National

Germany Pushes for Deeper Security Ties With India

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany wants to expand security and defence cooperation with India, signalling a push to help New Delhi diversify away from its long-standing reliance on Russia for military equipment and energy supplies. The remarks were made during Merz’s official visit to India, where he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. […]

Celebrity News Entertainment

Kamal Haasan Gets Interim Relief From Madras High Court

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

The Madras High Court has granted interim relief to actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan in a lawsuit seeking protection of his personality rights. The court restrained individuals and entities from unauthorised commercial use of his name, image, likeness, voice, or other identifiable attributes without his consent. Court’s Interim Order The court observed that […]

South India State News

NHAI Creates Four Guinness Records in Andhra Pradesh

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has created four Guinness World Records during the construction of a major highway project in Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant achievement in India’s infrastructure sector. Record-Breaking Highway Work The records were achieved on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. NHAI successfully completed the longest

International

Masood Azhar Threatens Suicide Attacks in New Audio

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

An audio clip purportedly featuring Masood Azhar, the leader of the banned terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), has emerged in which he claims that many suicide attackers are ready to strike if given orders. In the recording, Azhar says the number of such operatives is far greater than a thousand and suggests the figure would shock […]

International

Iran Denies Arrest of Indian Nationals During Unrest

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has dismissed reports that Indian citizens were arrested amid ongoing anti-government protests in the country, calling them “totally false.” He urged the public to rely on verified and credible sources for information as rumours spread on social media. Diplomatic Clarification and Reassurance The clarification comes at a time

Business

Reliance to Double Investment in Gujarat: Ambani

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd., announced on January 11, 2026 that his company will double its investment in Gujarat over the next five years. Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, he said Reliance had invested about ₹3.5 lakh crore in the state in the past five years and now plans […]

Law & Order National

Ex-CBI Officer’s Wife Loses ₹2.58 Crore in Cyber Scam

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

A woman in Hyderabad, who is the wife of a former CBI Joint Director and retired IPS officer, lost ₹2.58 crore to online fraudsters in a sophisticated cyber scam. The victim was allegedly contacted through a messaging app with promises of high returns from stock market investments and was persuaded to transfer large sums of […]

International

Trump Floats Rubio Name in Remark on Cuba Leadership

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

US President Donald Trump sparked discussion after reacting to a social media post suggesting Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a possible future leader of Cuba. Trump reposted the message and added the comment, “Sounds good to me,” drawing attention amid renewed tensions between Washington and Havana. Warning to Cuban Leadership The remark came alongside […]

Defence National

Suspected Pakistan Drones Spotted Along LoC and IB

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir detected multiple suspected drones entering Indian airspace from the Pakistan side on Sunday evening. The sightings occurred along both the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in the Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts. Officials said the flying objects hovered briefly over forward areas before returning across […]

National

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Arrives in India

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India on Sunday for his first official visit since taking office, marking a key moment in India–Germany relations. The visit comes as both countries look to deepen cooperation amid shifting global economic and security dynamics. Talks With PM Modi on Trade and Defence Merz held talks with Prime Minister […]