International

Trump Signals Talks With South Korea on Tariffs

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

US President Donald Trump said the United States will “work something out” with South Korea after warning of higher tariffs on South Korean imports, easing immediate concerns of a trade escalation between the two allies. Tariff Warning and Background Trump had earlier threatened to raise tariffs on certain South Korean goods, including automobiles, citing delays […]

International

North Korea to Unveil Next Phase of Nuclear Plans

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said the country will soon announce the next stage of its nuclear and defence strategy, signalling a continued focus on strengthening its nuclear deterrent. The announcement is expected to be made at an upcoming meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea. Focus on Nuclear Deterrence Kim made […]

National

Piyush Goyal Hails India-EU Free Trade Agreement

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a long-pending free trade agreement, with Piyush Goyal calling it a major milestone for India’s global trade strategy. Goyal said the agreement reflects India’s growing economic strength and its ability to negotiate on equal terms with major global blocs. Goyal on India’s Trade Gains The commerce […]

International

India-EU Trade Deal Seen as Win for New Delhi – Trump’s Aide

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

India and the European Union have concluded a major free trade agreement, marking a significant expansion of bilateral economic ties after years of negotiations. The agreement aims to reduce or eliminate tariffs across a wide range of goods and services and is expected to substantially boost trade between the two economies. US Reaction to the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Ambedkar’s Name Deserves Respect, Not Political Ambushes

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

Over the past few days in Maharashtra, a series of unrelated-looking incidents have unfolded in quick succession. A Republic Day ceremony disrupted because Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s name was allegedly not mentioned. An ink attack on a local elected representative over the same charge. Objectionable personal remarks made from a public platform associated with Dalit assertion,

International

Russian Drone Strike Hits Ukraine Train

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

A Russian drone strike hit a passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region on Tuesday, killing at least five people and injuring others, Ukrainian officials said. The train was carrying more than 200 civilians when at least one carriage was struck during the attack. Casualties and Damage Regional prosecutors reported five deaths and multiple injuries after […]

International

Trump Questions Gun Rights After Minneapolis Shooting

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump faced renewed debate on gun rights after commenting on the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. Trump said he did not support people carrying guns at protests and questioned why Pretti had a firearm during the incident. Pretti was legally carrying a handgun under Minnesota law […]

South India State News

Andhra CM Urges TDP to Strengthen NDA Ties

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday asked party leaders and workers to strengthen coordination with alliance partners — the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janasena Party (JSP) — to boost support for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of future polls. The call came during a […]

North India State News

Gurugram Schools Receive Bomb Threat Emails

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

Four private schools in Gurugram received bomb threat emails on Wednesday morning, triggering emergency security checks across multiple campuses. The emails were sent to official school email IDs shortly after 7 am, prompting school authorities to immediately inform the police. Security Checks Conducted, No Threat Found Police teams, bomb disposal units and sniffer dog

State News West India

Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died on January 28, 2026, after the chartered aircraft carrying him crashed while attempting to land at Baramati in Pune district, officials said. Ajit Pawar and five other people on board were confirmed dead, including the pilots and his security personnel, authorities and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation […]