Op-Eds Opinion

Cricket Boards Are Not Foreign Ministries

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Cricket boards were created to run a sport, not to act as unofficial foreign ministries. Yet today, cricket is being dragged into political signalling so routinely that the line between governance and geopolitics is collapsing in plain sight. Two recent episodes make this impossible to ignore. Bangladesh’s refusal to tour India, without any ICC sanction […]

International

Canada Rules Out Free Trade Deal With China

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has ruled out pursuing a free trade agreement with China, saying such a move is not under consideration by his government. His remarks come amid renewed trade tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of imposing steep tariffs on Canadian exports if Ottawa moved closer to a trade pact with […]

Law & Order National

Rajasthan Police Seize 9,550 kg Explosives Ahead of Republic Day

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Police in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district seized a massive stockpile of explosives and explosive materials from a farm in Harsaur village on the eve of Republic Day. During a late-night raid on January 25, officers recovered 9,550 kg of ammonium nitrate stored in 187 sacks along with detonators and fuse wires. A 58-year-old man, identified as […]

International

India May Cut EU Car Import Tariffs to 40%

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

India is considering a significant reduction in import tariffs on cars from the European Union as part of the ongoing India-EU free trade agreement negotiations. According to officials familiar with the discussions, New Delhi may cut peak import duties on certain EU-made cars from the current level of up to 110% to around 40%. Limited […]

International

Minnesota Shootings Raise Questions on Immigration Enforcement

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Two fatal shootings during recent federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota have triggered political and legal scrutiny in the United States. The incidents occurred during separate enforcement actions in January, where civilians were shot dead by federal agents. Authorities said the shootings took place while officers were carrying out official duties linked

Op-Eds Opinion

Why India Needs Its Own EMP and HPM Weapons Now

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Donald Trump’s recent remarks about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sounded bizarre on the surface. A “secret weapon” that made enemy systems simply stop working, rockets that would not launch, buttons that did nothing. Strip away the theatrics and the name-calling, and what remains is something far more serious: an open admission that […]

Economy National

India on Track to Become Third-Largest Economy: President Murmu

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu said India is steadily progressing towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy despite ongoing global economic uncertainty. Addressing the nation ahead of Republic Day, she said India continues to remain among the fastest-growing major economies, supported by strong fundamentals and policy stability. Growth Drivers and Outlook The President

Defence National

S-400 System to Feature at Republic Day Parade 2026

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

India will display its S-400 air defence system at the Republic Day parade in 2026, marking the first public showcase of the platform during the national celebrations. The system will be part of a special military tableau highlighting Operation Sindoor, a recent Indian military operation that underscored joint coordination among the armed forces. Significance of […]

National

PM Modi Greets Nation on 77th Republic Day

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on India’s 77th Republic Day, calling the occasion a moment to reaffirm commitment to constitutional values, unity, and national development. In his message, the Prime Minister said Republic Day symbolises India’s democratic spirit and collective resolve, and urged citizens to contribute towards building a developed and

South India State News

Vijay Calls Tamil Nadu Poll a Democratic War

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay addressed supporters at his first major public rally after being questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Speaking to party workers, Vijay said the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election is “not just an election but a democratic war” and called on cadres to remain alert, united, and […]