Op-Eds Opinion

Women’s Quota Vote: BJP Sets the Trap, Opposition Chooses the Lesser Damage

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

The Women’s Reservation Bill failed in the Lok Sabha, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. On paper, it looks like a straightforward legislative defeat. But anyone reading this purely as a numbers game is missing the larger political design behind it. This was never just a vote on women’s representation. It was a carefully […]

National

Tharoor Calls Delimitation Political Demonetisation

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the government’s move to link women’s reservation with delimitation, warning in the Lok Sabha that a rushed redrawing of constituencies could damage India’s federal balance. During the debate, he compared the proposed exercise to demonetisation and urged the Centre not to repeat what he described as another hasty structural decision.

Automobile Electric Vehicles

Simple Ultra Launched With 400 km Range

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

Simple Energy has launched the Simple Ultra electric scooter, claiming an IDC-certified range of 400 km on a single charge. The Bengaluru-based company says the new model is now available for purchase and test rides, with deliveries already underway across India. Simple Ultra Electric Scooter Range and Battery The Simple Ultra is positioned as the […]

International

Shehbaz Sharif Welcomes Lebanon Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, expressing hope that the development will lead to lasting peace in the region. His statement comes at a time of wider diplomatic activity across West Asia, as several countries continue efforts to prevent further escalation. Pakistan PM on Lebanon Ceasefire In […]

International

IMF, World Bank Restore Ties With Venezuela

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have announced that they are restoring ties with Venezuela, reopening formal engagement after relations were cut in 2019 during the leadership dispute over the country’s presidency. The move could create a pathway for Caracas to seek financial assistance as it tries to stabilise its strained economy. IMF […]

National

Kangana Calls Modi Biggest Feminist in House

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

Kangana Calls Modi Biggest Feminist in House BJP MP Kangana Ranaut praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Lok Sabha debate on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, saying that the daughters of India see no bigger feminist than him. Her remarks came during discussion on measures linked to women’s representation in the lower house […]

National

Trump Praises Taranjit Sandhu as Delhi LG

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump congratulated Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, calling him a seasoned diplomat who had shown strong commitment to strengthening India-US ties. The message drew attention because Sandhu had earlier served as India’s Ambassador to the United States during a key phase in bilateral engagement. Trump […]

National

SpiceJet Hits Akasa Plane at Delhi Airport

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

SpiceJet Plane Hits Akasa Aircraft at Delhi Airport A SpiceJet aircraft made contact with an Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport on April 16 in a ground incident that damaged parts of both aircraft and disrupted flight operations. No injuries were reported, but the incident has triggered a regulatory investigation and raised fresh concerns over […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Lenskart Controversy Shows How Woke HR Policies Are Damaging Corporate India

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

The controversy surrounding Lenskart and its founder Peyush Bansal did not begin with a press conference or a policy announcement. It began with a document. A grooming and dress code guideline, allegedly part of the company’s internal framework, surfaced online and spread rapidly across social media. What caught attention was not just its existence, but […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Corporate Jihad Debate: Do Indian Companies Need a Uniform Civil Code at Work?

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

The Nashik TCS case did not remain confined to one office for long. Within hours of the story breaking, social media began filling up with similar accounts from employees across Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai and Thane. Different companies, different teams, but eerily similar allegations. Hiring bias, promotion patterns, religious practices inside offices, festival-based