National

India Marks 10 Years of Startup India Programme

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

India has completed a decade of the Startup India initiative, a flagship programme launched in January 2016 to promote entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the initiative has helped build a strong startup culture and positioned India as a major global startup hub. Growth of the Startup Ecosystem Over the last […]

National

India-EU Trade Pact Called “Mother of All Deals”

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has described the proposed free trade agreement between India and the European Union as the “mother of all trade deals,” underlining its scale and long-term importance for the Indian economy. He said the agreement, once concluded, could become India’s most comprehensive trade pact. Status of Negotiations Talks between India […]

National Politics

PM Modi Attacks TMC Ahead of Malda Rally

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticised the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, calling the state government’s performance “misrule” and saying people are unhappy with its governance. His remarks came after the Mahayuti alliance’s strong win in the recent Maharashtra civic polls, which the BJP is using to boost momentum ahead of upcoming West […]

National

High US Tariffs Will Hurt Exports – Shashi Tharoor

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor warned that Indian exporters could struggle to compete in the United States market if total import duties rise to 75% under recent US tariff policies announced by President Donald Trump. He said such high tariffs would make Indian goods unviable in the American market. Tariff Escalation Explained Tharoor noted that an […]

National Politics

BJP To Announce New Party President On January 20

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its schedule for choosing a new national party president. The party said nominations for the post will be filed on January 19, and the name of the new president will be officially declared on January 20. Process Details According to the organisational poll plan, potential candidates can submit […]

Economy National

India Called Key Growth Engine For Global Economy: IMF

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokesperson said India is a major growth engine for the global economy, contributing significantly to world output and expansion. The IMF cited India’s steady economic performance and robust domestic demand as factors supporting global growth prospects. Strong Domestic Growth India has maintained relatively high economic growth

Economy National

India Trade Deficit Widens To $25 Billion In December

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to around $25 billion in December as imports rose faster than exports, according to official data. The increase marked a reversal from the previous month, when the trade gap had narrowed. Imports Outpace Exports Merchandise exports recorded marginal growth during the month, supported by sectors such as engineering goods and […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Reserves Verdict On Harish Rana Plea

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a petition seeking permission to withdraw life-sustaining treatment for Harish Rana, who has remained in a permanent vegetative state for over a decade. The bench said the case involves complex legal, ethical and medical considerations and requires careful examination. Case Background Harish Rana suffered a severe head […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Disturbed By Calcutta High Court Incident

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was “disturbed” by what transpired in the Calcutta High Court during hearings linked to the Enforcement Directorate’s case involving West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The apex court described the incident as serious and said such developments inside a constitutional court were a matter of concern. Background Of […]

Defence National

India To Consider Proposal For 114 Rafale Jets

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

The Centre is expected to soon consider the Indian Air Force’s proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets from France as part of its long-pending fighter acquisition plan. The proposal is likely to be taken up by the Defence Acquisition Council, which clears major defence purchases. Deal Structure And Scope The planned acquisition is expected […]