International

Senate Democrats Block DHS Funding Bill

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

Senate Democrats have blocked a Republican-backed funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, increasing the risk of a partial US government shutdown. The move comes amid sharp disagreements over immigration enforcement and border security policy. Immigration Policy at Core of Dispute Democrats said they cannot support the funding bill unless changes are made to

Lifestyle

Digital Addiction Flagged as Public Health Concern

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

India’s Economic Survey 2025–26 has flagged digital addiction as a growing public health issue, especially among children and young adults. The survey noted that excessive use of smartphones, social media, gaming platforms and online content is increasingly linked to mental stress, sleep disruption, reduced attention span and declining academic performance. Call to Limit

South India State News

EPS Palaniswami Rejects OPS Return to AIADMK

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has firmly rejected expelled leader O. Panneerselvam’s (OPS) offer to rejoin the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Palaniswami said there is no chance of OPS returning to the party after being removed from membership by the party’s general council. OPS Seeks Reunification Earlier, OPS publicly said he […]

International

US Warns Iran as Warships Head to Region

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran to enter talks on a possible nuclear agreement or face military pressure as a group of American warships moves toward the Middle East. Trump said the United States hopes to avoid military action but has “very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran” to support diplomacy and deter […]

International

Trump Warns UK Over China Engagement

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Western allies against expanding business ties with China, calling such moves “very dangerous,” as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded his official visit to Beijing. Trump made the remarks while commenting on recent diplomatic engagements by the United Kingdom and Canada with China. Starmer Meets Xi, Pushes Trade Ties […]

International

Asim Munir Says Pakistan Military Undergoing Transformation

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir said the country’s armed forces are undergoing a major transformation to prepare for future security challenges, with a strong focus on modern warfare and new technologies. Shift Towards Modern Warfare Speaking during an interaction with troops, Munir said traditional concepts of warfare are changing rapidly, with technology-driven

International

Dhaka-Karachi Direct Flights Resume After 14 Years

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi have resumed after a gap of 14 years, restoring nonstop air connectivity between Bangladesh and Pakistan. The first direct flight took off this week, marking a significant step in improving travel links between the two countries. Flight Operations and Schedule The service is being operated by Bangladesh’s national carrier, […]

International

Iran Warns of Swift Retaliation Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Iran has warned that its armed forces are prepared to respond immediately and powerfully to any military action by the United States, in a sharp escalation of rhetoric after renewed US threats. Iranian officials said that any attack would trigger a swift military response to defend the country. US Threats and Pressure US President Donald […]

International

Abhijit Banerjee Says India Less Dependent on US After India-EU Deal

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee said the recently concluded India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA) signals that India does not depend on the United States as much as Washington might assume. He described the pact as a strategic alignment that broadens India’s global economic options. Strategic Message of the FTA Banerjee said the India-EU trade […]

Economy National

Budget Session 2026: Parliament Day 2 Highlights

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

The second day of the Budget Session 2026 saw Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman table the Economic Survey 2025–26 in the Lok Sabha. The survey outlined the government’s assessment of the Indian economy, covering growth trends, fiscal position and key challenges ahead of the Union Budget. PM Modi Addresses Media Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the […]