Jaishankar Urges Students to Grow at Home, Engage Abroad

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

National

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed students at an event at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, where he spoke about India’s approach to development and foreign engagement. He emphasised that India’s rise on the global stage must be anchored in strong domestic growth,

National Politics

Congress MP Warns of Crisis in Tamil Nadu Unit

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

A senior Congress Member of Parliament from Tamil Nadu has issued a strong warning about the state of the party’s organisation, saying it is moving on a “path of destruction” due to persistent internal conflicts. S Jothimani, who represents Karur in the Lok Sabha, made the remarks while highlighting serious factionalism within the Tamil Nadu […]

National

NTPC Explores Nuclear Power Partnerships With Global Firms

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

State owned power major NTPC has signed agreements with global nuclear energy companies to explore collaboration on large nuclear power projects in India. The company has entered into non disclosure agreements with Russia’s Rosatom and France’s EDF to enable the sharing of technical information and assessment of potential partnerships. The pacts are aimed at evaluating

National

NHAI Scraps KYV Process for FASTag Issuance

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

The National Highways Authority of India has decided to discontinue the Know Your Vehicle process for FASTag issuance for cars, jeeps and vans. The move is aimed at simplifying the FASTag activation process and reducing inconvenience faced by vehicle owners. The revised system will come into effect from February 1, 2026. Changes in FASTag activation […]

Defence National

DRDO Weapons Played Key Role in Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said weapons and systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation played a decisive role in the success of Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the 68th Foundation Day celebrations of DRDO in New Delhi, Singh said indigenous defence technologies significantly boosted the confidence and operational effectiveness of the armed

Government Policies National

Govt Proposes 90-Day Rule for Gig Worker Benefits

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

The central government has proposed a new framework under the Social Security Code, 2020, requiring gig and platform workers to work for a minimum number of days each year to qualify for social security benefits. Under the draft rules, gig workers will need to be engaged for at least 90 days in a financial year […]

National

India, Pakistan Exchange Nuclear Facility Lists

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of their nuclear installations and facilities as part of a long standing bilateral confidence building measure. The exchange took place simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad on January 1, with both sides sharing the information through diplomatic channels. The practice is carried out every year on the first day […]

Law & Order National

Indore Water Contamination Death Toll Rises, Officials Suspended

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

A serious water contamination crisis in Indore, Madhya Pradesh has killed at least 10 people and left more than 2,000 residents ill after they consumed polluted drinking water in the Bhagirathpura area. The outbreak of vomiting, diarrhoea and fever symptoms began last week and escalated as more cases were reported from the affected localities. Officials […]

National

Vande Bharat Sleeper to Launch on Guwahati–Kolkata Route

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Indian Railways is set to introduce the Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Guwahati to Kolkata route in January. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the new service will be launched after the completion of mandatory trials and safety checks. The train will mark the first sleeper version of the Vande Bharat series and is […]

Government Policies National

Centre Hikes 19 kg Commercial LPG Price by ₹111

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The price of a 19 kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder has been increased by ₹111 with effect from January 1, 2026. The revision applies to commercial LPG cylinders used by businesses such as hotels, restaurants, catering units and food outlets. The increase comes at the start of the new year and is expected […]