East India State News

5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Assam

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck parts of Assam in the early hours of Monday, triggering panic among residents in several districts. The tremor occurred at around 4.17 am, with the epicentre located in Morigaon district. The quake originated at a depth of roughly 50 kilometres, placing it in the category of […]

South India State News

Amit Shah Says DMK Is “Most Corrupt” Govt

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah sharply criticised the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, calling it the “most corrupt” in India. Shah, speaking at a political rally ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, accused DMK leaders of misgovernance and corruption, and said the party has failed on key development fronts. His remarks came […]

International

Trump Pressures Venezuelan Leadership After Maduro Seizure

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

The United States has stepped up pressure on Venezuela’s leadership after President Nicolás Maduro was taken into U.S. custody, with President Donald Trump openly warning of further action if Washington’s demands are not met. Trump said the United States expects cooperation from those now running the country and indicated that military force remains an option […]

Op-Eds Opinion

US-Controlled Venezuelan Oil: Opportunity or Trap for India?

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

The renewed global focus on Venezuelan oil is not accidental. It follows the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, open statements by US President Donald Trump about the United States “running Venezuela,” and his blunt remark that countries buying Russian oil may soon be buying “Venezuelan American oil.” Together, these events signal a deliberate US strategy […]

International

Pakistan Air Force Tests Indigenous Taimoor Missile

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

The Pakistan Air Force has successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor missile, marking a significant milestone in the country’s conventional strike capabilities. The test was carried out as part of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to enhance self-reliance in defence technology and strengthen its air-launched weapons systems. Capabilities of the

International

UAE Urges Restraint as Yemen Crisis Escalates

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has urged all parties in Yemen to exercise restraint as the situation on the ground changes rapidly, raising fears of renewed instability in the conflict-hit country. In a statement, the UAE said it was closely monitoring developments and stressed the importance of avoiding actions that could further escalate violence or undermine […]

South India State News

Karnataka CM Attacks Centre Over MGNREGA Plans

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly criticised the Union government over reported plans to dilute or replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, calling the move an attack on rural livelihoods. He said any attempt to weaken MGNREGA would harm millions of poor households that depend on the scheme for assured employment and […]

National

PM Modi Inaugurates International Piprahwa Relics Exposition

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an international exposition showcasing the sacred Piprahwa relics linked to Lord Buddha, marking a significant cultural and spiritual event. The exhibition brings together rare artefacts discovered at Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh, a site historically associated with early Buddhist history and relic worship. Reunification of Historic

North India State News

Dozens Charged for Violating VPN Ban in Jammu and Kashmir

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir have booked dozens of individuals for allegedly violating a ban on the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, imposed by local administrations in parts of the Union Territory. The action follows intensified enforcement of prohibitory orders issued by district authorities citing security concerns. FIRs Filed and Action Taken According […]

International

US Says Maduro to Face Drug and Terror Charges

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

The United States has announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will face criminal charges related to drug trafficking and terrorism, hours after Washington claimed he had been taken into US custody. US authorities said the charges are based on long-standing indictments filed in American courts, accusing Maduro of involvement in narcotics trafficking networks and