National

Air India Cancels Saudi Flights Until October 20

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

Air India has extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia until October 20, 2026, citing continuing security concerns in the Middle East. The airline announced the decision on Friday, October 16, confirming that affected passengers would be eligible for full refunds as it assesses conditions for safely […]

National Politics

Rajnath Singh Accuses Congress of Regime Change Plot

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has accused the Congress and its allies of attempting to bring about a change of government through violence, alleging that recent protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were inspired by political unrest in Bangladesh. Addressing a press conference in Lucknow on October 16, 2026, Singh claimed the demonstrations were aimed

International

Nirmala Sitharaman Flags China’s Trade Barriers to India

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has identified China’s non-tariff trade barriers as the biggest obstacle to improving India-China economic relations. Speaking at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok on Friday, October 16, 2026, she said restrictions on Indian exports were contributing to a widening bilateral trade deficit despite years of

International

Trump Slams Ukraine’s Strikes on Russian Refineries

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump has criticised Ukraine’s decision to resume attacks on Russian oil refineries, describing the strikes as a disgrace and blaming them for keeping global energy prices elevated. His remarks, made during an interview aired on October 15, 2026, followed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to abandon an energy infrastructure

International

Magnitude 7 Earthquake Hits Russia’s Kamchatka

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.0 struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Friday, October 16, 2026, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 140 kilometres in Russia’s Far East, a region frequently affected by seismic activity. No tsunami warning was issued, and there

Technology Telecom

Reliance Rejects Musk Claims, Welcomes Starlink

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

Reliance Industries has rejected allegations that it is obstructing Elon Musk’s Starlink from entering India’s satellite internet market, declaring that it welcomes competition from domestic and international providers. In a statement issued on October 16, 2026, the Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate emphasised that its own Jio satellite services are also awaiting

Op-Eds Opinion

Illinois Hindu Temple Plot: Trump’s Anti-Indian Hate Problem

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

A Hindu temple in Illinois nearly became the scene of an unimaginable tragedy on October 11, 2026, when a 19-year-old American allegedly attempted to carry out a racially motivated mass shooting targeting people of Indian origin. What should have been a peaceful Sunday of religious observance during Navratri instead exposed a deeply disturbing threat confronting […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Regime Change, Revolution And Bloodshed: Modi and Shah Must Order A Full Criminal Probe

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

India is witnessing a political confrontation that has moved far beyond the original dispute surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. What began as protests over alleged electoral irregularities has developed into a broader movement involving student organisations,

International

US Weighs Mother of All Bombs Strikes on Iran

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2026

The United States military has reportedly developed new strike plans that could involve deploying its most powerful non-nuclear bomb against Iranian nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure. The proposals, reported on October 15, 2026, are among several military options being considered if President Donald Trump authorises renewed combat operations against Iran. US

International

India-US Trade Deal Enters Final Drafting Stage

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2026

India and the United States have finalised the first phase of their proposed bilateral trade agreement, with legal drafting now underway, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Thursday, October 15, 2026. However, India will implement the agreement only after securing competitive trade advantages for its exporters compared with rival economies. Piyush