South India State News

Vijay Clarifies Gesture Amid Stalin Body-Shaming Row

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has clarified that a gesture made during his Assembly speech was unintentional after opposition leaders accused him of attempting to body-shame former Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin. Vijay Says Assembly Gesture Was Unintentional Vijay said his body language during his September 7 response to the […]

International

US Bans Canadian Imports as Trade War Escalates

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2026

The United States will ban imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motor vehicles from September 29, sharply escalating the trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa after negotiations between the neighbouring countries broke down. Trump Expands Canada Trade Measures President Donald Trump signed separate proclamations targeting Canadian

International

Russia Hopes BRICS Can Bridge Iran-UAE Divide

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2026

Russia has expressed confidence that the BRICS Summit in New Delhi can help bridge differences between Iran and the United Arab Emirates over the West Asia conflict and allow members to reach consensus on a joint declaration. Iran-UAE Differences Complicate BRICS Declaration Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said disagreements between Iran and the UAE had made […]

International

US Says Five Iranian Oil Tankers Destroyed

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2026

The United States military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after renewed Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship, triggering retaliatory strikes by Tehran against American military targets in Jordan and further escalation around the Strait of Hormuz. US Military Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers US Central Command said American forces struck […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India Never Voted for That Map. So Why Was a Controversy Manufactured?

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2026

India witnessed a manufactured controversy this week over Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin and a United Nations resolution called “Correct the Map”. The way the story was presented created an alarming impression. The United Nations had produced a world map depicting Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin between Indian and Chinese lines. India, meanwhile, had voted in […]

International

Nepal Cracks Down on Abuse of Flood Survivors

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Nepal has launched a crackdown on online abuse targeting survivors and families affected by last month’s deadly Bhotekoshi floods, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah warning that authorities will show “no leniency” towards people who mock or harass those already suffering. Nepal Cyber Bureau Forms 10-Member Investigation Team Nepal’s Cyber Bureau has formed a 10-member team

International

Report Claims UAE Warned Netanyahu Before October 7

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was allegedly warned by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan about a major Hamas operation roughly a week and a half before the October 7, 2023 attack, according to a new investigation. Netanyahu’s office has rejected the claim as an “absolute lie”. UAE Leader Allegedly Warned Netanyahu of Hamas […]

International

Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv After Brief Attack Pause

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, killing at least three people and injuring 16, ending a brief pause in strikes on the Ukrainian capital during a visit by US peace envoys. Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Hit Kyiv The overnight assault involved ballistic and cruise missiles as well as […]

International

PM Modi, Putin to Hold Talks Ahead of BRICS Summit

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on September 11, a day before the BRICS Summit begins, with defence, trade, nuclear energy and wider strategic cooperation expected to dominate the agenda. Modi-Putin Talks Set for September 11 The meeting has been confirmed by the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Gadkari May Be Wrong About Educated Voters – But Right About Development Politics

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Nitin Gadkari has never been known for carefully measuring every word before speaking. His public interventions are frequently blunt, colourful and occasionally capable of creating controversies that overshadow the point he was originally trying to make. His recent remarks in Nagpur were another example. Speaking about electoral behaviour, Gadkari contrasted the support he