International

Canadian PM Mark Carney to Visit China

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit China from January 14 to 17, marking his first official trip to the country since taking office. The visit comes at a time when both sides are seeking to stabilise and rebuild bilateral ties after several years of strained relations. Talks on Trade and Cooperation During […]

International

Trump Says He Is Speaking to Musk on Iran Internet Blackout

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he is in talks with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk about possible ways to help restore internet access in Iran, where authorities have imposed restrictions amid ongoing unrest. Trump made the remarks while addressing concerns over Iran’s near-total internet shutdown. Internet Curbs Amid Unrest Iran has faced widespread protests in recent

National

Ex-Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Hospitalised at AIIMS

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi after experiencing health issues, officials said on Monday. He was taken to the hospital for medical evaluation following two fainting episodes reported last week. Undergoing Tests and Observation Doctors at AIIMS have advised an MRI scan and […]

South India State News

Vijay Denies TVK Role in Karur Stampede Probe

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

Actor and TVK president Vijay has told the Central Bureau of Investigation that neither he nor his party was responsible for the Karur stampede, according to officials familiar with the questioning. Vijay was examined by the CBI as part of its investigation into the deadly incident. Statement to Investigators During questioning, Vijay stated that he […]

Business

Adani Group Plans ₹1.5 Lakh Crore Investment in Kutch

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

The Adani Group has announced plans to invest ₹1.5 lakh crore in Gujarat’s Kutch region over the next five years, signalling a major expansion of its infrastructure and energy footprint in the state. The announcement was made during a regional business conference attended by industry and government representatives. Focus on Energy and Infrastructure The proposed […]

International

Call for India to Act on Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

A senior academic has urged the Indian government to take a firm stand on reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, citing recent killings and attacks on members of the minority community. The appeal was made during a public interaction in Mangaluru, where concerns were raised over the safety and security of religious minorities in […]

International

India and US to Discuss Trade Issues on January 13

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

India and the United States are set to continue discussions on bilateral trade issues, with the next scheduled call on January 13, 2026, according to Washington’s newly appointed ambassador to New Delhi. Both countries said they remain engaged in talks despite past setbacks in negotiating a trade agreement. Ongoing Negotiations and Challenges Trade negotiations between

Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO’s PSLV-C62 Mission Encounters In-Flight Anomaly

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

ISRO launched its first mission of 2026 with the PSLV-C62 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on January 12. The mission carried the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite, also known as Anvesha, developed for strategic applications, along with multiple secondary payloads from Indian startups and international partners. Anomaly During Third Stage The

National

Germany Pushes for Deeper Security Ties With India

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany wants to expand security and defence cooperation with India, signalling a push to help New Delhi diversify away from its long-standing reliance on Russia for military equipment and energy supplies. The remarks were made during Merz’s official visit to India, where he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. […]

Celebrity News Entertainment

Kamal Haasan Gets Interim Relief From Madras High Court

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

The Madras High Court has granted interim relief to actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan in a lawsuit seeking protection of his personality rights. The court restrained individuals and entities from unauthorised commercial use of his name, image, likeness, voice, or other identifiable attributes without his consent. Court’s Interim Order The court observed that […]