International

Minnesota Shootings Raise Questions on Immigration Enforcement

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Two fatal shootings during recent federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota have triggered political and legal scrutiny in the United States. The incidents occurred during separate enforcement actions in January, where civilians were shot dead by federal agents. Authorities said the shootings took place while officers were carrying out official duties linked

Op-Eds Opinion

Why India Needs Its Own EMP and HPM Weapons Now

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Donald Trump’s recent remarks about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sounded bizarre on the surface. A “secret weapon” that made enemy systems simply stop working, rockets that would not launch, buttons that did nothing. Strip away the theatrics and the name-calling, and what remains is something far more serious: an open admission that […]

Economy National

India on Track to Become Third-Largest Economy: President Murmu

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu said India is steadily progressing towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy despite ongoing global economic uncertainty. Addressing the nation ahead of Republic Day, she said India continues to remain among the fastest-growing major economies, supported by strong fundamentals and policy stability. Growth Drivers and Outlook The President

Defence National

S-400 System to Feature at Republic Day Parade 2026

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

India will display its S-400 air defence system at the Republic Day parade in 2026, marking the first public showcase of the platform during the national celebrations. The system will be part of a special military tableau highlighting Operation Sindoor, a recent Indian military operation that underscored joint coordination among the armed forces. Significance of […]

National

PM Modi Greets Nation on 77th Republic Day

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on India’s 77th Republic Day, calling the occasion a moment to reaffirm commitment to constitutional values, unity, and national development. In his message, the Prime Minister said Republic Day symbolises India’s democratic spirit and collective resolve, and urged citizens to contribute towards building a developed and

South India State News

Vijay Calls Tamil Nadu Poll a Democratic War

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay addressed supporters at his first major public rally after being questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Speaking to party workers, Vijay said the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election is “not just an election but a democratic war” and called on cadres to remain alert, united, and […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Textile Shutdowns to Street Power: How Bangladesh Is Sliding Toward Pakistan’s Model

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2026

Bangladesh’s textile shutdown threat is not just an industrial dispute or a trade policy misfire. It is the first visible crack in a deeper state failure. When an economy built around one sector begins to choke, politics does not stay neutral. Power shifts. Narratives harden. Street mobilisation replaces institutional debate. This is how countries slide, […]

Science

Earthquake Sensors Can Track Space Junk

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2026

Scientists have found that networks of earthquake sensors, normally used to detect ground shaking, can also track falling space debris as it reenters Earth’s atmosphere. When fragments of satellites or rocket stages fall back at high speed, they create sonic booms that these seismic sensors can pick up. How it works As space junk plummets […]

Op-Eds Opinion

What the Bangladesh Turmoil Means for India’s Eastern Security

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2026

India is watching Bangladesh’s political upheaval not as a distant democracy debate but as a direct challenge to its eastern security calculus. What makes the current churn especially concerning for New Delhi is not just internal political instability, but the visible role of external actors, explicit diplomatic signalling, and the sidelining of a long-standing governing

South India State News

300 Stray Dogs Found Dead in Telangana Village

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2026

Around 300 stray dogs were found dead in a village in Telangana, triggering a police investigation and outrage from animal welfare groups. The carcasses were discovered buried in a pit on the outskirts of the village, raising suspicions of a mass killing. Police action initiated Police have registered a case against the village sarpanch and […]