Owaisi Says India Could Have Hijab-Clad PM

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

National Politics

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

National Politics

Sonia Gandhi Admitted to Hospital With Respiratory Discomfort

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Former Congress president and current Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi on Monday night after experiencing respiratory discomfort. Hospital officials described the admission as a precautionary medical measure amid respiratory issues that required observation and assessment. Medical Assessment and Cause

National Politics

Former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi Passes Away

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passed away in Pune in the early hours of Tuesday. He was 81. Family members said he died after a prolonged illness while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the city. His death brings an end to a long and eventful public career spanning politics […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

National Politics

Congress to Launch Nationwide Protest Over Rural Jobs Law

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

The Congress party has announced a nationwide protest beginning January 5 to demand the repeal of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, which replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. The party said the campaign will be carried out across states and districts to mobilise rural workers and draw […]

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Says Christmas Violence Affects All Indians

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said that recent incidents of violence and disruption linked to Christmas celebrations should not be viewed as attacks on Christians alone but as an assault on India’s shared social fabric. Speaking amid reports of hostility and intimidation during Christmas events in different parts of the country, Tharoor stressed that […]

National Politics

Congress Flags Trump Praise of Pakistan Army Chief

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

The Congress on Wednesday raised concerns after US President Donald Trump publicly described Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir as a “highly respected” figure, calling the remarks a matter of national importance for India. The party said such statements from a key global power carry serious diplomatic and security implications, particularly in the context of India-Pakistan

National Politics

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on MPs and MLAs

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, founder of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and representative of the Gaya Lok Sabha seat, has sparked debate with remarks made at a public event in Gaya on Sunday. Manjhi said that “every MP and MLA takes commission” from allocated development funds and suggested that if representatives cannot secure 10 […]