International

North Korea Fires Missiles After US Venezuela Strike

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward waters off its east coast, according to South Korea’s military, in the country’s first reported missile launch of 2026. The launches were detected from an area near Pyongyang and flew toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. No damage was reported, but the launches […]

International

US Will Not Govern Venezuela, Rubio Says

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

The United States does not intend to govern Venezuela directly but will continue to apply pressure to push for political and economic changes, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. His remarks were aimed at addressing speculation about Washington’s role in Venezuela amid rising tensions and renewed debate over U.S. actions targeting the country’s oil […]

North India State News

Indore Water Crisis: 20 New Diarrhoea Cases Found

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

Health authorities in Indore have detected 20 new diarrhoea cases during ongoing door to door screening in areas affected by water contamination. The cases were identified as part of a large scale public health exercise aimed at tracing infections linked to polluted drinking water. Officials said thousands of residents have already been screened as surveillance […]

East India State News

5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Assam

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck parts of Assam in the early hours of Monday, triggering panic among residents in several districts. The tremor occurred at around 4.17 am, with the epicentre located in Morigaon district. The quake originated at a depth of roughly 50 kilometres, placing it in the category of […]

South India State News

Amit Shah Says DMK Is “Most Corrupt” Govt

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah sharply criticised the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, calling it the “most corrupt” in India. Shah, speaking at a political rally ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, accused DMK leaders of misgovernance and corruption, and said the party has failed on key development fronts. His remarks came […]

International

Trump Pressures Venezuelan Leadership After Maduro Seizure

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

The United States has stepped up pressure on Venezuela’s leadership after President Nicolás Maduro was taken into U.S. custody, with President Donald Trump openly warning of further action if Washington’s demands are not met. Trump said the United States expects cooperation from those now running the country and indicated that military force remains an option […]

Op-Eds Opinion

US-Controlled Venezuelan Oil: Opportunity or Trap for India?

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

The renewed global focus on Venezuelan oil is not accidental. It follows the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, open statements by US President Donald Trump about the United States “running Venezuela,” and his blunt remark that countries buying Russian oil may soon be buying “Venezuelan American oil.” Together, these events signal a deliberate US strategy […]

International

Pakistan Air Force Tests Indigenous Taimoor Missile

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

The Pakistan Air Force has successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor missile, marking a significant milestone in the country’s conventional strike capabilities. The test was carried out as part of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to enhance self-reliance in defence technology and strengthen its air-launched weapons systems. Capabilities of the

International

UAE Urges Restraint as Yemen Crisis Escalates

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has urged all parties in Yemen to exercise restraint as the situation on the ground changes rapidly, raising fears of renewed instability in the conflict-hit country. In a statement, the UAE said it was closely monitoring developments and stressed the importance of avoiding actions that could further escalate violence or undermine […]

South India State News

Karnataka CM Attacks Centre Over MGNREGA Plans

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly criticised the Union government over reported plans to dilute or replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, calling the move an attack on rural livelihoods. He said any attempt to weaken MGNREGA would harm millions of poor households that depend on the scheme for assured employment and […]