International

China Urges Nuclear Restraint Amid Russia Claims

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

China has reiterated that nuclear weapons must not be used under any circumstances, calling for restraint amid renewed allegations by Russia involving Western nations and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The statement comes as tensions remain elevated over nuclear rhetoric linked to the war. China Says Nuclear Weapons Must Not Be Used At a regular […]

International

US Iran Talks Continue Without Final Deal

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

Diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran continued in Geneva as both sides concluded another round of indirect talks focused on Tehran’s nuclear programme. While negotiators reported progress on certain technical issues, no final agreement was reached, and further discussions are scheduled in the coming days. US Iran Nuclear Talks In Geneva The latest […]

International

Pakistan Airstrikes Hit Afghanistan Cities

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

Pakistan’s military carried out a series of airstrikes across major cities in Afghanistan, including the capital Kabul, in a significant escalation of cross-border hostilities between the neighbouring countries. Pakistani officials said the strikes were aimed at militant targets, while Afghan authorities reported explosions and anti-aircraft fire in urban areas as tensions

National

JNU Protest Escalates, 50 Students Detained

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

Tensions escalated at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi as a student-led protest march resulted in clashes with police and the detention of more than 50 students. The confrontation followed a call by student groups to march towards the Ministry of Education, leading to heavy police deployment outside the campus. JNU Protest March and Police […]

Law & Order National

CJI Thanks Media Over NCERT Textbook Ban

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

The Supreme Court took suo motu notice of a controversial chapter on “corruption in judiciary” in an NCERT Class 8 social science textbook and has taken strong action against its publication while also commending the media for bringing the issue to public attention. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said timely media reporting highlighted concerns […]

Cricket Sports

Suryakumar Reveals India’s T20 Win Strategy

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

India delivered a commanding performance in a crucial Super 8 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, registering a comprehensive 72-run victory to keep their semifinal hopes alive. Captain Suryakumar Yadav later revealed that a detailed presentation prepared by the team’s video analyst played a key role in restoring clarity and confidence within the […]

National

Piyush Goyal Meets US Commerce Secretary On Trade

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi to review progress on bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The discussions focused on strengthening commercial ties and exploring new areas of collaboration. Piyush Goyal Meets US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Piyush Goyal

National

Vaishnaw Flags Deepfakes As Major Threat

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

Artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes and coordinated misinformation campaigns pose a major threat to public trust and democratic processes in India, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has warned. Vaishnaw highlighted the rising risks as technology makes synthetic content more convincing and harder to detect. Ashwini Vaishnaw On Deepfakes Threat To Public Trust

National Politics

Congress Says Modi Speech Hurt India’s Standing

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

India’s main opposition party, the Congress, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Israeli Parliament on Thursday, saying the speech damaged India’s moral standing. The reaction adds to political debate at home following Modi’s visit to Israel and remarks in the Knesset. Congress Slams Modi Israeli Parliament Speech Congress general secretary for

Op-Eds Opinion

Coal India Arm SECL Identifies 7 Mine Dumps for Rare Earth Exploration: Why Coal Waste Could Power India’s EV and Defence Future

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

When South Eastern Coalfields Ltd, a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, announced that it had identified seven mine dumps in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh for rare earth exploration, it did not trigger dramatic headlines. There was no claim of a major discovery, no declaration of a new mineral province. Yet beneath this measured announcement lies […]