Stop Preaching Innocence: Faith Must Own Its Fanatics

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

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Every act of terror that shakes the world is followed by the same moral chorus: “Terror has no religion.” It’s repeated so often that it now functions as an emotional bandage rather than an idea. It’s meant to comfort the public, protect the faithful, and silence uncomfortable questions. But

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Selective Outrage: When Data Centres in Arizona Are ‘Smart’ but in Noida Are ‘Sinful’

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

India’s data revolution was supposed to be our great digital equaliser — until the moral gatekeepers of the “green conscience” found a new villain: the data centre. The same facilities that power AI, banking, healthcare, and governance are now being recast as water-guzzling monsters. Publications like Down to Earth are suddenly discovering groundwater as if […]

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India’s Army Doesn’t Need Your Caste Census, Rahul

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

There’s a fine line between ignorance and arrogance — and Rahul Gandhi has managed to plant both feet firmly on either side. His latest claim that “10% of the population controls the Army” is not just laughably ignorant; it’s dangerously stupid. At a time when India’s soldiers are freezing in Siachen and fighting infiltration in […]

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Pakistan Minority Psy-War: MHA Must Act

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Pakistan Minority Psy-War is unfolding on Indian screens, and it is time to call it by its real name. A sudden flood of reels featuring Hindu girls dancing Garba in Karachi, Christian creators celebrating festivals, or minority influencers shouting “Jai Hind” from across the border is not cultural exchange. It is narrative warfare — carefully […]

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From Protocol to Pretense: Why MP Police, MPCA and BCCI Stand Guilty in Indore Harassment Shame

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Two Australian women cricketers being harassed in Indore has gone beyond an unfortunate crime. It has revealed deep cracks in the way India manages security for international sporting events. This is not about one man’s despicable act. It is about systemic negligence by the Madhya Pradesh Police, the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), and the […]

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A Barrel from Guyana, a Message to Washington

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

India’s oil refineries have just signed their first-ever contracts to buy crude oil from Guyana. On paper, it’s a modest deal — 4 million barrels split between Indian Oil Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum. In practice, it’s the diplomatic equivalent of a wink: a small gesture with a big message. And that message is aimed straight […]

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From Affordable Plans to Lifetime Bills: How TRAI Sold Out India’s Poor to Telecom Giants

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

India loves to market itself as the world’s cheapest data destination. And yes, if you’re a TikTok clone addict or binge-watching web series on a budget smartphone, that’s a true blessing. But there’s a cruel irony hidden in this brag: staying connected without data — just to make or receive calls — has never been […]

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Mr Minister, India Has Zoho and Mappls – Despite the Government, Not Because of It

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

Dear Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji, Minister of Electronics and IT, you are often spoken of as a decent man, someone who sincerely wants India to shine in the digital age. But truth must be told. Your ministry, along with the Prime Minister’s Office, loves to hold up Zoho and Mappls as shining jewels of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. […]

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A Squadron Boost or a Logistics Burden? The Case for Buying Qatar’s Typhoons

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

Unverified reports that India may be eyeing Qatar’s Eurofighter Typhoon jets have triggered a wave of speculation. With the Indian Air Force facing a squadron strength far below the sanctioned 42, the idea of acquiring nearly new fighters from Doha sounds tempting. But the question remains—would these jets be a quick fix or a long-term […]

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The Policy Paralysis That Made China Our Rare Earths Banker

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

India’s rare earths story is a masterclass in how to waste a natural advantage. While China was turning obscure minerals into the building blocks of modern technology, India sat comfortably on one of the world’s largest reserves, treating them as if they were just another kind of beach sand. The result? China turned itself into […]