National Politics

Congress Suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu After Remark

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The Congress party has suspended Navjot Kaur Sidhu from its primary membership after her recent comment suggesting that the post of Chief Minister could be secured by paying ₹500 crore. The remark was made while speaking to the media, and immediately drew political attention. Statement that sparked controversy Sidhu claimed that those who offer large […]

National Politics

PM Modi Blames Congress for “Betraying” National Song

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

During a parliamentary debate marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, Narendra Modi accused Indian National Congress (Congress) of betraying the song under pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah in the 1930s. He claimed that the party, instead of defending the song, agreed to omit some stanzas — a move he says weakened a symbol that once […]

National Politics

Congress Divided Over Tharoor’s Dinner Invite For Putin

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

A controversy has erupted within the Indian National Congress after its MP Shashi Tharoor accepted an invitation to attend the state banquet hosted for Vladimir Putin at the presidential residence — when key party leaders were reportedly excluded. Opposition Leaders Snubbed, Tharoor Invited Sources confirmed that the two top opposition leaders, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun

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Washington Draws a Red Line: Why U.S. Patience with Pakistan’s Military Is Ending – Even If the White House Pretends Otherwise

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

In Washington, diplomatic tremors rarely show up in the form of a sternly worded letter. But the recent Congressional communication urging targeted sanctions against Pakistan’s leadership is not another routine expression of concern. It is a structural break in how the United States views Pakistan’s military establishment, and a warning that the days of strategic […]

South India State News

Karnataka Congress Leadership Crisis Deepens

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Tensions inside the Karnataka Congress grew sharper on Saturday as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar met over breakfast in Bengaluru. The meeting was held after the party high command asked both leaders to settle differences amid speculation over a possible leadership shift. High Command Steps In In Delhi, Rahul Gandhi […]

South India State News

Karnataka Leaders Hold Breakfast Meet Amid Tussle

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar met for a breakfast discussion in Bengaluru following direction from the Congress high command. The meeting was held to ease tension within the state unit amid ongoing speculation over leadership and power-sharing arrangements. Leaders Reiterate Unity In Public After the meeting, both leaders

South India State News

Karnataka Congress Crisis Deepens Ahead Of Key Meet

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has invited Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar for a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru following instructions from the Congress high command. The move comes amid rising tensions between the two leaders over an alleged power-sharing agreement linked to the 2023 assembly victory. High Command Steps In To Contain Rift Congress general secretary K.C.

South India State News

Parameshwara And Siddaramaiah Back Shivakumar For CM If Party Decides Change

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

Karnataka Congress leaders G. Parameshwara and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah have indicated support for D. K. Shivakumar becoming Chief Minister if the party high command opts for a leadership change. Parameshwara said he would “fully accept” Shivakumar as CM if the Congress decides on a transition. Siddaramaiah added that he is willing to continue only as […]

National Politics

Congress Says Jawaharlal Nehru’s Legacy Is Being Distorted

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

The Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to “deny, denigrate and distort” the contributions of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Speaking on Nehru’s 136th birth anniversary, party leaders said the government was engaged in altering historical narratives and downplaying Nehru’s role in shaping modern India’s democratic and

East India State News

Tharoor Says Bihar Defeat Needs Urgent Review

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said the party must conduct a detailed and transparent review of its defeat in the Bihar elections. He noted that he was not contacted by either the Congress leadership or the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) during the campaign, adding that the lack of coordination reflected wider organisational problems that contributed […]