International

Modi To Meet Macron In Mumbai February 17

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17 during the French leader’s visit to India, with discussions expected to cover strategic cooperation, trade, defence, and technology partnerships. Modi Macron Mumbai Meeting Agenda The meeting will take place alongside engagements aimed at strengthening the India-France

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Russia Hopes India US Deal Won’t Hurt Ties

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

Russia has said it expects India’s expanding economic engagement with the United States will not undermine the long-standing strategic partnership between New Delhi and Moscow, as talks around a bilateral trade framework continue. Russia Reaction To India US Trade Talks Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov indicated to Indian Express they are observing

International

PM Modi in Malaysia Highlights Tamil Links

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

PM Narendra Modi addressed members of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia, highlighting cultural connections and the role of heritage in strengthening international ties. He emphasised the contribution of the Indian community abroad in building relations between countries. PM Modi On Tamil And Cultural Links During the interaction, PM Modi said Tamil language and culture

International

US Removes 25% Tariffs On Indian Goods from February 7

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

The United States (US) has decided to remove the additional 25 percent retaliatory tariffs imposed on several Indian goods, marking a fresh step toward easing trade tensions between the two countries. The change takes effect from February 7 and is expected to benefit multiple export sectors. US Removes Retaliatory Tariffs On Indian Goods The extra […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Modi’s Budget Protected Government Finances, Not Middle-Class Households

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

For years, India’s middle class has been told to adjust, to endure, to sacrifice for a larger national good. We did. We paid higher fuel prices, accepted rising education fees, absorbed crushing healthcare bills, and quietly adjusted our household budgets again and again. We swallowed the bitter medicine in the belief that relief would eventually […]

International

PM Modi to Visit Israel on February 27

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to travel to Israel on February 27, marking another high-level engagement between the two countries. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key strategic sectors. Focus on Strategic and Defence Ties During the visit, discussions are expected to focus on defence cooperation, counter-terrorism, technology

National

PM Modi Greets Nation on 77th Republic Day

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on India’s 77th Republic Day, calling the occasion a moment to reaffirm commitment to constitutional values, unity, and national development. In his message, the Prime Minister said Republic Day symbolises India’s democratic spirit and collective resolve, and urged citizens to contribute towards building a developed and

East India State News

PM Modi Launches Major Development Projects in Bengal

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited West Bengal to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and connectivity across the state. Rail and Road Projects Unveiled During his visit, Modi launched several rail and highway projects spanning different districts. These included new rail connectivity initiatives,

National Politics

PM Modi Attacks TMC Ahead of Malda Rally

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticised the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, calling the state government’s performance “misrule” and saying people are unhappy with its governance. His remarks came after the Mahayuti alliance’s strong win in the recent Maharashtra civic polls, which the BJP is using to boost momentum ahead of upcoming West […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Modi and Shah Must Explain Why a Medical College in Jammu and Kashmir Became a Political Target

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

A government medical college in Jammu and Kashmir followed the rules, applied NEET merit, respected domicile quotas, and admitted students through a nationally approved counselling process. Yet it still became the centre of protests, political pressure, and regulatory action. That alone raises a serious question. Why did education become collateral damage in a political