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 […]

National

DGCA Seeks Explanation From Air India Over Dreamliner Operations

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to Air India seeking an explanation for operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner despite repeated technical snags. The notice, sent this week, raises concerns about safety and compliance after the aircraft, registered VT-ANI, was flown on scheduled services despite known maintenance issues. Safety

National

Modi Extends New Year Greetings, Prays for Peace

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended New Year greetings to people across the country as India welcomed 2026. In his message, the Prime Minister wished citizens good health, happiness and success in the year ahead. He said he prayed for peace and harmony in society and expressed hope that the new year would bring positivity and […]

National Politics

Amit Shah Sets BJP Target of 22 Seats in Kolkata Region

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers to aim for winning 22 of the 28 Assembly seats in and around Kolkata in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Shah made the statement during organisational meetings with party leaders and cadres in the state, stressing the importance of strengthening the BJP’s […]

Defence National

DRDO Successfully Tests Two Pralay Missiles

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha on December 31, 2025. The flight-tests were conducted around 10:30 am as part of user evaluation trials and both missiles met their flight objectives, with tracking sensors […]

Law & Order National

ED Attaches ₹150 Crore London Property in Fraud Probe

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached a high value residential property in London worth about ₹150 crore as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. The property, located near Buckingham Palace, was attached under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The order was issued following evidence that the asset was […]

National

India Rejects China’s Mediation Claim

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

The Indian government has rejected China’s claim that it played a mediating role in ending a brief military confrontation between India and Pakistan earlier this year. New Delhi said there was no third-party mediation in achieving the ceasefire and that direct communication between the two countries’ military leadership led to the de-escalation. Government’s Position on

Economy National

India Now Fourth Largest Economy, Says Government

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

The government has said that India has become the world’s fourth largest economy, overtaking Japan in terms of nominal gross domestic product. According to official estimates cited by the Centre, India’s nominal GDP has crossed $4 trillion, placing it behind only the United States, China and Germany. Basis of the Government’s Assessment The ranking is […]

National Politics

Mamata Banerjee Seeks Amit Shah’s Resignation

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, holding him responsible for recent terror incidents in different parts of the country. Speaking at a public event in West Bengal, Banerjee questioned the Centre’s handling of internal security and asked why terror attacks had taken place despite repeated […]