Op-Eds Opinion

Post-2024 Elections Show That Identity Politics Has Hit Its Limit

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

India is one of the most socially fragmented countries in the world. Your next-door neighbour can speak a different language, belong to a different caste, follow a different faith, and vote based on a completely different social experience. For decades, political parties treated this diversity as an electoral weapon, slicing society into smaller and smaller […]

National Politics

PM Modi Attacks TMC Ahead of Malda Rally

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticised the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, calling the state government’s performance “misrule” and saying people are unhappy with its governance. His remarks came after the Mahayuti alliance’s strong win in the recent Maharashtra civic polls, which the BJP is using to boost momentum ahead of upcoming West […]

International

Machado Gives Nobel Medal to Trump, Norway Reacts

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has drawn criticism after gifting her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump during a meeting in Washington. Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, described the gesture as symbolic and political, but the move triggered strong reactions in Norway, where the prize is administered. Nobel Committee Position […]

Cricket Sports

Gambhir’s Role Questioned in Rohit ODI Captaincy Exit

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has alleged that head coach Gautam Gambhir played an influential role in the decision to remove Rohit Sharma as India’s One Day International captain. Tiwary claimed the move was executed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar but suggested that Gambhir “fired the gun from his shoulder,” implying behind-the-scenes pressure rather than […]

International

Putin Says Russia Ready To Mediate Israel-Iran Tensions

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate phone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the evolving situation involving Iran and wider regional tensions. During the talks, Putin said Russia is prepared to play a mediating role to help reduce escalation. Emphasis On Dialogue According to official

International

Putin And Netanyahu Discuss Iran In Phone Call

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation to discuss developments in the Middle East, with particular focus on Iran. The call came amid heightened international attention on regional stability and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. Russia Signals Diplomatic Role According to official statements,

State News West India

Mumbai: Shiv Sena’s 30-Year BMC Rule Ends

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results for 2026 show a major political shift as Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) lost control of the civic body it led for nearly three decades. The BJP–Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) alliance secured a clear majority, ending the long dominance of Shiv Sena (UBT) in the richest municipal corporation […]

National

High US Tariffs Will Hurt Exports – Shashi Tharoor

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor warned that Indian exporters could struggle to compete in the United States market if total import duties rise to 75% under recent US tariff policies announced by President Donald Trump. He said such high tariffs would make Indian goods unviable in the American market. Tariff Escalation Explained Tharoor noted that an […]

International

China, Canada Say Ties Have “Turned Around” In Beijing Talks

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Beijing as part of Carney’s first official visit by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade. Xi said recent diplomatic engagement has opened a new chapter in relations and described improvements as a “turnaround” in ties between the two countries. Both leaders pledged […]

National Politics

BJP To Announce New Party President On January 20

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its schedule for choosing a new national party president. The party said nominations for the post will be filed on January 19, and the name of the new president will be officially declared on January 20. Process Details According to the organisational poll plan, potential candidates can submit […]