Government Policies National

Centre Announces 3-Year Anti-Drug Campaign from March 31

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the government will launch a three-year nationwide campaign against drug abuse starting on March 31, 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s efforts to curb narcotics, protect youth, and move toward a drug-free nation. Shah made the announcement while chairing the 9th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination […]

Defence National

Operation Sindoor Exposed Pakistan’s Failures: CDS

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has said that Pakistan’s recent constitutional and military leadership changes were forced by failures exposed during Operation Sindoor. He stated that the operation revealed serious shortcomings in Pakistan’s military and decision-making structures, prompting hurried reforms. Speaking at a strategic forum, General

International

US Signals Openness to Venezuelan Oil Sales to India

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The United States has indicated it is ready to allow India to purchase Venezuelan crude oil under a Washington-controlled framework, marking a potential shift in energy trade dynamics amid ongoing global supply pressures. The proposal would permit Indian refiners to resume buying Venezuelan oil, provided transactions comply with conditions set by the US. Officials said

National

India Monitoring US Tariff Bill on Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The Indian government says it is fully aware and closely watching the progress of a US tariff bill that could impose higher duties on Indian goods if India continues buying Russian oil. The Ministry of External Affairs said it is monitoring the situation and remains engaged with US counterparts on the issue. The proposed US […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Modi and Shah Must Explain Why a Medical College in Jammu and Kashmir Became a Political Target

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

A government medical college in Jammu and Kashmir followed the rules, applied NEET merit, respected domicile quotas, and admitted students through a nationally approved counselling process. Yet it still became the centre of protests, political pressure, and regulatory action. That alone raises a serious question. Why did education become collateral damage in a political

National

Centre Rejects Claim on India-US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The Union government has rejected remarks by a senior US official suggesting that an India-US trade deal could have been finalised if Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally called US President Donald Trump. The government described the claim as “not accurate” and said it did not reflect the reality of bilateral engagement between the two […]

South India State News

Chennai Braces for Heavy Rain as Bay System Nears

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu are preparing for heavy rainfall as a weather system over the Bay of Bengal moves closer to the coast. The India Meteorological Department has warned that rain activity is likely to intensify over the next two days, raising concerns of waterlogging and local disruptions. An orange alert has […]

Business Finance

Union Budget to Be Presented on February 1

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The Union Government has finalised the schedule for the presentation of the Union Budget for the upcoming financial year. The Union Budget will be presented in Parliament on Sunday, February 1, while the Economic Survey will be tabled on January 29, setting the stage for detailed discussions on the state of the economy. The Budget […]

International

Khamenei Warns Trump as Protests Continue in Iran

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a warning to US President Donald Trump as protests continue in several parts of the country. Khamenei said history shows that tyrants eventually collapse, a remark widely seen as directed at Washington amid rising tensions and internal unrest in Iran. The comments were delivered during a public […]

International

North Korea’s Kim Pledges Support for Putin

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unconditional and permanent support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s policies and decisions, according to North Korean state media. In a letter to Putin, Kim said he would always stand with Russia and respect all of its policy choices, calling the support constant and lasting. The letter came […]