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Op-Eds Opinion

Protect India’s IITs From Political Pressure Before Academic Independence Becomes a Casualty

By BPN News Desk
The controversy surrounding IIT Bombay has raised disturbing questions about the independence of India’s premier academic institutions, the growing influence of external pressure groups and the responsibility of elected governments to protect educational excellence from political interference. A viral video showing IIT Bombay Director Professor Shireesh Kedare with
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
International

Zelenskyy Slams Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal

By BPN News Desk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has strongly criticised President Donald Trump’s agreement to purchase Russian diesel, warning that the deal would provide Moscow with additional revenue to finance its war against Ukraine. Speaking at a European Union summit in Brussels on October 16, 2026, Zelenskyy welcomed greater European involvement in peace negotiations
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International

Trump AI Task Force Orders Safety Risk Study

By BPN News Desk
President Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence task force has announced plans to commission a comprehensive report examining the risks posed by advanced AI systems, including cybersecurity threats, biological security and human oversight. The decision was taken during the newly established Super Intelligence Force’s first meeting in Washington on October 15,
Jio
Business

Jio IPO Draws ₹2.5 Lakh Crore Investor Interest

By BPN News Desk
Reliance Industries-backed Jio Platforms has reportedly attracted investment interest worth nearly ₹2.5 lakh crore ahead of its initial public offering (IPO), scheduled to open on October 21, 2026. Major sovereign wealth funds, global asset managers, Indian mutual funds and insurance companies are among the institutions seeking allocations in what is expected to become
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International

Trump Mocks Mohammad Name During Georgia Rally

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump mocked the popularity of the name Mohammad among Muslims during a campaign rally in Dalton, Georgia, on Friday, October 16, 2026. The remarks came as Trump criticised Iran’s political leadership while campaigning for Republican candidates ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections. Trump Jokes About Mohammad Name at Georgia Rally […]
LK Advani
National

LK Advani Hospitalised in Delhi, Condition Stable

By BPN News Desk
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani, 98, was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Friday, October 16, 2026, after developing a chest infection. Hospital officials said his condition was stable and that he remained under medical observation. LK Advani Admitted to Apollo Hospital in […]