National

DGCA Seeks Explanation From Air India Over Dreamliner Operations

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to Air India seeking an explanation for operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner despite repeated technical snags. The notice, sent this week, raises concerns about safety and compliance after the aircraft, registered VT-ANI, was flown on scheduled services despite known maintenance issues. Safety

Health

Centre Bans High-Dose Nimesulide Oral Drugs

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Union Health Ministry has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of oral nimesulide formulations containing more than 100 mg in immediate release form. The decision was taken under provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act after a review of safety data and expert recommendations. Authorities said higher doses of the drug pose increased health […]

International

Crans-Montana Explosion Kills Several in Swiss Ski Town

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Several people were killed and many others injured after an explosion and fire struck a venue in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana early on January 1, 2026. The incident occurred shortly after midnight during New Year celebrations, when the area was crowded with visitors and locals marking the start of the year. Police […]

International

Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as New York City Mayor

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the new mayor of New York City just after midnight on January 1, 2026. The oath taking ceremony was held at the decommissioned Old City Hall subway station beneath City Hall Park in Manhattan. The location was chosen for its historical significance and its link to the city’s public […]

National

Modi Extends New Year Greetings, Prays for Peace

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended New Year greetings to people across the country as India welcomed 2026. In his message, the Prime Minister wished citizens good health, happiness and success in the year ahead. He said he prayed for peace and harmony in society and expressed hope that the new year would bring positivity and […]

National Politics

Amit Shah Sets BJP Target of 22 Seats in Kolkata Region

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers to aim for winning 22 of the 28 Assembly seats in and around Kolkata in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Shah made the statement during organisational meetings with party leaders and cadres in the state, stressing the importance of strengthening the BJP’s […]

Defence National

DRDO Successfully Tests Two Pralay Missiles

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha on December 31, 2025. The flight-tests were conducted around 10:30 am as part of user evaluation trials and both missiles met their flight objectives, with tracking sensors […]

Law & Order National

ED Attaches ₹150 Crore London Property in Fraud Probe

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached a high value residential property in London worth about ₹150 crore as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. The property, located near Buckingham Palace, was attached under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The order was issued following evidence that the asset was […]

Business Industry

India Tobacco Stocks Fall After New Excise Duty

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Shares of Indian tobacco companies fell sharply after the government announced a new excise duty on cigarettes, adding to the existing goods and services tax regime. The duty, which will come into effect from February 1, 2026, applies per 1,000 cigarette sticks and varies by cigarette length. This move effectively reintroduces a central levy on […]

International

Zelenskyy Rejects Weak Deal, Putin Vows Victory

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants the war to end but will not sign a weak peace agreement that, in his view, would only delay another round of fighting. In a New Year address, he said Ukrainians are exhausted after nearly four years of war, but insisted that tiredness will not translate into surrender. […]