Op-Eds Opinion

Why India’s Biggest Agri Reform May Come From Space Not Parliament

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

India has spent decades attempting to reform agriculture through laws, committees, protests, loan waivers and MSP hikes. Every effort eventually ran into the same barrier: nobody trusted the numbers used to justify reform. Governments relied on rainfall estimates, surveys and state-level averages, while farmers relied on lived experience. The result was permanent

International

$5 Billion Pledged For Gaza Reconstruction

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump said members of the Board of Peace have pledged financial support worth $5 billion for reconstruction efforts in Gaza as discussions continue on post-conflict stabilisation and humanitarian relief. Gaza Reconstruction Funding Pledge According to the announcement, the funds are intended for rebuilding housing, public infrastructure, and essential

National

ECI Suspends 7 Bengal Officials Over Roll Lapses

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven government officials in West Bengal for alleged dereliction of duty during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) activities related to electoral rolls, citing lapses in supervision and verification processes. West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision Action The suspensions were ordered after the Commission reviewed complaints

Defence National

PM Modi Says Defence Spending Aligned With Threats

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi said India’s defence spending is being modernised to match current security realities, stressing the need to adapt to emerging threats and technological changes affecting warfare. India Defence Spending Modernisation Addressing a gathering, the Prime Minister stated that defence allocations are now aligned with evolving challenges such as

Op-Eds Opinion

S-400 Today, Kusha Tomorrow: Why India Is Preparing For Wars Of The 2030s Not The 2020s

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

India’s approval of Project Kusha, a 400 km range indigenous air defence system expected to mature in the early to mid-2030s, is being widely interpreted as another long-term procurement plan. It is not. It is a doctrinal correction. India currently relies on the S-400 for long-range protection and that system works. But it works against […]

International

Marco Rubio Says US Europe Ties Strained But Stable

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said relations between the United States and Europe are facing tensions but remain fundamentally cooperative despite policy disagreements. US Europe Relations Diplomatic Remarks Rubio noted that differences have emerged on several strategic and economic issues, reflecting changing global priorities among Western allies. However, he

International

Modi To Meet Macron In Mumbai February 17

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17 during the French leader’s visit to India, with discussions expected to cover strategic cooperation, trade, defence, and technology partnerships. Modi Macron Mumbai Meeting Agenda The meeting will take place alongside engagements aimed at strengthening the India-France

National Politics

Samajwadi Party Leader Killed After Pole Falls On Car

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

A Samajwadi Party leader was killed in Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh district after a high-mast lighting pole being installed at a roadside site collapsed onto his vehicle while he was passing through the area. High Mast Pole Accident In Pratapgarh The incident occurred near Babuganj market in the Antu area during installation work in front of […]

International

North Korea Gives Housing To Ukraine War Families

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

North Korea has begun relocating families displaced by the war in Ukraine into newly constructed housing complexes, marking an unusual development linking the conflict in Eastern Europe with domestic infrastructure projects inside the isolated country. North Korea Housing For Ukraine War Families Authorities in Pyongyang have reportedly assigned newly built apartments to

National

Delhi AI Summit Gains Global Backing

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

India’s upcoming global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) has been described by the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister as a significant opportunity to shape how the technology benefits economies and societies worldwide. The remarks come as governments intensify efforts to coordinate rules on AI safety, innovation, and cross-border collaboration. Delhi AI Summit