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

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

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

South India State News

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 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

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 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

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 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

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 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

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 […]

International

Trump Sues NYT for $15B for Defamation

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, four of its journalists, and Penguin Random House. The complaint claims various articles and a book published before the 2024 U.S. election contain false statements and distortions that harmed Trump’s reputation. Key Claims The suit accuses the […]