International

UK Inflation Rebounds in December

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The United Kingdom’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose to 3.4 per cent in December 2025, up from 3.2 per cent in November, marking the first increase in several months. The figure was slightly above market expectations and reflected increases in prices for items such as air fares, tobacco and food. Drivers of the Increase […]

Op-Eds Opinion

If the System Was So Biased, Why Did It Make You a Star

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

In recent weeks, two celebrated public figures chose the closing phase of their careers to level serious accusations against the very systems that elevated them. Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja, announcing his retirement, spoke of racial stereotypes and described Australian cricket as “still very white.” Around the same time, India’s most globally recognised composer,

Op-Eds Opinion

₹14.5 Lakh Crore on Paper: How Indian States Inflate Davos Investment Claims

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

Maharashtra’s announcement of ₹14.5 lakh crore worth of Memorandums of Understanding at the World Economic Forum in Davos was celebrated with predictable chest-thumping. Politicians posed, headlines screamed “historic investment”, and job numbers were casually thrown around as if cheques had already been signed and factories were ready to break ground. But strip away the

International

Macron Pushes Back Against Pressure on Europe

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against what he described as attempts to intimidate Europe, saying the continent prefers respect and dialogue over bullying. Speaking amid rising tensions with the United States, Macron said Europe would not accept pressure tactics in international affairs. Message to the United States Macron’s remarks were widely seen as

International

Trump Says He Will Not Attend Paris Meeting on Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will not attend an emergency meeting in Paris called by French President Emmanuel Macron to address rising tensions over Trump’s pressure on Greenland and related diplomatic disputes. Trump told reporters that he would skip the gathering, citing doubts about Macron’s long-term leadership. Why the Meeting Was Proposed President […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court to Close Most Hate Speech Petitions

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The Supreme Court of India has said it will close the majority of public interest litigations related to hate speech that have been pending since 2021. A bench noted that central and state authorities have reported progress in registering cases and taking action, and the court reserved its order before deciding to dispose of most […]

International

Train Driver Killed in Spain Rail Accident

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

A train driver was killed and several passengers were injured after a commuter train was involved in a crash in Spain. The incident occurred on a regional rail route when debris fell onto the tracks, causing the train to derail. Details of the Incident Authorities said the accident took place during adverse weather conditions, with […]

International

Trump Reiterates Firm Stand on Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has said there will be “no going back” on his administration’s position regarding Greenland, describing the Arctic territory as strategically vital for U.S. and global security. His remarks have reinforced Washington’s focus on Greenland amid rising geopolitical competition in the Arctic region. EU Pushes Back Strongly The European Union

South India State News

Telangana Pushes AI Across Government Services

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The Telangana government has said it has initiated steps to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-led solutions into a wide range of public services and administrative tasks. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy outlined efforts to use AI tools to improve governance efficiency and citizen service delivery. AI in Public Administration Officials explained that AI is being

National Politics

Congress Slams BJP Over Party Chief Selection

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The Indian National Congress criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party after it announced Nitin Nabin as its new national president, saying the process lacked a genuine election. Congress leaders said the BJP declared the president first and then spoke of an “election,” calling the exercise predetermined and not a real vote. Opposition’s Remarks on Election Process […]