakistan team environment before the India match as a cricket administrator. He walked in as a spectacle. And like most spectacles, it worked perfectly until reality began. The build-up to the match had already been inflated far beyond sport. There was talk of boycott threats, political signalling and […]

National Politics

BJP To Announce New Party President On January 20

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its schedule for choosing a new national party president. The party said nominations for the post will be filed on January 19, and the name of the new president will be officially declared on January 20. Process Details According to the organisational poll plan, potential candidates can submit […]

South India State News

Karnataka Congress Leadership Crisis Deepens

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Tensions inside the Karnataka Congress grew sharper on Saturday as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar met over breakfast in Bengaluru. The meeting was held after the party high command asked both leaders to settle differences amid speculation over a possible leadership shift. High Command Steps In In Delhi, Rahul Gandhi […]

South India State News

DK Shivakumar Meets Kharge Amid Leadership Speculation

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi on November 16, 2025, in the midst of growing speculation about a possible change in state leadership. The meeting reportedly focused on internal party dynamics in the state and discussions over future roles. Leadership Debate Intensifies Sources say Shivakumar […]

South India State News

It’s Only Between Me And CM, Says D.K. Shivakumar On “November Revolution”

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2025

Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has played down speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka, describing the so-called “November revolution” as a matter only between him and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He said that details of any internal discussion will remain confined to their private talks. Clarification Amid Speculation Shivakumar’s remarks came after

South India State News

Siddaramaiah Dismisses “November Revolution” Speculation

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that becoming the Chief Minister requires the support of a majority of MLAs, suggesting that internal backing matters more than sudden upheavals. He added that while party high command has influence, it is ultimately legislators whose consent is crucial. Denying Speculation He also firmly dismissed rumors about a possible […]

Cricket Sports

Morkel Praises Siraj as India’s Natural Leader

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

India’s pace bowling coach has praised Mohammed Siraj for emerging as a “natural leader” during the five-Test series against England. Siraj’s consistent performances and silent determination were seen as key drivers behind India’s intensity throughout the series. Siraj Tops Wicket Charts for India Siraj led India’s bowling attack with 20 wickets across the five Tests. […]