Mark Carney
International

Canada Military Base Fire Leaves Several Dead

By BPN News Desk
Several people have been killed and injured following a serious incident that triggered a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed the casualties but said authorities had not yet established the cause of the incident or released an official death toll. Alberta […]
JD Vance
International

JD Vance Clarifies H-1B Remarks After India Row

By BPN News Desk
US Vice President JD Vance has clarified his controversial description of foreign H-1B visa workers as “indentured servants,” acknowledging that his language may have been imperfect. Speaking during a public discussion on immigration, Vance referred to his Indian-American family and defended the Trump administration’s efforts to prioritise American workers while
India IIT
Op-Eds Opinion

Protect India’s IITs From Political Pressure Before Academic Independence Becomes a Casualty

By BPN News Desk
The controversy surrounding IIT Bombay has raised disturbing questions about the independence of India’s premier academic institutions, the growing influence of external pressure groups and the responsibility of elected governments to protect educational excellence from political interference. A viral video showing IIT Bombay Director Professor Shireesh Kedare with
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
International

Zelenskyy Slams Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal

By BPN News Desk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has strongly criticised President Donald Trump’s agreement to purchase Russian diesel, warning that the deal would provide Moscow with additional revenue to finance its war against Ukraine. Speaking at a European Union summit in Brussels on October 16, 2026, Zelenskyy welcomed greater European involvement in peace negotiations