Business

Uber Ola Rapido Drivers Announce Strike

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Ride-hailing drivers associated with app-based platforms including Uber, Ola and Rapido announced a strike on February 7, which is expected to affect cab availability in several Indian cities. Driver groups said the protest is aimed at highlighting earnings and commission concerns with aggregator companies. Uber Ola Rapido Drivers Strike Demands Driver unions stated their

East India State News

AAP Leader Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead In Jalandhar

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

AAP leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead near a gurdwara in Jalandhar, Punjab, triggering a police investigation and heightened security in the area. The incident occurred in a public place and prompted immediate response from law enforcement authorities. Lucky Oberoi Shooting In Jalandhar According to officials, unidentified assailants opened fire near the gurdwara, fatally

International

Explosion At Islamabad Shia Hall Causes Casualties

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

A powerful explosion struck a Shia gathering hall in Islamabad, Pakistan, causing multiple casualties and injuries. Emergency services rushed to the site and shifted the wounded to nearby hospitals as authorities sealed off the area and began an investigation. Islamabad Shia Meeting Hall Explosion The blast occurred during a religious gathering, damaging the building and

Op-Eds Opinion

Apple Tax Relief Policy: How One Rule Change Can Build India’s Electronics Industry

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

The government recently made a small sounding tax clarification. Foreign companies like Apple can now fund manufacturing machines inside Indian partner factories without being treated as running a taxable business presence in India. For years this single fear stopped Apple from expanding fast. Not labour shortage. Not land. Not incentives. Just fear that tomorrow the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

$3B Nuclear Fuel Deal With Canada: Preparing Electricity for India’s 2047 Economy

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

India is close to signing a nearly $3 billion long-term uranium supply agreement with Canada. At first glance it sounds like just another energy purchase. But this is not about fixing today’s power cuts. It is about making sure India does not face power shortages twenty years from now when its economy becomes far bigger […]

International

US Treasury Scott Bessent Revises View On Tariffs And Inflation

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was mistaken in earlier comments suggesting tariffs would significantly drive inflation, stating updated economic data showed a more limited price impact than previously expected. Scott Bessent Revises Tariff Inflation View Bessent clarified that earlier assessments overstated the inflationary effect of tariffs on consumer

International

Keir Starmer Apologises Over Mandelson Appointment

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued an apology to victims connected to Jeffrey Epstein after acknowledging he had relied on assurances from Peter Mandelson before appointing him to a government role. The statement followed renewed scrutiny over past associations and vetting procedures. Keir Starmer Apology Over Mandelson Appointment Starmer said he regretted the decision

International

New York City Hijab Day Post Sparks Political Debate

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

New York City officials faced public debate after a social media post linked to World Hijab Day was shared by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. The message prompted criticism online and drew a response from political figures, including Zohran Mamdani, who said he would speak out amid the controversy. World Hijab Day Post Triggers […]

Cricket Sports

Suryakumar Yadav Confirms Colombo Travel for Pakistan Game

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that the team will travel to Colombo for its scheduled T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, signalling India’s intent to honour tournament fixtures despite political tensions around participation. Suryakumar Yadav Confirms Colombo Travel Speaking ahead of the tournament, Suryakumar Yadav said the squad’s travel arrangements were

Op-Eds Opinion

Why Congress Is Failing as the Opposition in Parliament

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Every Indian family talks about the same things at the dinner table today. Sabzi mehengi ho gayi. Petrol phir badh gaya. School fees kaise bharni hai. Hospital ka bill kaun dega. Tax itna kyu katega salary se. But when people switch on Parliament, they don’t hear those conversations. They hear shouting. The problem is simple. […]