Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Pharma Opportunity in Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

India’s pharmaceutical sector is witnessing a strategic opening in Afghanistan’s healthcare market following a visible breakdown in Afghanistan–Pakistan trade relations. Repeated border disruptions, transit uncertainty, and political frictions have weakened Pakistan’s role as Afghanistan’s primary supplier of medicines, prompting Afghan authorities and importers to

International

South Korea’s Lee Heads to Japan Summit After China Talks

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to travel to Japan for a bilateral summit, just a week after holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The closely timed visits underline Seoul’s effort to manage relations with both Tokyo and Beijing amid shifting regional dynamics. Focus on Security and Economy During the Japan visit, […]

International

Canada Issues Level 4 ‘Avoid All Travel’ Advisory

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

Canada has issued its highest Level 4 travel advisory, urging citizens to avoid all travel to several countries due to serious safety and security risks. The advisory warns that conditions in these destinations pose a high threat to personal safety and that consular assistance may be extremely limited. Countries on the ‘Avoid All Travel’ List […]

International

India Joins G7 Critical Minerals Talks in Washington

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

India participated in G7 talks on critical minerals in Washington, D.C., as part of efforts to strengthen global supply chains and reduce dependence on China. The meeting brought together representatives from the Group of Seven (G7) nations and partner countries to discuss ways to secure resilient and diversified sources of key minerals used in clean […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Supreme Court Finally Asks the Question Dog Activists Never Want Answered: Who Is Responsible?

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

For years, India’s stray dog crisis has been discussed almost entirely through emotion, not impact. Any attempt to raise concerns about safety, attacks, or fatalities has been drowned out by slogans, placards, and moral lectures about compassion. What has consistently gone missing from this debate is the lived reality of ordinary citizens who face aggressive […]

Science Space & Astronomy

PSLV-C62 Mission Fails After Third-Stage Anomaly

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

India’s PSLV-C62 mission ended in failure after a technical anomaly occurred during the third stage of the launch, resulting in the loss of all 16 satellites onboard. The rocket lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on January 12 as part of ISRO’s first mission of 2026. Anomaly During Flight ISRO said […]

Automobile Cars

Passenger Vehicle Dispatches Rise 27% in December 2025

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

Passenger vehicle dispatches from manufacturers to dealers in India rose 27% year on year in December 2025, reflecting strong demand, particularly for utility vehicles, according to industry data released by SIAM. Total passenger vehicle dispatches stood at just under 4 lakh units in December, compared with about 3.15 lakh units in the same month a […]

South India State News

DMK Rejects Congress Power-Sharing Demand in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

The DMK has rejected the Congress party’s proposal for sharing power in the Tamil Nadu government, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin making it clear that there will be no coalition administration in the state. Senior DMK leaders said the party is firm on retaining full control of governance. CM Firm on Stand Responding to Congress […]

International

US Leaders Congratulate New Envoy to India

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have congratulated Sergio Gor on assuming charge as the United States’ new envoy to India. Gor formally took over the role in New Delhi, marking the start of his diplomatic assignment aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Messages From Washington In separate messages, Vance and […]

International

Canadian PM Mark Carney to Visit China

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit China from January 14 to 17, marking his first official trip to the country since taking office. The visit comes at a time when both sides are seeking to stabilise and rebuild bilateral ties after several years of strained relations. Talks on Trade and Cooperation During […]