Ken–Betwa Didn’t Have to Become a Protest: How Governments Turn Development into Conflict

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

The Ken–Betwa Link Project was envisioned as a landmark in India’s water-management strategy. Conceived as the country’s first major river-linking project, it promises to transform the drought-prone Bundelkhand region by expanding irrigation, supplying drinking water to millions of people and

Op-Eds Opinion

From NEET to Ethanol, the Government’s Silence Is No Longer Indifference – It Is Institutional Arrogance

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2026

For more than two weeks, activist Sonam Wangchuk has sat on a fast at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Day after day, medical reports have grown more alarming. Doctors have warned of significant weight loss, muscle wasting and a steadily deteriorating physical condition. Yet, as concern over his health has intensified, one question has become increasingly difficult […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Polish Minister’s Modi Remark and India’s Global Diplomatic Rise

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2026

Polish Minister Claims PM Modi Helped Dissuade Putin From Using Nuclear Weapons. What Does It Say About India’s Global Role? When a senior European diplomat publicly credits India’s Prime Minister with influencing one of the world’s most consequential strategic decisions, it deserves attention—not because it conclusively proves history unfolded that way,

Breaking Down The News Opinion

Breaking Down The News: Key Takeaways from the DGMO Press Briefing on Operation Sindoor

By Editor - News Desk May 11, 2025

In one of the most significant military briefings in recent history, India’s top brass from the Army, Air Force, and Navy came together to tell the nation what really happened during Operation Sindoor. This wasn’t just another statement — it was a declaration of intent. The Indian military didn’t just respond to a terror attack […]

International Middle East

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict 2024: Day-by-Day Escalation

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2024

The recent escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has seen significant developments since mid-September 2024. Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of key events: September 17, 2024: The conflict reignited when Hezbollah’s wireless communication devices, including pagers, exploded throughout Lebanon and Syria in an attack attributed to Israel. This marked a significant