International

Italian PM Criticises US Tariff Threat on Greenland Dispute

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has described the United States’ threatened tariffs on several European countries over the Greenland dispute as a “mistake”. She made the remarks during a visit to South Korea, saying that imposing tariffs in this context could harm transatlantic relations. US Tariff Plan and European Reaction The U.S. administration has said […]

National

Defence Ministry Blocks Hosur Airport Clearance

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

The Union Ministry of Defence has refused to grant airspace clearance for the proposed Hosur international airport in Tamil Nadu, officials confirmed. The decision is based on airspace constraints around the region, which is used for defence and test flight operations, making it difficult to accommodate civilian airport activities. Airspace and Project Challenges The

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Telangana CM Says Media Should Not Target Ministers

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asked media organisations not to drag his cabinet colleagues into media rivalries or publish unverified allegations that could tarnish the image of the state government. He made the remarks at a public event in Khammam, emphasising that news outlets should verify facts before reporting on ministers. Clarifying Position […]

International

UAE President Arrives in India for Bilateral Talks

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in India on Monday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. He is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a focus on advancing cooperation across key strategic areas. Focus on Trade and Strategic Partnership The discussions are expected to cover […]

Defence National

Encounter Breaks Out During Kishtwar Search Operation

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

Security forces engaged suspected terrorists during a cordon-and-search operation in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The operation was launched following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the forested terrain. Soldiers Injured in Exchange of Fire The encounter began when the hiding terrorists opened

International

Trump Invites India to Join Gaza Peace Initiative

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited India to be part of a proposed international mechanism described as a “Board of Peace” for Gaza, according to official sources. The invitation was conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Washington explores options for post-conflict governance and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. What Is the Proposed Board The […]

National

Bhagwat Urges Erasing Caste Thinking to End Discrimination

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that caste-based discrimination can end only when people remove caste from their thinking. He made the remarks during a public interaction, stressing that social change must begin at the level of individual mindset. Caste as a Social Practice Bhagwat said caste was originally linked to occupation and social responsibility but […]

National

US Envoy Sergio Gor Concludes Mumbai Visit

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has wrapped up his visit to Mumbai after a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening India-US ties across economic, financial and strategic sectors. Meetings With Political and Business Leaders During his visit, Gor met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to discuss cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, […]

Celebrity News Entertainment

AR Rahman Responds to Communal Remark Controversy

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

Music composer AR Rahman has issued a clarification after his recent remarks sparked a public controversy, saying he never intended to hurt or cause pain to anyone. The Oscar-winning composer addressed the issue following criticism that his comments carried communal undertones. Clarification From the Composer In a public statement, Rahman said his words were misunderstood

Business

Musk Issues Public Warning to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has issued a highly public warning to Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, indicating he is eager for a court trial in the ongoing lawsuit between them. Musk’s comments were posted on his social media platform, where he said he “can’t wait” for the legal process to start and expects important […]