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Trump Urges Iranians to Keep Protesting Amid Unrest

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump has publicly encouraged anti-government demonstrators in Iran to continue their protests and said that “help is on its way,” as a nationwide crackdown escalates. Trump also cancelled meetings with Iranian officials until the “senseless killing” of protesters stops, signalling stronger US pressure on Tehran. Intensifying Protests and Crackdown Iran

Op-Eds Opinion

Krantijyoti Vidyalay Shows How Commercialised Education Is Killing Both Schools and Languages

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

There is a temptation to view Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam as a nostalgic film about Marathi-medium education, a sentimental look back at chalkboards, uniforms, and childhood memories. That reading is comfortable. It is also incomplete. What the film actually does is far more unsettling. It holds up a mirror to India’s education system and asks […]

International

US to Host Denmark, Greenland Talks at White House

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

The United States will host high-level talks with officials from Denmark and Greenland at the White House amid growing diplomatic attention on Greenland’s future. The meeting will be chaired by US Vice President J.D. Vance and will include senior representatives from Copenhagen and Nuuk. Focus on Greenland’s Status The discussions come amid renewed international focus […]

International

China Reaffirms Claim Over Shaksgam Valley After India’s Objections

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

China has once again asserted its territorial claim over the Shaksgam Valley, dismissing objections from India and defending its infrastructure projects in the region. Chinese officials said construction activities there are justified because Beijing considers the area part of its sovereign territory. Dispute Over Territory India strongly rejects China’s claim, stating

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Pharma Opportunity in Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

India’s pharmaceutical sector is witnessing a strategic opening in Afghanistan’s healthcare market following a visible breakdown in Afghanistan–Pakistan trade relations. Repeated border disruptions, transit uncertainty, and political frictions have weakened Pakistan’s role as Afghanistan’s primary supplier of medicines, prompting Afghan authorities and importers to

International

South Korea’s Lee Heads to Japan Summit After China Talks

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to travel to Japan for a bilateral summit, just a week after holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The closely timed visits underline Seoul’s effort to manage relations with both Tokyo and Beijing amid shifting regional dynamics. Focus on Security and Economy During the Japan visit, […]

International

Canada Issues Level 4 ‘Avoid All Travel’ Advisory

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

Canada has issued its highest Level 4 travel advisory, urging citizens to avoid all travel to several countries due to serious safety and security risks. The advisory warns that conditions in these destinations pose a high threat to personal safety and that consular assistance may be extremely limited. Countries on the ‘Avoid All Travel’ List […]

International

India Joins G7 Critical Minerals Talks in Washington

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

India participated in G7 talks on critical minerals in Washington, D.C., as part of efforts to strengthen global supply chains and reduce dependence on China. The meeting brought together representatives from the Group of Seven (G7) nations and partner countries to discuss ways to secure resilient and diversified sources of key minerals used in clean […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Supreme Court Finally Asks the Question Dog Activists Never Want Answered: Who Is Responsible?

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

For years, India’s stray dog crisis has been discussed almost entirely through emotion, not impact. Any attempt to raise concerns about safety, attacks, or fatalities has been drowned out by slogans, placards, and moral lectures about compassion. What has consistently gone missing from this debate is the lived reality of ordinary citizens who face aggressive […]

Science Space & Astronomy

PSLV-C62 Mission Fails After Third-Stage Anomaly

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

India’s PSLV-C62 mission ended in failure after a technical anomaly occurred during the third stage of the launch, resulting in the loss of all 16 satellites onboard. The rocket lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on January 12 as part of ISRO’s first mission of 2026. Anomaly During Flight ISRO said […]