Op-Eds Opinion

India–Israel $8.6 Billion Arms Deal: Preparing For Drone Wars Against Pakistan And China

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

When reports emerged that India had agreed to defence deals worth roughly $8.6 billion with Israel, the reaction in many circles followed the usual pattern. People asked what missiles were being bought, what range they had, and whether they were meant for Pakistan or China. That question itself misses the point. This is not a […]

International

Satellite Images Show China Nuclear Site Expansion

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

Satellite imagery has indicated expansion activity at a nuclear weapons-related complex in Sichuan province of China, drawing attention from analysts monitoring strategic military infrastructure developments. China Nuclear Facility Expansion Sichuan Recent images show new construction around a secured installation believed to be linked to nuclear weapons storage and

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 […]