Amit Shah Reviews Security In Chhattisgarh

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2026

National

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Chhattisgarh on February 8 to review security operations and development initiatives in areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism, with officials holding meetings on strategy and administration. Amit Shah Chhattisgarh Visit Security Review During the visit,

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Centre Starts Work On Sawalkote Hydropower Project

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2026

The central government has directed authorities to begin work on the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a major step toward expanding power generation capacity in the region. Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project Work Begins Officials confirmed that preparatory construction activities have been ordered to commence, including site development and

National

Piyush Goyal Defends Farms Products In US Trade Talks

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2026

India pushed strongly to protect its agricultural sector during negotiations with the United States trade agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, highlighting that sensitive farm products remained a key concern in the talks. India US Trade Deal Farm Protection says Piyush Goyal Piyush Goyal stated that India adopted a defensive approach in agriculture

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Nirmala Sitharaman On AI And India Investment Flows

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to concerns about capital outflows from India, stating investment trends cannot be viewed narrowly through the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) sectors. She said broader economic fundamentals continue to attract investment across industries. Nirmala Sitharaman On Investment Outflow Claims The minister rejected suggestions

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India US Deal Will Not Hurt Farmers: Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said ongoing India United States (US) deal will not include provisions harmful to Indian farmers. He stated the government is prioritising agricultural interests while negotiating improved market access. India US Trade Deal Farmer Protection Goyal emphasised that safeguarding domestic agriculture remains a key principle in the

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Congress Questions India US Interim Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

Congress questioned the proposed interim trade deal between India and the United States (US), alleging political motivations behind the timing of negotiations. The party linked the development to past diplomatic outreach events and questioned the government’s approach to trade policy. Congress Questions On India US Interim Trade Deal The opposition said the trade

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Omar Abdullah Hits Back At Pakistan Prime Minister

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticised remarks made by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding Kashmir, saying Islamabad should focus on its internal challenges instead of commenting on the region. The exchange added to ongoing political rhetoric between leaders across the border. Omar Abdullah Responds To Pakistan PM Omar Abdullah said Pakistan

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Supreme Court Rebukes Jan Suraaj Party

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

The Supreme Court sharply criticised a petition filed by Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, questioning the intent behind the plea and warning against using the judiciary for publicity. The observations came during a hearing where the court examined the party’s challenge related to electoral matters. Supreme Court Criticism Of Jan Suraaj Party Petition The bench […]

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PM Modi Tells Students To Focus On Future

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi interacted with students during an outreach programme, encouraging them to plan long-term goals and remain optimistic about the future. Addressing questions on age and career planning, he used a personal anecdote to emphasise forward-looking thinking rather than limitations. PM Modi Advice To Students The Prime Minister said people should

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PM Modi Targets Congress in Budget Session Speech

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Indian PM Narendra Modi criticised the Congress party during the ongoing Budget Session, accusing it of obstructing development and misrepresenting government economic policies while addressing members in Parliament. PM Modi Criticism of Congress Narendra Modi said the opposition was spreading misleading narratives about the economy and reforms. He argued that several