International

Bangladesh’s Roots Linked to 1971 Liberation War – Tarique Rahman

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said that Bangladesh’s very existence is inseparable from the 1971 Liberation War, underlining the conflict’s central role in the country’s history and identity. His remarks were made during a political interaction in Dhaka and have drawn attention for reaffirming the significance of the war that led to […]

National

India Voices Concern Over Venezuela Crisis

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

India has expressed deep concern over the unfolding situation in Venezuela following recent United States military action in the South American country. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said New Delhi’s primary focus is on the safety and well-being of the Venezuelan people as tensions continue to mount. India’s Statement on Civilians Speaking at an international

North India State News

Delhi Ministers Orders Tougher Water Pipeline Checks

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

The Delhi government has directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to step up inspections and monitoring of the city’s water supply pipelines to prevent contamination and protect public health. The move aims to strengthen water safety across the national capital. New Inspection Measures Delhi’s Water Minister Parvesh Verma instructed the DJB to intensify regular inspections […]

National

JNU Administration to Act Over Controversial Slogans

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration has announced it will take action against students involved in raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah during a campus protest. The university described the slogans as “provocative and objectionable” and said such behaviour could disrupt campus harmony. Incident and University

State News West India

Ambernath Civic Polls See Unusual Political Alliance

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

In a surprising development in Maharashtra’s Ambernath Municipal Council, political rivals have come together to form a post-poll alliance aimed at keeping the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) out of power after the recent civic elections. The move has stirred political debate and drawn reactions from senior leaders. Unusual Local Alliance After the December civic polls, […]

Science Space & Astronomy

First Spacewalk of 2026 Set for January 8

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

NASA has confirmed that the first spacewalk of 2026 will take place on Thursday, January 8, outside the International Space Station (ISS). The spacewalk is part of ongoing maintenance and upgrade work on the orbiting laboratory and will be streamed live to the public. Crew and Mission Tasks Two NASA astronauts, Mike Fincke and Zena […]

International

Japan Slams China’s Dual-Use Export Ban

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

Japan has criticised China’s decision to ban exports of certain dual-use items to Japan, calling the move unacceptable and warning of its potential impact on economic and security ties between the two countries. Tokyo said the restriction runs counter to international trade norms and unfairly targets Japan amid rising regional tensions. What the Export Ban […]

International

Trump Warns GOP of Impeachment Risk if Midterms Are Lost

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

United States President Donald Trump has warned Republican lawmakers that he could face impeachment if the party fails to retain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. Trump made the remarks while addressing House Republicans during a closed-door meeting, framing the midterms as critical to both his presidency and the party’s future. Midterms Linked […]

International

US Weighs Options Including Military for Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump is actively discussing how the United States could pursue acquiring Greenland, a large Arctic island that is an autonomous territory of Denmark. Officials described the issue as a national security priority due to Greenland’s strategic position in the Arctic and global interests from Russia and China. […]

Cricket Sports

ICC Rejects Bangladesh Venue Shift Request

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

The International Cricket Council has rejected a request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board to shift Bangladesh’s matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup from India to another country. The decision was taken after the ICC reviewed Bangladesh’s concerns and concluded that there were no security red flags or official advisories that would justify a […]