National

Census 2027 Phase I to Begin With 33 Questions

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

The Union government has finalised the questionnaire for the first phase of Census 2027, which will focus on houselisting and housing conditions. Phase I of the census is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026, and will continue for several months as part of the nationwide enumeration exercise. Scope of the Questionnaire The first phase […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Trump’s Peace Board Sidelines the UN and Rewards Pakistan

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

Donald Trump’s announcement of a so called “Board of Peace” was presented as a bold diplomatic initiative, but it immediately raised a basic and uncomfortable question. Why create a new peace body at all when the world already has an established framework for conflict resolution? The answer lies less in global necessity and more in […]

Cricket Sports

Pakistan Won’t Boycott T20 World Cup Over Bangladesh Issue – Report

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to consider boycotting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in support of Bangladesh after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected Bangladesh’s request to move their matches from India to Sri Lanka. Latif said such a boycott could show solidarity and challenge current […]

International

US Watches Iran as Naval Force Moves

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

US President Donald Trump said a large American military force is heading toward Iran, stating that Washington is closely monitoring the situation. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters during travel, without disclosing specific operational details or timelines. Military Posture Trump described the deployment as a “big force,” signalling US readiness amid

International

India Skips Trump’s Board of Peace Launch in Davos

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

India did not participate in the launch of the newly announced “Board of Peace”, a U.S.-backed international initiative unveiled by Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The proposed Board of Peace is aimed at overseeing post-conflict stabilisation, ceasefire monitoring and reconstruction efforts in Gaza following the Israel–Hamas war.

International

Denmark urges constructive talks over Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen has called for “constructive” discussions with the United States and NATO over the future of Greenland, insisting that any talks must respect Denmark’s and Greenland’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking after recent diplomatic engagement at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Frederiksen emphasized that security,

Cricket Sports

Scotland May Replace Bangladesh In T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

The International Cricket Council has indicated that Scotland could replace Bangladesh in the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup if Bangladesh decides not to travel to India for the tournament. The situation has arisen after Bangladesh raised concerns over participating at the scheduled venues. Why It Matters The T20 World Cup is a major global event, […]

Defence National

India To Roll Out First Indigenous C-295 Aircraft

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

India will roll out its first domestically built C-295 military transport aircraft by September 2026. The aircraft is being manufactured at the final assembly line in Vadodara, Gujarat, as part of a joint programme to supply transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force. Project Details India has ordered 56 C-295 aircraft to replace its ageing […]

Law & Order National

SC Allows Hindu Prayers At Dhar Bhojshala On Basant Panchami

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

The Supreme Court has allowed Hindus to offer prayers at the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on the occasion of Basant Panchami. The permission was granted after considering the festival’s significance and existing arrangements at the disputed site. Court’s Direction The court clarified that the permission for Hindu prayers on Basant Panchami will be […]

Business

Air India Braces For Record Loss After Fatal Crash

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

Air India is expected to post its largest annual loss for the financial year ending March 2026, following a fatal aircraft crash and a series of operational disruptions. The airline is projected to report a loss of around $1.6 billion, reversing earlier signs of financial recovery. What Led To The Loss The setback follows a […]