Reuters’ LPG Story Shows Why Headline Accountability Matters

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

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A recent Reuters headline claimed that “kitchens across India ditch hot food due to cooking gas shortage.” Within hours, the phrase began circulating across social media and news platforms, creating the impression that households across India were struggling to cook because LPG cylinders had

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Ashwini Vaishnaw’s TRP Suspension During the Israel–Iran War Shows Why India Needs a Permanent Crisis Media Code

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

Opening Context: The Israel–Iran Conflict and the TRP Suspension As tensions escalated in the Israel–Iran conflict and the possibility of wider regional escalation dominated global headlines, Indian television news channels once again slipped into familiar territory: speculation, animated war graphics, and breathless studio discussions about possible military scenarios.

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India’s Oil Will Not Run Out in 75 Days. With Partial Imports Continuing, Reserves Could Last Nearly 180 Days. Why Is the Media Pushing Panic Headlines?

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

In the past few days, several newspapers and television panels have loudly declared that India has “only 75 days of oil left” if the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The headline is dramatic, alarming and perfectly designed to trigger panic. The only problem is that it is […]

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RJ Sayema and Radio Mirchi: Freedom of Expression or Deliberate Provocation?

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

There was a time when FM radio meant music, wit and harmless banter that accompanied daily life. Today, in a shrinking radio market struggling for relevance against streaming apps and podcasts, some platforms appear tempted to manufacture controversy to stay visible. The ongoing pattern around RJ Sayema raises an uncomfortable question: is this free expression, […]

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From Anti-Corruption to Authoritarianism: AAP’s War on Punjab Kesari Exposes Its True Face

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

What is unfolding in Punjab is not a technical dispute over regulations or paperwork. It is a stress test for Indian democracy. When a government uses its power to squeeze a newspaper that refuses to fall in line, the issue stops being administrative and becomes constitutional. We state this without hesitation. We stand in complete […]

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Telangana CM Says Media Should Not Target Ministers

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asked media organisations not to drag his cabinet colleagues into media rivalries or publish unverified allegations that could tarnish the image of the state government. He made the remarks at a public event in Khammam, emphasising that news outlets should verify facts before reporting on ministers. Clarifying Position […]

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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 […]

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Secondary Enemy, Primary Denial: Why Dhurandhar Struck a Nerve

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The backlash to Dhurandhar is revealing not because it is loud, but because it is directionally consistent. The film does not caricature Indian Muslims. It does not turn faith into a proxy for guilt. It does not indulge in the cheap shorthand that has rightly drawn criticism in the past. Yet it has provoked a […]

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Pakistan Minority Psy-War: MHA Must Act

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Pakistan Minority Psy-War is unfolding on Indian screens, and it is time to call it by its real name. A sudden flood of reels featuring Hindu girls dancing Garba in Karachi, Christian creators celebrating festivals, or minority influencers shouting “Jai Hind” from across the border is not cultural exchange. It is narrative warfare — carefully […]

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Trolls Feast on Gadkari’s Caste Remarks, But Miss His Larger Point

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s latest speech in Nagpur has once again become a case study in how public discourse in India is increasingly being hijacked by trolls and aided by media outlets hungry for sensationalism. The speech itself was layered, with Gadkari attempting to balance reflections on caste, reservation, and merit. But the only thing […]