Science Space & Astronomy

NASA Advances Artemis II With Fueling Test

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

NASA is preparing a critical fueling test for its Artemis II mission, moving the spacecraft and rocket closer to an expected launch window in early February 2026. The test is part of pre-launch checks at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Fueling Test and Launch Preparations Technicians are planning a “wet dress rehearsal”, in […]

Cricket Sports

Former Pakistan Players Warn PCB Against T20 World Cup Boycott

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

Former Pakistan cricketers have cautioned the Pakistan Cricket Board against any move to boycott the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following tensions linked to Bangladesh. They said withdrawing from the tournament would harm Pakistan’s cricketing interests and strain its relationship with the International Cricket Council. Concerns Over Global Standing The former players said a

Entertainment

Madras High Court Quashes Order on Jana Nayagan

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

The Madras High Court has set aside a single judge’s order that had directed the Central Board of Film Certification to issue a censor certificate for the Tamil film Jana Nayagan. A division bench ruled that proper legal procedure was not followed before passing the earlier direction. Court Cites Procedural Lapse The bench observed that […]

Automobile Cars

Mercedes-Benz Rules Out Price Cuts After India-EU FTA

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

Mercedes-Benz India has said it does not expect to reduce vehicle prices in the Indian market following the India-European Union free trade agreement. The company clarified that the trade pact will not have an immediate impact on car pricing. Local Production Limits Impact Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Santosh Iyer said over 90 percent […]

International

Trump Signals Talks With South Korea on Tariffs

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

US President Donald Trump said the United States will “work something out” with South Korea after warning of higher tariffs on South Korean imports, easing immediate concerns of a trade escalation between the two allies. Tariff Warning and Background Trump had earlier threatened to raise tariffs on certain South Korean goods, including automobiles, citing delays […]

International

North Korea to Unveil Next Phase of Nuclear Plans

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said the country will soon announce the next stage of its nuclear and defence strategy, signalling a continued focus on strengthening its nuclear deterrent. The announcement is expected to be made at an upcoming meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea. Focus on Nuclear Deterrence Kim made […]

National

Piyush Goyal Hails India-EU Free Trade Agreement

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a long-pending free trade agreement, with Piyush Goyal calling it a major milestone for India’s global trade strategy. Goyal said the agreement reflects India’s growing economic strength and its ability to negotiate on equal terms with major global blocs. Goyal on India’s Trade Gains The commerce […]

International

India-EU Trade Deal Seen as Win for New Delhi – Trump’s Aide

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

India and the European Union have concluded a major free trade agreement, marking a significant expansion of bilateral economic ties after years of negotiations. The agreement aims to reduce or eliminate tariffs across a wide range of goods and services and is expected to substantially boost trade between the two economies. US Reaction to the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Ambedkar’s Name Deserves Respect, Not Political Ambushes

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

Over the past few days in Maharashtra, a series of unrelated-looking incidents have unfolded in quick succession. A Republic Day ceremony disrupted because Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s name was allegedly not mentioned. An ink attack on a local elected representative over the same charge. Objectionable personal remarks made from a public platform associated with Dalit assertion,

International

Russian Drone Strike Hits Ukraine Train

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

A Russian drone strike hit a passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region on Tuesday, killing at least five people and injuring others, Ukrainian officials said. The train was carrying more than 200 civilians when at least one carriage was struck during the attack. Casualties and Damage Regional prosecutors reported five deaths and multiple injuries after […]