Economy National

India Trade Deficit Widens To $25 Billion In December

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to around $25 billion in December as imports rose faster than exports, according to official data. The increase marked a reversal from the previous month, when the trade gap had narrowed. Imports Outpace Exports Merchandise exports recorded marginal growth during the month, supported by sectors such as engineering goods and […]

Business

Infosys Shares Jump After Q3 Results, Guidance Upgrade

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Shares of Infosys rose sharply on Friday, climbing around 5% in early trade after the company reported its third-quarter (Q3 FY26) results and raised its revenue growth outlook for the financial year. Investors reacted positively to the combination of financial performance and improved guidance. Q3 Performance Infosys reported year-on-year revenue growth of around 9% in

Cricket Sports

BPL Rescheduled After Players Boycott Over Official Row

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2026 was rescheduled after players boycotted scheduled matches on January 15, refusing to take the field in protest against remarks by a senior Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official. Two matches did not start as players stuck to their demand for administrative action. Officials Removed, Schedule Revised In response to the […]

International

Australia Removes 4.7 Million Teen Social Media Accounts

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Australia’s ban on social media use by children under the age of 16 has resulted in the removal or deactivation of about 4.7 million accounts in its first month, according to government officials. The law, which came into force in December, places the responsibility on digital platforms to prevent underage users from accessing their services. […]

International

Trump Announces Formation Of Gaza Board Of Peace

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump announced the formation of a “Board of Peace” for Gaza, saying it has been created to support efforts aimed at stabilisation, governance and long-term peace in the territory. Trump said the board has already been constituted and that details about its members will be made public in due course. Role And […]

International

Venezuela Says Ready For Diplomatic Confrontation With US

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Venezuela’s interim leadership said it is not afraid to confront the United States diplomatically and is prepared to defend the country’s interests through political and diplomatic channels. The remarks were made amid continuing tensions between Caracas and Washington following recent political developments in Venezuela. Emphasis On Sovereignty The interim government said

Entertainment Regional Cinema

Supreme Court Refuses To Intervene In ‘Jana Nayagan’ Row

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to intervene in the legal dispute over the delayed release of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay. The makers had approached the apex court after a Madras High Court order affecting the film’s certification process, but the Supreme Court said it would not step in at this […]

North India State News

Delhi Records Very Poor Air Quality Amid Cold Spell

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Delhi continued to grapple with very poor air quality on January 16, 2026, with the Air Quality Index remaining in the very poor category across several monitoring stations. High concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 pollutants were recorded, making the air unhealthy, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions. […]

International

Trump Receives Nobel Peace Medal From Machado

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

  Symbolic Gesture At White House Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, met US President Donald Trump at the White House and presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal. The gesture was meant to recognise what Machado described as Trump’s support for Venezuelan freedom and democratic aspirations. […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Civic Polls: BMC Results Counting Begins

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Counting of votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election 2026 began on Friday morning after polling was completed across Maharashtra’s 29 civic bodies, including Mumbai, Pune, Thane and Nagpur. Officials said the process is being carried out in designated centres under tight security. Turnout And Process Early figures indicate about 46–50% voter turnout