Ex-Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Hospitalised at AIIMS

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

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Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi after experiencing health issues, officials said on Monday. He was taken to the hospital for medical evaluation following two fainting episodes reported last week. Undergoing Tests

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Germany Pushes for Deeper Security Ties With India

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany wants to expand security and defence cooperation with India, signalling a push to help New Delhi diversify away from its long-standing reliance on Russia for military equipment and energy supplies. The remarks were made during Merz’s official visit to India, where he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. […]

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Ex-CBI Officer’s Wife Loses ₹2.58 Crore in Cyber Scam

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

A woman in Hyderabad, who is the wife of a former CBI Joint Director and retired IPS officer, lost ₹2.58 crore to online fraudsters in a sophisticated cyber scam. The victim was allegedly contacted through a messaging app with promises of high returns from stock market investments and was persuaded to transfer large sums of […]

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Suspected Pakistan Drones Spotted Along LoC and IB

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir detected multiple suspected drones entering Indian airspace from the Pakistan side on Sunday evening. The sightings occurred along both the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in the Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts. Officials said the flying objects hovered briefly over forward areas before returning across […]

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Arrives in India

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India on Sunday for his first official visit since taking office, marking a key moment in India–Germany relations. The visit comes as both countries look to deepen cooperation amid shifting global economic and security dynamics. Talks With PM Modi on Trade and Defence Merz held talks with Prime Minister […]

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Doval Says India Must Avenge Painful History

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, has said the country must learn from its past struggles and work to build a stronger nation. Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue in New Delhi, he said India’s history of attacks and subjugation should inspire its youth to strengthen the country economically, socially and strategically. Doval […]

National Politics

Owaisi Says India Could Have Hijab-Clad PM

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that India could one day have a woman wearing a hijab as Prime Minister, citing the country’s Constitution and its guarantee of equality. He said the Constitution allows any citizen, irrespective of religion or attire, to hold the highest office. Owaisi made the remarks during a public interaction, arguing […]

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Centre Announces 3-Year Anti-Drug Campaign from March 31

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the government will launch a three-year nationwide campaign against drug abuse starting on March 31, 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s efforts to curb narcotics, protect youth, and move toward a drug-free nation. Shah made the announcement while chairing the 9th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination […]

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Operation Sindoor Exposed Pakistan’s Failures: CDS

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has said that Pakistan’s recent constitutional and military leadership changes were forced by failures exposed during Operation Sindoor. He stated that the operation revealed serious shortcomings in Pakistan’s military and decision-making structures, prompting hurried reforms. Speaking at a strategic forum, General

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India Monitoring US Tariff Bill on Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The Indian government says it is fully aware and closely watching the progress of a US tariff bill that could impose higher duties on Indian goods if India continues buying Russian oil. The Ministry of External Affairs said it is monitoring the situation and remains engaged with US counterparts on the issue. The proposed US […]