International

France Says Lebanon Must Be In Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

France has said the ceasefire between Iran and the United States must also apply to Lebanon, warning that continued Israeli military action there could weaken the fragile truce. The statement came as French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemned what he described as “massive” Israeli strikes carried out a day earlier and called for a broader […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Praveen Maurya Allegations and Government Response: Why India Needs Independent Oversight in Strategic Sectors

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

A scientist from Indian Space Research Organisation has gone public with serious allegations. Praveen Kumar Maurya claims he was approached for sensitive data, targeted after refusing, and left to fight the system alone. Around the same time, India has seen back-to-back PSLV setbacks and a quiet visit by Ajit Doval to Thiruvananthapuram. None of these […]

International

Mark Rutte Says Trump Is Disappointed With NATO

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Trump renewed his criticism of NATO after a closed-door White House meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, with Rutte later saying the U.S. president was “clearly disappointed” with several allies. The remarks came amid growing divisions inside the alliance over support during the Iran conflict and have intensified questions about the future of transatlantic unity. […]

International

Hezbollah Fires Rockets At Northern Israel

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Hezbollah said it fired rockets at northern Israel early Thursday, claiming the attack was a response to what it described as repeated Israeli violations of a ceasefire arrangement. The group said the strike targeted the Manara settlement, while Israeli media reported that one rocket launched from Lebanon was intercepted. Hezbollah Rockets Fired At Northern Israel […]

International

Syria Condemns Israeli Attacks In Lebanon

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Syria has condemned Israel’s latest attacks in Lebanon, calling them a violation of international law, international humanitarian law and the UN Charter. The statement came after one of the deadliest days in the current phase of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, with Lebanese authorities reporting at least 254 people killed in a wave of strikes across the […]

National

PM Modi Urges Turnout As Voting Begins in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Polling began on Wednesday in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry for the 2026 Assembly elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging voters to turn out in large numbers. The voting phase is being seen as politically significant, with more than 5 crore voters eligible to decide the future of governments in two States and one Union […]

National

Vaiko Urges Centre To Drop Kalpakkam Reactor

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

MDMK general secretary Vaiko has urged the Centre to abandon the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor project at Kalpakkam, shortly after the facility achieved first criticality. His remarks have added a political challenge to a project that the Union government has described as a major milestone in India’s civil nuclear programme. Vaiko Opposes Kalpakkam Fast Breeder […]

International

Trump Slams NATO, Revives Greenland Threat

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Trump sharply criticised NATO after the alliance declined to join the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, escalating tensions with European allies and reviving his threat over Greenland. The latest remarks added to growing strain within the transatlantic alliance after the Iran conflict exposed major differences over military support and regional strategy. Trump

Law & Order National

Supreme Court On Sabarimala PIL

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the public interest litigation challenging the Sabarimala temple’s traditional restriction on the entry of women of menstruating age might not have been entertained if it were filed in today’s legal climate. The remark came during a hearing on the broader issue of judicial intervention in matters of faith, […]

International

India, Bangladesh Move To Deepen Ties

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

India and Bangladesh have agreed to engage constructively with each other’s new political leadership and work towards strengthening bilateral ties after a period of strain in the relationship. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed India’s position during talks in New Delhi with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. India Bangladesh Ties Get Fresh Push The