Why Congress Is Failing as the Opposition in Parliament

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

Every Indian family talks about the same things at the dinner table today. Sabzi mehengi ho gayi. Petrol phir badh gaya. School fees kaise bharni hai. Hospital ka bill kaun dega. Tax itna kyu katega salary se. But when people switch on Parliament, they don’t hear those conversations. They hear

Op-Eds Opinion

Explained: Why the Supreme Court Let Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Speak, Then Asked Her Lawyers to Take Over

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The recent Supreme Court hearing in which Mamata Banerjee personally addressed the bench triggered predictable confusion. Social media immediately split into two camps: one claiming she had no right to speak because she is not an advocate, and the other treating the episode as proof that political power bends judicial procedure. Neither reading is legally […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Missing Children, Missing Accountability: Why Maharashtra’s Home Minister Must Answer

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Mumbai’s recent spate of missing children cases has once again jolted public conscience. But the shock wears off quickly in Maharashtra, because this is not new. It is part of a disturbing pattern that has persisted year after year. Children have been going missing across the state in worrying numbers since 2021–22, and yet the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Time to Penalise TRP-Driven Election Misinformation

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

The controversy over indelible ink during the recent BMC election did not begin with a laboratory report or an official finding. It began on live television. A dramatic on-air demonstration claimed that voting ink could be wiped off completely, instantly casting doubt on the integrity of the electoral process. The claim spread rapidly, triggering political […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Supreme Court Finally Asks the Question Dog Activists Never Want Answered: Who Is Responsible?

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

For years, India’s stray dog crisis has been discussed almost entirely through emotion, not impact. Any attempt to raise concerns about safety, attacks, or fatalities has been drowned out by slogans, placards, and moral lectures about compassion. What has consistently gone missing from this debate is the lived reality of ordinary citizens who face aggressive […]

International

Qatar PM Demands Global Action Against Israel

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has urged the international community to reject “double standards” and hold Israel accountable for its actions. His comments followed the Israeli airstrike in Doha on 9 September 2025, which Qatar said was a violation of its sovereignty. Strong Condemnation of Airstrike Sheikh Mohammed condemned the strike as

Op-Eds Opinion

Nepal’s Gen Z Rebellion: Beyond Social Media Bans and Into a Battle for Accountability

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

The September 4 ban on 26 social media platforms by the Nepali government was meant to assert regulatory control, but it backfired spectacularly. Instead of compliance, it unleashed a torrent of anger led by the country’s youngest citizens. For Gen Z, the ban was never just about Facebook or YouTube—it was a symbol of a […]

Law & Order National

SC Cancels Darshan’s Bail, Orders Immediate Arrest

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

The Supreme Court has cancelled bail granted to actor Darshan and his co-accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, declaring the Karnataka High Court’s order “perverse” and legally unjustifiable. Key Legal Findings The Supreme Court bench — comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan — found the High Court did not apply its mind while granting […]

International

US Report: India ‘Minimal Steps’, Pakistan ‘Rarely Acts’ on Rights Abuses

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

The latest U.S. State Department human rights report has criticized both India and Pakistan for insufficient action against rights violations. It states that India took “minimal credible steps” to address abuses committed by officials, while Pakistan “rarely took credible steps” to act against such misconduct. The report, shorter and less detailed than previous versions,

National Politics

Priyanka Gandhi Demands Truth on Pahalgam Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took aim at the Modi government during a heated session in the Lok Sabha, questioning the decision to pause Operation Sindoor and demanding answers on the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. She criticized the ruling party for focusing on emotional appeals and historical references, while avoiding the core issue—why the […]