International

US Treasury Says It Can Handle Tariff Refunds

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

The US Treasury has said it has sufficient funds to issue refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down tariffs imposed during Donald Trump’s presidency. The statement comes as the top court examines legal challenges to tariffs introduced under emergency powers, which critics argue bypassed Congressional approval. Treasury officials said that even if courts rule against […]

International

Iran Officials Label Protesters ‘Enemies of God’

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

Senior Iranian officials have described some protest participants as “enemies of God”, signalling a hardening stance by authorities amid ongoing unrest. The remarks, made by clerics and political figures, have raised concerns about the legal consequences for demonstrators and the possibility of harsher punishments under Iranian law. Iran has been experiencing widespread

National

Doval Says India Must Avenge Painful History

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, has said the country must learn from its past struggles and work to build a stronger nation. Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue in New Delhi, he said India’s history of attacks and subjugation should inspire its youth to strengthen the country economically, socially and strategically. Doval […]

North India State News

Ayodhya Bans Non-Veg Food Delivery Near Ram Temple

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

The Ayodhya administration has imposed a ban on the delivery of non-vegetarian food within a 15-kilometre radius of the Ram temple, citing the need to maintain the religious sanctity of the area. The restriction applies to restaurants, hotels, homestays and online food delivery platforms operating in the designated zone. Officials said the decision was taken […]

National Politics

Owaisi Says India Could Have Hijab-Clad PM

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that India could one day have a woman wearing a hijab as Prime Minister, citing the country’s Constitution and its guarantee of equality. He said the Constitution allows any citizen, irrespective of religion or attire, to hold the highest office. Owaisi made the remarks during a public interaction, arguing […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Amit Shah and BSF Must Explain Why the Meghalaya–Bangladesh Border Is Unfenced and Unpatrolled

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

A short viral video should not be able to shake a nation’s confidence in its border security. Yet that is exactly what has happened after footage surfaced of a civilian casually crossing from Meghalaya into Bangladesh through an open, unfenced, and seemingly unpatrolled stretch of the international border. This is not about a blogger seeking […]

North India State News

Small Aircraft Crash-Lands Near Rourkela Airstrip

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

A small aircraft made an emergency landing near the Rourkela airstrip in Odisha on Saturday, leaving six people injured. The incident occurred when the aircraft, operating a short domestic flight, reportedly developed a technical problem shortly before landing. The aircraft came down in an open area a few kilometres away from the runway. All six […]

International

Trump Calls for 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

US President Donald Trump has called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, saying the move would provide relief to American consumers facing high borrowing costs. He said the proposed cap should apply nationwide and help households struggling with rising debt and interest payments. Trump made the remarks as part of […]

Science Space & Astronomy

FCC Approves Expansion of Starlink Satellite Network

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

US regulators have approved SpaceX’s plan to deploy an additional 7,500 Starlink satellites, allowing the company to significantly expand its satellite-based internet network. The approval was granted by the Federal Communications Commission, clearing the way for a larger second-generation Starlink constellation. The decision increases the total number of Starlink

Op-Eds Opinion

India Moves Closer to Operational Hypersonic Missamiles After DRDL Breakthrough

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

India already possesses missiles that reach hypersonic speeds, but the recent breakthrough by Defence Research and Development Laboratory marks progress toward a very different and more advanced category of weapons. The development is not about ballistic missiles that briefly touch hypersonic speeds during their descent. It is about scramjet-powered hypersonic cruise