White House Warns of Layoffs Amid Shutdown Impasse

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

International

The White House has warned that massive federal layoffs may begin if ongoing shutdown negotiations with Congress fail to make progress. Officials say they are preparing for cuts, while still hoping a deal can be reached to avoid job losses. Layoff Threat If Talks Stall Kevin Hassett, director

South India State News

Karnataka contractors’ body alleges graft doubled under Congress

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleging that corruption has doubled in several government departments since the Congress took office. Association president R Manjunath and general secretary G M Ravindra said that commissions demanded for clearing bills have increased compared to the previous administration, while

Op-Eds Opinion

Congress vs BJP: Who Really Built India’s Forex Wall?

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves recently crossed the $700 billion mark, sparking debate about which government deserves credit for building this financial shield. For students of finance and public services, this question is less about politics and more about understanding how reserves grow, what role they play, and why both governments contributed differently to the

National

Congress Calls Modi’s Praise For Bhagwat ‘Desperate Bid’

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

On Mohan Bhagwat’s 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi published an article praising him as a “living example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” and for his leadership since 2009. Modi also called Bhagwat’s tenure one of transformation for the RSS. Congress Response The Congress party, led by Jairam Ramesh, criticized Modi’s tribute as “over-the-top.” It called the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Ignore the Noise from Gandhi family and Green Lobbies: Great Nations Don’t Seek Permission to Secure Their Borders

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

When nations secure their frontiers and prepare for the future, they do not ask for certificates of approval from political dynasties or foreign-funded activists. They act with resolve, because history punishes hesitation. The Great Nicobar project is not just about ports, airports, and power stations. It is about India’s place in the world, about our […]

National Politics

Modi Accuses RJD, Congress of Insulting Women

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress of insulting “matri shakti” (mother power) by making derogatory remarks about his late mother during a rally in Bihar. Emotional Appeal to Women Voters Addressing a gathering in Patna on September 2, 2025, Modi said the remarks were not only against his mother […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Criticises Election Commission Over Maharashtra Row

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again hit out at the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of mishandling the political situation in Maharashtra. Speaking during a press interaction, Gandhi said the poll body had “openly shown something wrong” in the way it handled the dispute over the Shiv Sena party symbol and name […]

National Politics

Congress Vows to Redistribute Assam CM’s Land to Poor

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

The Assam Congress leadership has vowed to redistribute land allegedly owned by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma if it wins the upcoming state elections. The party claims that several acres of land held by Sarma are being used illegally. Land Alleged to Be Misused Congress alleges that the land registered under close associates of the […]

National Politics

Rajnath Challenges Rahul Gandhi Over Poll Rigging Claims

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has strongly responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI), challenging him to present evidence if he truly believes there has been electoral misconduct. Speaking during a rally in Bihar, Singh said Gandhi’s repeated accusations had no factual backing and were misleading the

Editorials Opinion

Congress and the Saffron Terror Myth: A Case Study in Minority Politics

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

In the aftermath of the 2008 Malegaon blast case—and the recent acquittals of all the accused after nearly 15 years—the nation is confronted with uncomfortable questions. Chief among them: Was this explosive case, and the broader narrative of “saffron terror,” less about justice and more about politics? Emerging evidence and whistleblower accounts suggest that