International

Colombia Gold Mine Collapse Kills 14, Injures 7

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2026

At least 14 people have been killed and seven others injured after a landslide caused the collapse of an illegal gold mine in southwestern Colombia on Monday, October 19, 2026. The incident occurred in the rural Chambero area of Santa Bárbara de Iscuandé municipality in Nariño province, near the Ecuadorian border. Regional authorities confirmed the […]

National

Kiren Rijiju Rejects Kharge’s Parliament Delay Concerns

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2026

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has rejected Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s concerns over the delay in proroguing Parliament’s Monsoon Session, stating that the Constitution does not prescribe a deadline for the procedure. Responding to Kharge’s letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rijiju maintained that the 64-day interval

International

India-US Trade Deal Nears Finalisation: Marco Rubio

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2026

India and the United States are close to finalising a bilateral trade agreement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, October 19, 2026. His remarks come ahead of high-level diplomatic engagements in Mumbai, with both countries seeking to resolve outstanding trade issues while addressing differences over India’s purchases of Russian energy. Marco Rubio

International

India-New Zealand FTA Takes Effect, Tariffs Cut

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2026

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into effect on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, granting Indian exporters duty-free access to the entire New Zealand market. The agreement is expected to strengthen bilateral trade, create opportunities for Indian businesses and professionals, and facilitate investments worth $20 billion over the coming years. India-New

International

402 Indian-Origin Scholars Warn Against Anarchy

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2026

More than 400 Indian-origin students, researchers, academics and university alumni from 27 countries have issued a joint statement warning against attempts to undermine India’s democratic institutions through disruptive protests. Released on October 19, 2026, the appeal expresses concern over challenges to electoral credibility, judicial independence and

International

Trump Says He Warned Macron Over Immigration

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump has claimed that he warned French President Emmanuel Macron against allowing large-scale immigration years before the latest wave of violent protests in France. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, October 19, 2026, Trump blamed immigration policies for the unrest and urged French authorities to tighten border controls, despite […]

National

Mohan Bhagwat Warns Against Regime Change Moves

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2026

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat warned against attempts to destabilise India through disruptive political movements during his Vijayadashami address in Nagpur on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Speaking at the organisation’s 101st foundation day celebrations, Bhagwat emphasised national unity, constitutional methods of protest and the need to protect

International

Two Indians Among 28 Charged in US Election Fraud

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2026

Two Indian nationals are among 28 foreign nationals charged with election-related offences in California, the United States Department of Justice announced on October 19, 2026. The accused, all lawful permanent residents holding green cards, allegedly registered to vote or cast ballots despite not possessing American citizenship. Federal authorities arrested 11 individuals

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Rejects BJP’s Regime Change Claims

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday, October 19, 2026, rejected allegations that opposition parties were attempting to destabilise the Indian government through street protests. Responding to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s comparisons with unrest in Bangladesh and France, Tharoor maintained that the opposition supported peaceful demonstrations and was demanding free

National

LK Advani Discharged From Delhi Hospital

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2026

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani was discharged from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Monday, October 19, 2026, following an improvement in his health. The 98-year-old leader had been admitted on October 16 after developing a chest infection and was kept under medical observation during […]