National

Anna Hazare Hospitalised With Viral Infection

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2026

Social activist Anna Hazare has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Bombay Hospital in Mumbai after developing a severe viral infection and acute dehydration. Doctors are also assessing his kidney function as he remains under close medical observation. Anna Hazare Admitted to ICU in Mumbai Hazare was initially undergoing treatment at a medical […]

International

Woman Killed in Random Times Square Stabbing

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2026

A woman was fatally shot by New York City police after allegedly carrying out two apparently random stabbings in Times Square, killing a 32-year-old woman and seriously injuring a 68-year-old man. Authorities said the incident was not believed to be terrorism-related. Woman Killed in Random Times Square Stabbing The attack occurred near West 42nd Street […]

International

Putin, Xi Set for Key Talks at SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold bilateral talks in Bishkek as leaders gather for the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. Their meeting is expected to focus on strategic coordination, energy cooperation and the wider geopolitical challenges confronting Moscow and Beijing. Putin and Xi to Meet at SCO Summit […]

National Politics

Sonam Wangchuk Says CJP Founders Have Political Ambitions

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has said he believes the founders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have political ambitions, while stressing that there is nothing inherently wrong with young activists eventually entering electoral politics. He said his assessment was based on working closely with CJP leaders during the recent student protests in Delhi. Wangchuk Says CJP […]

North India State News

Himachal Flags 67 Glacial Lakes as High Risk

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

Himachal Pradesh has identified 67 glacial lakes as vulnerable to potential outburst floods and plans to install early-warning systems at four of the highest-risk locations. The move is part of a wider effort to strengthen disaster preparedness in the Himalayan state as climate-driven glacial instability increases. Himachal Identifies 67 Vulnerable Glacial Lakes The lakes

National

Kiren Rijiju Warns NY Protesters Over Indian Flag Insult

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly condemned protesters accused of desecrating the Indian national flag outside Madison Square Garden in New York, warning that criticism of the RSS, BJP or Indian government was legitimate but insulting the country and its flag crossed a line. Kiren Rijiju Warns New York Protesters Rijiju reacted after […]

National Politics

Abhijeet Dipke Says BJP Should Listen to Mohan Bhagwat

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has accused the BJP of acting as though it has become “bigger than the RSS”, urging the ruling party to pay greater attention to statements by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on religious inclusion and youth protests. Dipke Says BJP Should Listen to Mohan Bhagwat Speaking in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, […]

South India State News

Congress Minister Warns TVK Over Rahul PM Bid

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar has warned that the Congress could withdraw from Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s Cabinet if the TVK refuses to support Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha election. The remarks signal emerging tensions within the ruling coalition over national leadership ambitions. Congress Minister […]

National Politics

FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over Kharge ‘Purification’ Row

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

An FIR has been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani following a complaint alleging that his remarks on the Mallikarjun Kharge “purification” controversy gave a caste-based interpretation to a religious ritual and hurt community sentiments. FIR Filed Against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani Police registered the case after a complaint by Amit

International

PM Modi Lands in Bishkek After Key Uzbekistan Deals

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit after concluding a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan that produced agreements on trade, uranium supplies, digital payments and strategic cooperation. Modi Arrives in Bishkek for SCO Summit Modi reached Bishkek on Sunday evening ahead of the SCO