Agriculture National

Centre, Chouhan Reject Claims on VB-G RAM G Scheme

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

The Centre and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday criticised the Congress party for spreading what they described as “misinformation” about the new rural employment law known as Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Act, 2025. The minister said opposition campaigners were misrepresenting the scheme’s

Business

Reliance Says No Russian Oil Expected in January

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Reliance Industries Ltd has said it has not received any Russian crude oil in the last three weeks and does not expect any deliveries from Russia during January. The company issued a clarification after reports claimed that tankers carrying Russian crude were heading to its Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat. Statement on Crude Procurement Reliance said […]

International

Trump Says Venezuela Elections Will Not Be Held Soon

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump said Venezuela will not hold national elections in the near future, stating that the country needs time to stabilise following recent political upheaval. Speaking to reporters, Trump said elections cannot be conducted “right away” and that Venezuela must first be brought back to basic administrative and economic functioning. Comments Follow

International

Denmark PM Warns US Against Attacks on NATO Allies

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a strong warning on Monday in response to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about the strategic Arctic territory of Greenland, which is an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Frederiksen said that any military action by the United States against Greenland or another NATO member would […]

International

India Advises Citizens to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Iran

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

The Government of India has issued a travel advisory urging Indian citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran until further notice. The advisory was issued in view of the prevailing security situation and uncertainties on the ground, with authorities stressing the need to prioritise the safety of Indian nationals. Advisory for Indians in Iran […]

National

India Launches New e-Business Visa for Chinese Nationals

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

India has launched a new e-Business visa category for Chinese nationals to facilitate smoother entry for business-related activities. The visa, officially introduced at the start of January, allows eligible Chinese citizens to apply online for short-term business travel to India without visiting an Indian embassy or consulate. Purpose of the e-Business Visa The new visa

East India State News

Mamata Banerjee to Move Court on January 6

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that she will file a court petition on January 6 against what she described as the “inhumane conduct” of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Banerjee said the legal move is to challenge actions taken by the agency during questioning and […]

Business

Zomato CEO Says 5,000 Delivery Workers Leave or Are Terminated Monthly

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Zomato’s founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal said the company sees around 5,000 delivery partners terminated each month, mainly due to fraud or misuse of the platform and performance-related issues. He described this figure as part of the normal turnover in a large gig workforce, rather than widespread arbitrary dismissals. Gig Work Is Highly Transient Goyal […]

National Politics

Former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi Passes Away

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passed away in Pune in the early hours of Tuesday. He was 81. Family members said he died after a prolonged illness while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the city. His death brings an end to a long and eventful public career spanning politics […]

International

Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in US Court After Capture

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made his first appearance in a US federal court in Manhattan on January 5, 2026, after being captured and brought to the United States. Maduro, who was removed from power when US forces seized him in Venezuela earlier this week, stood before a judge and entered a not guilty plea […]