National

LK Advani Hospitalised in Delhi, Condition Stable

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2026

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 […]

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US Lawmakers Urge Marco Rubio to Raise CJP Protests

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2026

Six Democratic lawmakers in the United States have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to raise concerns over alleged police excesses, detentions and restrictions on protesters associated with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) during his upcoming visit to India. The lawmakers sent a letter on October 16, 2026, seeking investigations into alleged human rights violations

International

Katie Zacharia Exits White House After Five Days

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2026

Katie Zacharia is leaving her position as White House press secretary just five days after taking office, marking the shortest tenure in the role’s modern history. The White House confirmed on October 16, 2026, that she was transitioning out of the position after President Donald Trump publicly encouraged her to reconsider the job following criticism […]

Law & Order National

Neha Bora Released, Abhijeet Dipke Arrested

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2026

All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora was released from preventive detention early Saturday, October 17, 2026, while Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke faces proceedings before a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in Delhi. Both were detained on Friday ahead of the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest march at Connaught

International

Trump Waives Russia Oil Sanctions, Tariffs

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump has waived major sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia and countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, citing American national interests. The executive order, issued on October 16, 2026, suspends provisions of a recently enacted law that could have imposed tariffs of up to 100% on major Russian energy importers, including India and […]

International

Trump Renews Criticism of Zelenskyy Amid Patriot Shortage

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine faces a severe shortage of Patriot air-defence interceptors amid intensified Russian missile attacks. Trump targets Zelenskyy over peace efforts Speaking in an interview with Newsmax, Trump described Zelenskyy as “not a good guy for us to deal with” and questioned […]

International

Pakistan to Chair IMF, World Bank Boards in 2027

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

Pakistan will chair the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in 2027, returning to the role for the first time since 1953. Ahad Khan Cheema named incoming chair Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, who also serves as Pakistan’s Governor to the World Bank Group, was formally […]

Law & Order National

Abhijeet Dipke Detained Ahead of Delhi Tiranga March

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained by Delhi Police on Friday ahead of a planned Tiranga march at Central Park in Connaught Place, where prohibitory orders were in force. Dipke detained before Connaught Place march Police had earlier visited Dipke and served him a notice warning against proceeding with the proposed gathering without […]

International

MEA Confirms Jaishankar-Rubio Talks in Mumbai

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on October 20, following political criticism over the venue and the way the engagement was first publicly discussed. Jaishankar to meet Rubio in Mumbai MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has regularly […]

Cricket Sports

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Added as Arshdeep Injury Cover

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

India have added experienced seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to their squad for the fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru, with Arshdeep Singh doubtful after suffering a blow to his bowling shoulder. Arshdeep doubtful for series decider Arshdeep sustained the injury during Wednesday’s fourth T20I in Hyderabad and his availability for the series finale will be […]