Op-Eds Opinion

UPI Is National Infrastructure and a Strategic Asset

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

UPI now moves more money every year than most national infrastructure projects ever will. ₹230 trillion in transactions is not a fintech milestone. It is the backbone of India’s retail economy, quietly powering daily commerce, household payments, small businesses, transport systems, and even government flows. And yet, for something this large, this critical, and this […]

Defence National

Two Terrorists Killed in Operation Kiya in Udhampur

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Two terrorists were killed in a joint counter-terrorism operation by security forces in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district on Wednesday, officials said. Joint Operation by Security Forces The operation, codenamed Operation Kiya, was carried out by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and central security forces following specific intelligence inputs about

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Displays Ex-Army Chief’s Memoir Outside Parliament

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday held up pages of an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General Manoj M. Naravane outside Parliament to criticise Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the government’s handling of the 2020 India-China standoff in eastern Ladakh. Political Row Over Unpublished Book Gandhi accused the Prime […]

International

India-US Trade Deal Includes Energy and Investment Terms

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The United States and India have announced a new trade agreement that includes commitments on tariffs, energy supplies and large-scale economic cooperation, following high-level discussions between US and Indian leaders. Trade and Tariff Changes Under the agreement, the United States has agreed to reduce its tariff on Indian goods to about 18 per cent, down […]

Op-Eds Opinion

The Underground Rail Plan Shows How India Is Finally Thinking About Security in Siliguri Corridor

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The recent announcement to build an underground railway line through the Siliguri Corridor marks a quiet but important shift in how India is approaching one of its most sensitive security challenges. For decades, the Chicken’s Neck has been acknowledged as a vulnerability linking the Northeast to the rest of the country, discussed endlessly in strategic […]

Business

SpaceX and xAI Merge Ahead of IPO Plans

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX has merged with his artificial intelligence venture xAI, creating a combined private entity with a valuation estimated at over $1 trillion, as preparations for a potential initial public offering gather pace. Merger Details and Valuation The merger brings xAI, which develops the Grok artificial intelligence model and is closely linked […]

Defence National

DRDO Demonstrates SFDR Missile Technology

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology, marking a major milestone in India’s long-range air-to-air missile development programme. Successful Flight Demonstration The technology demonstration was carried out from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. During the test, key

International

US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The United States military said it shot down an Iranian drone after it aggressively approached a US aircraft carrier operating in international waters in the Arabian Sea. Drone Intercepted in Self-Defence According to US officials, the unmanned aerial vehicle flew close to the aircraft carrier and was assessed as a potential threat. A US Navy […]

North India State News

Over 800 People Reported Missing in Delhi

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Police data shows that more than 800 people were reported missing in Delhi during the first 15 days of 2026, prompting authorities to intensify efforts to locate them and address public safety concerns. Breakdown of Missing Persons According to law enforcement figures, the majority of missing persons are young adults and teenagers, with several believed […]

Technology

Google Gemini May Let Users Import Chat History

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Google is reportedly testing a new feature for its Gemini AI platform that would allow users to import their past conversations from other chatbots like ChatGPT and similar services into Gemini. The move is intended to make it easier for people to switch AI tools without losing previous context and work. How Import Feature Could […]