State News West India

Mumbai: Shiv Sena’s 30-Year BMC Rule Ends

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results for 2026 show a major political shift as Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) lost control of the civic body it led for nearly three decades. The BJP–Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) alliance secured a clear majority, ending the long dominance of Shiv Sena (UBT) in the richest municipal corporation […]

National

High US Tariffs Will Hurt Exports – Shashi Tharoor

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor warned that Indian exporters could struggle to compete in the United States market if total import duties rise to 75% under recent US tariff policies announced by President Donald Trump. He said such high tariffs would make Indian goods unviable in the American market. Tariff Escalation Explained Tharoor noted that an […]

International

China, Canada Say Ties Have “Turned Around” In Beijing Talks

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Beijing as part of Carney’s first official visit by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade. Xi said recent diplomatic engagement has opened a new chapter in relations and described improvements as a “turnaround” in ties between the two countries. Both leaders pledged […]

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 […]

International

France To Send Additional Forces To Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron said France will deploy additional military forces to Greenland as part of increased European coordination on Arctic security. The reinforcement will include land, air and naval elements and will operate alongside allied forces already present on the island. Support For Denmark Macron said the move is intended to demonstrate solidarity with

International

Tensions Rise Over Greenland’s Future

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers arrived in Copenhagen to reassure Denmark and Greenland of congressional support amid rising tensions over President Donald Trump’s repeated push for US control of Greenland. They plan to meet senior officials to discuss security and diplomatic concerns. European military presence grows Several European countries, including France,

Technology Telecom

Airtel, Tata Firms May Seek AGR Relief From Centre

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Bharti Airtel and Tata group telecom companies are considering a joint move to approach the government for relief on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. The companies are assessing whether to seek treatment similar to the relief recently extended to Vodafone Idea, citing the need for a level playing field in the sector. Context Of […]

International

US And Taiwan Sign $250 Billion Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The United States and Taiwan have signed a major trade agreement that cuts tariffs on a wide range of Taiwanese goods exported to the US. Under the deal, tariff rates on several products have been lowered, a move aimed at improving market access for Taiwanese manufacturers and strengthening bilateral trade ties. Investment Commitment Announced As […]

Economy National

India Called Key Growth Engine For Global Economy: IMF

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokesperson said India is a major growth engine for the global economy, contributing significantly to world output and expansion. The IMF cited India’s steady economic performance and robust domestic demand as factors supporting global growth prospects. Strong Domestic Growth India has maintained relatively high economic growth

International

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia And Turkey Discuss Trilateral Defence Deal

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are discussing a draft trilateral defence agreement that has been under preparation for nearly a year, Pakistan’s Defence Production Minister Raza Hayat Harraj said. He described the potential pact as “in the pipeline,” meaning it is under active deliberation among the three governments. Separate From Existing Pact Harraj said the […]