National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Says His Stand is Pro-India Not Pro-BJP

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said his recent positions on certain issues should not be seen as pro-BJP, but rather as pro-government or pro-India where he believes it aligns with national interest. He made the remarks during a media interaction in New Delhi. Focus on National Interest Tharoor said pointing out areas where the government’s […]

Health

Delhi Man Critical After Taking HIV Drugs on AI Advice

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

45-year-old man from Delhi is in critical condition after he self-medicated with HIV preventive drugs that he bought without a prescription, following advice from an AI chatbot. He developed a serious reaction and was admitted to hospital. Risk of Self-Medication The man took HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medication, intended to be used only under medical […]

Defence National

Operation Trashi-I Enters Day 13 in Kishtwar

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Security forces continued Operation Trashi-I for the 13th consecutive day in the Chatroo and Chingam areas of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, searching for suspected terrorists believed to be hiding in the dense forest and snow-bound terrain. Internet Services Suspended Authorities suspended mobile internet services in parts of Kishtwar, including Chatroo and

Technology

OpenAI To Retire GPT-4o Model

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

OpenAI has announced that it will retire the GPT-4o model from ChatGPT starting March 1, 2026 as the company shifts focus to newer, more advanced AI systems. Users of ChatGPT will no longer be able to select GPT-4o after that date. Transition to New Models OpenAI said retiring GPT-4o will help streamline its offerings and […]

Science Space & Astronomy

Rocket Lab Launches Korean Disaster Satellite

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Rocket Lab has successfully launched a South Korean disaster-monitoring satellite into orbit after multiple delays. The mission was carried out using the Electron rocket from the company’s launch site in New Zealand. Mission Details The satellite, NEONSAT-1A, was deployed into low Earth orbit around 540 km above Earth. It was developed by the Korea Advanced […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Mumbai Textile Strike Proves CJI Was Right

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

Mumbai’s textile collapse is often discussed as an urban planning story or a tale of economic transition. It is rarely examined honestly as a labour relations failure. That is precisely why the recent remarks by the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, struck such a raw nerve. When the head of the judiciary says trade […]

International

Russia Agrees to Pause Kyiv Strikes Until February 1

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

Russia has agreed to temporarily pause strikes on Kyiv until February 1 following a personal request by US President Donald Trump, according to statements from Moscow. The move is being described as a limited pause rather than a ceasefire. Kremlin Cites Trump Request Russian officials said the decision was taken after Trump asked President Vladimir […]

International

Pakistan Reviews Impact of India-EU Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

Pakistan is reviewing the potential impact of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement on its export sectors, especially textiles, as industry groups warn that duty-free access for Indian goods to the EU could weaken Pakistan’s competitive edge in key markets. Exporters Warn of Competitive Pressure Textile exporters and analysts say India’s newly gained tariff-free

Business Markets

Sensex Falls, Nifty Slips Below 25,300

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

Indian equity benchmarks traded lower in noon deals, with investor sentiment turning cautious amid mixed global cues and stock-specific selling. Benchmark Indices Under Pressure The BSE Sensex slipped 381 points, while the Nifty 50 fell below the 25,300 mark during mid-session trade. Selling pressure was seen across key sectors, dragging the broader market lower. Stocks

International

UN Chief Cites India-EU Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has pointed to the India-European Union trade agreement as an example of how global cooperation can support a multipolar world order. He said no single country or narrow group of powers can address today’s global challenges on their own. Call for Multipolar Cooperation Guterres stressed that power is becoming more distributed […]