International

US Imposes Tariffs Over Greenland Opposition

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced a 10 percent tariff on imports from several European countries, citing their opposition to his administration’s stance on Greenland. The move marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and key European allies. Countries Affected by Tariff Move The tariffs apply to goods imported from Denmark, the United Kingdom […]

International

Taiwan Flags Provocative Chinese Drone Flight

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

Taiwan said a Chinese military drone carried out what it described as a provocative flight over a Taiwan-controlled island in the South China Sea, raising concerns over regional security and stability. Incident Over Pratas Islands According to Taiwan’s defence authorities, the unmanned aerial vehicle flew over the Pratas Islands, also known as Dongsha, which are […]

International

Trump Invites Erdogan, Sisi to Join Gaza Peace Board

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

US President Donald Trump has invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to join a proposed international body aimed at overseeing post-conflict governance and reconstruction in Gaza. The move is part of Washington’s broader diplomatic push to shape a transitional framework for the territory following the ongoing conflict.

Law & Order National

Al-Falah University Hired Doctors Without Police Verification

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

Authorities investigating the November 2025 Red Fort area blast have found that Al-Falah University in Faridabad employed several doctors without conducting mandatory police verification or background checks before hiring them as faculty or medical staff. The discovery was made by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a chargesheet filed in a Delhi court as part of […]

International

Trump Offers to Restart Nile Water Mediation

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said the United States is ready to restart mediation efforts on the long-running Nile water dispute, according to a letter sent to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Focus on Nile Water Sharing In the communication, Trump expressed Washington’s willingness to facilitate talks aimed at resolving disagreements over the sharing of […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Visits Families After Indore Water Crisis

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Indore to meet families affected by a water contamination incident that led to multiple deaths and widespread illness in parts of the city. He interacted with bereaved families and patients undergoing treatment, offering condolences and support. Visit to Affected Areas and Hospitals During his visit, Gandhi went to hospitals where […]

National

Security Alert Ahead of Republic Day Celebrations

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Indian security agencies have heightened alert levels ahead of Republic Day, warning of potential threats to New Delhi and other sensitive locations during the national celebrations. Intelligence inputs suggest that banned Khalistani extremist groups and terror outfits with links to Bangladesh may attempt to carry out disruptive activities around January 26. Intelligence

Automobile Cars

Maruti Suzuki to Invest ₹35,000 Crore in Gujarat Plant

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Maruti Suzuki India has announced an investment of ₹35,000 crore to set up a new automobile manufacturing plant in Gujarat, marking one of the company’s largest expansion plans in recent years. The investment reflects Maruti Suzuki’s long-term strategy to scale up capacity in line with rising domestic and export demand. Capacity and Timeline The proposed […]

Business

Musk Seeks Massive Damages From OpenAI, Microsoft

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit seeking damages of up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the artificial intelligence firm abandoned its original non-profit mission for commercial gain. The case has been filed in a US court and targets what Musk describes as wrongful profits earned using his early contributions. Core Allegations […]

International

Trump Claims Pakistan PM Praised Him for Averting Conflict

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him he helped prevent a major conflict between India and Pakistan, allegedly saving the lives of “10 million people.” Trump made the statement while speaking at a public event, citing it as an example of his role in international diplomacy. India’s Position […]