Congress Questions Government Over US Submarine Strike: Does The Opposition Think India Commands The US Navy

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

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The reported sinking of the Iranian naval warship IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka by a United States submarine has triggered the usual pavlovian response from the Indian National Congress. In a display of strategic illiteracy that borders on the comical, Congress leaders are now demanding

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Congress Reactions to Iran Strikes and Khamenei’s Death Show Why the Party Lost India’s Political Centre

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

While the rest of the world watched the precision strikes on Iran and the sudden vacancy in the Supreme Leader’s office with strategic calculation, the Congress party apparently decided it was the perfect moment to audition as Tehran’s primary defense counsel. It is a fascinating, if entirely self-destructive, choice. For a party struggling to find […]

South India State News

DMK, Congress In Seat-Sharing Talks For TN Polls

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

Seat-sharing negotiations between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Indian National Congress have begun ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Leaders from both parties have initiated discussions to determine the number of constituencies each party will contest as part of the ruling alliance in the state. DMK And Congress Begin Seat-Sharing

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Why Congress’s Anger Over Khamenei’s Killing Reflects Vote-Bank Calculus, Not Principles

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

It is truly touching to see the Congress party suddenly develop such a deep, soul-searching concern for international law. The moment the news of the US-Israel strikes and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hit the stands, the Grand Old Party did not lose a second. While the world was still figuring out the map […]

National Politics

Sonia Gandhi Slams Centre’s Silence On Khamenei Death

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday criticised the Centre over its response to the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying that “silence is not neutral” at a time of heightened tensions in West Asia. Sonia Gandhi On Khamenei Death In a statement, Sonia Gandhi said the Union government must […]

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India Will Stand With Israel Whether Congress, AIMIM and the Left Like It or Not

By BPN News Desk March 1, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Israel has triggered predictable outrage from Congress, AIMIM and the Left. Leaders such as Jairam Ramesh and Asaduddin Owaisi have questioned the timing, while CPI(M) voices have implied that India is drifting away from its traditional “balanced” position in West Asia. The criticism suggests that India should have […]

International

Trump Addresses Congress On Tariffs, Iran

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of the United States Congress, focusing on economic policy, a recent Supreme Court decision on tariffs and rising tensions with Iran. The speech comes at a critical time for the administration as it navigates legal and geopolitical challenges. Trump Address To Congress On Economy In his address, […]

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India AI Summit: Disrupted Rahul Gandhi and Congress Bring Shame

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2026

India was standing on the threshold of a new era, hosting one of its most vital technology gatherings, when the unthinkable happened. The India AI Summit was designed to be a grand stage, a place to broadcast our massive ambitions in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and global innovation. It was supposed to be about our […]

National Politics

Congress Flags Concerns Over US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

The Congress party has criticised the proposed India–United States trade agreement, alleging that certain provisions could affect agriculture, energy policy and data regulation frameworks if safeguards are not built into the final text. Congress Criticism Of US Trade Deal Party leaders said the draft framework risks exposing Indian farmers to increased competition from

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BJP Moves To Expel Rahul Gandhi, Why The Ruling Party Should Let Him Speak

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

The latest motion by a BJP MP seeking cancellation of Rahul Gandhi’s parliamentary membership has turned a familiar political theatre into an unnecessary constitutional confrontation. The country has seen disagreements, protests, walkouts and harsh speeches before, but this step changes the nature of the contest. Instead of defeating the opposition politically, the