North India State News

Earthquake in Tajikistan Felt in Kashmir

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.3 in magnitude struck Tajikistan early on Friday, with tremors felt in parts of Kashmir and surrounding regions. The seismic event occurred in the early hours of the morning, and residents reported feeling shaking in several areas of the valley. Details of the Quake The earthquake was recorded at a depth […]

International

Pakistan May Not Need IMF Aid, Minister Says

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said the country may not require financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) within the next six months, citing rising defence export interest as a key factor. Asif made the remarks during a television interview, expressing optimism about Pakistan’s economic outlook. Claim on Defence Orders and IMF Support

International

Trump Says Venezuela Action Not a Taiwan Precedent

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said that recent US actions in Venezuela should not be viewed as a precedent for how China may deal with Taiwan. He stated that the situation in Venezuela and the long-standing Taiwan issue are fundamentally different, and decisions regarding Taiwan rest with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Remarks on China and […]

International

India–US Trade Deal Stalled Over Missed Leader Outreach

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

A long-pending trade agreement between India and the United States has not been concluded, with the US side attributing the delay partly to the absence of direct outreach between top leaders. The claim was made by the US Commerce Secretary, who said the deal did not move forward because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not […]

South India State News

ED Officer Removed Over Bribery Allegations

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

The Union government has ordered the compulsory retirement of P. Radhakrishnan, a Deputy Director in the Enforcement Directorate (ED), following allegations of bribery and misconduct. The decision was taken after an internal inquiry found merit in complaints about his conduct and was approved by the President of India. Allegations and Inquiry Radhakrishnan, a Malayali

International

Bangladesh Suspends Visa Services in India

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

Bangladesh has temporarily suspended most visa services at its diplomatic missions in India, citing security-related concerns. The decision affects visa processing at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and its deputy high commissions in Kolkata and Agartala. Officials said the move is precautionary and will remain in force until the situation is reviewed. Security

South India State News

Supreme Court Revives Andhra Graft Cases

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

The Supreme Court has set aside an earlier order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court that had quashed multiple corruption cases, thereby reviving stalled investigations. The apex court held that serious allegations of corruption should not be terminated at a preliminary stage on procedural grounds without examining the merits of the cases. High Court Order […]

Business

Reliance to Consider Venezuelan Oil Purchases If Permitted

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday said it would consider purchasing crude oil from Venezuela if sales to non-US buyers are formally allowed under prevailing international regulations. The company clarified that any such decision would be taken strictly within the framework of global sanctions and trade compliance. Awaiting Policy and Regulatory Clarity A spokesperson for

South India State News

Telangana CM to Take Fight Against G-RAM G Bill to Villages

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday announced that the state government and the Congress party will take their opposition to the G-RAM G Bill to the grassroots by holding meetings across villages in Telangana. He said the campaign would aim to educate rural residents about the implications of the proposed legislation and mobilise […]

Op-Eds Opinion

What Was Mamata Banerjee Trying to Protect During the ED Raid?

By BPN News Desk January 8, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate raids at the residence and office of an I-PAC co-founder in Kolkata would normally have passed as another chapter in the ongoing confrontation between the Centre and an opposition-ruled state. What turned this episode into something far more consequential was West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s decision to personally visit the raid […]