International

Bangladesh Promises Hasina Full Security On Hasina’s Return

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2026

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s government has said former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be provided full security if she returns to the country, while stressing that she will have to face the judicial process and accept the courts’ decisions. Sheikh Hasina Assured Full Security Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman said […]

National

Shashi Tharoor Questions New Vande Mataram Rules

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the practical implications of new rules governing Vande Mataram after the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026 received Presidential assent. He asked whether respect and patience could effectively be enforced through legislation. Shashi Tharoor Questions Vande Mataram Rules Tharoor raised concerns over the

International

India Links China Ties to Border Situation

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2026

India has reiterated that the situation along its border with China will have a direct bearing on the wider bilateral relationship, stressing that maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control remains essential for improving ties between the two countries. India Links China Ties to Border Peace The Ministry of External Affairs said […]

Law & Order National

Justice Varma Inquiry Report to Reach Lok Sabha

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2026

The three-member inquiry committee report examining allegations against former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma is set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, formally bringing the controversial cash-at-home case before Parliament. Justice Varma Inquiry Report in Lok Sabha The parliamentary agenda provides for the presentation of Volumes I and II of

Law & Order National

Justice Varma Inquiry Report to Reach Lok Sabha

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2026

The three-member inquiry committee report examining allegations against former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma is set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, formally bringing the controversial cash-at-home case before Parliament. Justice Varma Inquiry Report in Lok Sabha The parliamentary agenda provides for the presentation of Volumes I and II of

State News West India

Two Dead in Mumbai Landslide

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2026

At least two people were killed and two others injured after a landslide struck a residential settlement in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs early Wednesday following heavy rainfall. Several people were feared trapped under the debris as rescue operations continued. Mumbai Landslide Hits Gaushiya Chawl The landslide was reported at around 3.48 a.m. at Gaushiya Chawl in […]

National Politics

Nagaland CM Seeks Review of FCRA Bill

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2026

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), warning that stricter provisions could affect churches and Christian charitable organisations involved in education, healthcare and social welfare programmes. Neiphiu Rio Seeks FCRA Review Rio has requested greater

National Politics

Hemant Soren Calls BJP a ‘Parasite’

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2026

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has intensified his attack on the BJP, calling the opposition party a “parasite” and accusing it of using student protests over recruitment examinations for political gain. His remarks came amid mounting pressure over alleged irregularities in state-level competitive examinations. Hemant Soren Calls BJP a Parasite Speaking in the

Economy National

India Approves ₹10, ₹20 Polymer Note Trials

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2026

The government has approved the Reserve Bank of India’s proposal to introduce polymer banknotes in ₹10 and ₹20 denominations for large-scale field trials. One billion notes of each denomination — two billion notes in total — are proposed for testing before any decision on regular issuance. RBI to Test Two Billion Polymer Banknotes The RBI […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Dear Indian Bureaucrats, Look at the Crowds Cheering Tukaram Mundhe

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

There is something striking about the public reaction to Tukaram Mundhe in Maharashtra. He is not a film star, cricketer or politician walking into a rally. He is a serving IAS officer heading Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration. Yet recent public appearances have seen people greet him with the kind of applause normally associated with […]