International

Venezuela Says Ready For Diplomatic Confrontation With US

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Venezuela’s interim leadership said it is not afraid to confront the United States diplomatically and is prepared to defend the country’s interests through political and diplomatic channels. The remarks were made amid continuing tensions between Caracas and Washington following recent political developments in Venezuela. Emphasis On Sovereignty The interim government said

Entertainment Regional Cinema

Supreme Court Refuses To Intervene In ‘Jana Nayagan’ Row

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to intervene in the legal dispute over the delayed release of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay. The makers had approached the apex court after a Madras High Court order affecting the film’s certification process, but the Supreme Court said it would not step in at this […]

North India State News

Delhi Records Very Poor Air Quality Amid Cold Spell

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Delhi continued to grapple with very poor air quality on January 16, 2026, with the Air Quality Index remaining in the very poor category across several monitoring stations. High concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 pollutants were recorded, making the air unhealthy, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions. […]

International

Trump Receives Nobel Peace Medal From Machado

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

  Symbolic Gesture At White House Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, met US President Donald Trump at the White House and presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal. The gesture was meant to recognise what Machado described as Trump’s support for Venezuelan freedom and democratic aspirations. […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Civic Polls: BMC Results Counting Begins

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Counting of votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election 2026 began on Friday morning after polling was completed across Maharashtra’s 29 civic bodies, including Mumbai, Pune, Thane and Nagpur. Officials said the process is being carried out in designated centres under tight security. Turnout And Process Early figures indicate about 46–50% voter turnout

International

India Prepares Evacuation Of Citizens From Iran

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has begun preparations to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran amid continuing unrest and security concerns. Officials said the first evacuation flight is expected to operate from Tehran to New Delhi as part of the initial phase of the operation. Advisory Issued To Indians The MEA has advised Indian citizens currently […]

International

Russia Voices Concern Over NATO Moves In Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

Russia has said it is “seriously concerned” about the arrival and planned deployment of NATO military personnel in Greenland, part of the Arctic region. Moscow described the increasing Western military activity there as a worrying development and has called for restraint. Why Russia Objects Russian officials argue that NATO’s expanded presence in Greenland could heighten

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Reserves Verdict On Harish Rana Plea

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a petition seeking permission to withdraw life-sustaining treatment for Harish Rana, who has remained in a permanent vegetative state for over a decade. The bench said the case involves complex legal, ethical and medical considerations and requires careful examination. Case Background Harish Rana suffered a severe head […]

Trade

India Says Trade Deal With EU Is Close

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

India is close to concluding a long-pending trade agreement with the European Union, according to the country’s trade secretary. He said negotiations have reached an advanced stage, with most chapters settled and only a few technical issues left to be resolved. Timing Linked To High-Level Meetings Officials indicated that both sides are working toward finalising […]

Op-Eds Opinion

ISRO Is Paying the Price for Ambition Without Matching Budget Support

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

The recent launch failures involving India’s space programme have triggered predictable reactions. Some have rushed to question competence. Others have fallen back on emotional defences. Both miss the real issue. The problem facing Indian Space Research Organisation today is not a decline in scientific capability. It is a widening gap between political ambition and