International

Pakistan Raises Alarm Over Indus Water Treaty Move

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

Pakistan has raised concerns at the United Nations, warning of what it described as an unprecedented water security crisis following India’s recent decision affecting the Indus Waters Treaty framework. Islamabad said the move has increased uncertainty over water availability and posed risks to millions who depend on the Indus river system. Appeal at the United […]

Business Finance

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Market Stress

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The Indian rupee weakened to a fresh all-time low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, reflecting intensified risk aversion in global markets and continued capital outflows. The currency has been under pressure in recent sessions, sliding past previous lows as demand for dollars rose and investor sentiment weakened. What Drove the Decline Traders said global […]

Business

Deepinder Goyal Steps Down as Eternal CEO

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

Deepinder Goyal has resigned as chief executive officer of Eternal Ltd, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit. The leadership change will take effect from February 1, 2026, the company said in an official announcement. Albinder Dhindsa Named Successor Eternal has appointed Albinder Singh Dhindsa, currently the chief executive officer of Blinkit, as its new […]

International

UK Inflation Rebounds in December

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The United Kingdom’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose to 3.4 per cent in December 2025, up from 3.2 per cent in November, marking the first increase in several months. The figure was slightly above market expectations and reflected increases in prices for items such as air fares, tobacco and food. Drivers of the Increase […]

Op-Eds Opinion

If the System Was So Biased, Why Did It Make You a Star

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

In recent weeks, two celebrated public figures chose the closing phase of their careers to level serious accusations against the very systems that elevated them. Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja, announcing his retirement, spoke of racial stereotypes and described Australian cricket as “still very white.” Around the same time, India’s most globally recognised composer,

Op-Eds Opinion

₹14.5 Lakh Crore on Paper: How Indian States Inflate Davos Investment Claims

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

Maharashtra’s announcement of ₹14.5 lakh crore worth of Memorandums of Understanding at the World Economic Forum in Davos was celebrated with predictable chest-thumping. Politicians posed, headlines screamed “historic investment”, and job numbers were casually thrown around as if cheques had already been signed and factories were ready to break ground. But strip away the

International

Macron Pushes Back Against Pressure on Europe

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against what he described as attempts to intimidate Europe, saying the continent prefers respect and dialogue over bullying. Speaking amid rising tensions with the United States, Macron said Europe would not accept pressure tactics in international affairs. Message to the United States Macron’s remarks were widely seen as

International

Trump Says He Will Not Attend Paris Meeting on Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will not attend an emergency meeting in Paris called by French President Emmanuel Macron to address rising tensions over Trump’s pressure on Greenland and related diplomatic disputes. Trump told reporters that he would skip the gathering, citing doubts about Macron’s long-term leadership. Why the Meeting Was Proposed President […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court to Close Most Hate Speech Petitions

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The Supreme Court of India has said it will close the majority of public interest litigations related to hate speech that have been pending since 2021. A bench noted that central and state authorities have reported progress in registering cases and taking action, and the court reserved its order before deciding to dispose of most […]

International

Train Driver Killed in Spain Rail Accident

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

A train driver was killed and several passengers were injured after a commuter train was involved in a crash in Spain. The incident occurred on a regional rail route when debris fell onto the tracks, causing the train to derail. Details of the Incident Authorities said the accident took place during adverse weather conditions, with […]