International

Singapore Voices Concern Over US Venezuela Strategy

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The Government of Singapore has expressed concern about recent United States actions regarding Venezuela, saying they could pose risks for small nations and the international order. Singapore’s senior leadership warned that moves by the US to influence Venezuela’s political and economic direction may set a precedent that worries smaller countries about their own

South India State News

Telangana Bans Children’s Syrup After Toxic Contamination Found

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The Telangana government has ordered an immediate ban on the sale and use of Almont-Kid Syrup for children after it was found to be contaminated with toxic ethylene glycol. The state’s drug regulator has directed medical stores, distributors and hospitals to stop dispensing the medicine and remove it from shelves. The alert follows a report […]

South India State News

Revanth Reddy Appeals to Naidu for Cooperation

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has made a public appeal to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, urging cooperation on interstate issues and calling for a constructive approach to development. He said political differences should not come in the way of regional growth and mutual interests. Revanth Reddy stressed that disputes between the […]

Government Policies National

Centre Announces 3-Year Anti-Drug Campaign from March 31

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the government will launch a three-year nationwide campaign against drug abuse starting on March 31, 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s efforts to curb narcotics, protect youth, and move toward a drug-free nation. Shah made the announcement while chairing the 9th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination […]

Defence National

Operation Sindoor Exposed Pakistan’s Failures: CDS

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has said that Pakistan’s recent constitutional and military leadership changes were forced by failures exposed during Operation Sindoor. He stated that the operation revealed serious shortcomings in Pakistan’s military and decision-making structures, prompting hurried reforms. Speaking at a strategic forum, General

International

US Signals Openness to Venezuelan Oil Sales to India

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The United States has indicated it is ready to allow India to purchase Venezuelan crude oil under a Washington-controlled framework, marking a potential shift in energy trade dynamics amid ongoing global supply pressures. The proposal would permit Indian refiners to resume buying Venezuelan oil, provided transactions comply with conditions set by the US. Officials said

National

India Monitoring US Tariff Bill on Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The Indian government says it is fully aware and closely watching the progress of a US tariff bill that could impose higher duties on Indian goods if India continues buying Russian oil. The Ministry of External Affairs said it is monitoring the situation and remains engaged with US counterparts on the issue. The proposed US […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Modi and Shah Must Explain Why a Medical College in Jammu and Kashmir Became a Political Target

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

A government medical college in Jammu and Kashmir followed the rules, applied NEET merit, respected domicile quotas, and admitted students through a nationally approved counselling process. Yet it still became the centre of protests, political pressure, and regulatory action. That alone raises a serious question. Why did education become collateral damage in a political

National

Centre Rejects Claim on India-US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The Union government has rejected remarks by a senior US official suggesting that an India-US trade deal could have been finalised if Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally called US President Donald Trump. The government described the claim as “not accurate” and said it did not reflect the reality of bilateral engagement between the two […]

South India State News

Chennai Braces for Heavy Rain as Bay System Nears

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu are preparing for heavy rainfall as a weather system over the Bay of Bengal moves closer to the coast. The India Meteorological Department has warned that rain activity is likely to intensify over the next two days, raising concerns of waterlogging and local disruptions. An orange alert has […]