Dear Narendra Modi, Don’t Let Government Babus Put a Toll on UPI

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

The Unified Payments Interface is not merely another government programme that looks impressive in a presentation but remains distant from the everyday lives of ordinary Indians. UPI has genuinely transformed how India functions. It has changed how a family pays its electricity bill, how a

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Rahul Defended Abuse of Modi’s Mother, But Is Silent on Vijay’s Arrest of Udhayanidhi

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2026

India has just been handed a remarkably clear demonstration of how selectively the language of free speech is applied in contemporary politics. Within the space of a few days, Rahul Gandhi has adopted two visibly different standards for offensive political expression—one when Narendra Modi was the target and another when the government involved belonged to […]

National

PM Modi Reviews India’s West Asia Preparedness

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review India’s preparedness for disruptions arising from the continuing conflict in West Asia. Modi Reviews India’s Fuel Preparedness The meeting examined the availability of crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas amid continuing risks to shipping routes

National

PM Modi Hails Tougher Anti-Paper Leak Law

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed Parliament’s passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, describing it as a major step towards protecting students and restoring confidence in India’s examination system. Modi Warns Paper Leak Mafias In a video message, Modi said paper leaks had affected governments across India for decades

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A Protest Without Decency: The Ugly Side of the CJP Protest

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2026

For weeks, India’s political discourse revolved around the CJP protest. Television studios debated it. Social media amplified it. Political parties weaponised it. Supporters hailed it as a people’s movement, while critics questioned its motives. Like every major protest in a democracy, it generated passionate opinions on both sides of the political spectrum.

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If the West Asia Conflict Could Return Within Hours, Why Did India Rush to Scale Back LPG Production?

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2026

Governments are expected to make decisions based on the best information available at the time. No administration can predict the exact hour a missile will be launched or the precise moment a ceasefire will collapse. Geopolitics is inherently uncertain, particularly in a region as volatile as West Asia. Yet uncertainty is precisely why governments establish […]

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Why Congress’ ‘Control Uday’ Remark During Modi’s Indonesia Visit Hurts India’s Image

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia was not an ordinary political tour. It was a formal diplomatic engagement between two important democracies, built around statecraft, symbolism and international messaging. Modi addressed the Indonesian Parliament in Jakarta, with the Ministry of External Affairs describing it as the first such address by an Indian Prime

International

Mark Carney Praises PM Modi’s Work Ethic

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2026

Canadian economist and former central banker Mark Carney has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s work ethic, describing his commitment to governance and leadership as exceptional. Carney highlighted Modi’s dedication during a public interaction, noting that the Prime Minister has maintained an intense work schedule for decades. Mark Carney Praises Narendra Modi’s

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi Over US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing India–US trade negotiations, linking the issue to recent global controversies and calling for greater transparency. The remarks were made during a public address amid debate over tariff decisions and diplomatic engagements. Rahul Gandhi On India US Trade Deal Rahul Gandhi

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PM Modi Targets Congress in Budget Session Speech

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Indian PM Narendra Modi criticised the Congress party during the ongoing Budget Session, accusing it of obstructing development and misrepresenting government economic policies while addressing members in Parliament. PM Modi Criticism of Congress Narendra Modi said the opposition was spreading misleading narratives about the economy and reforms. He argued that several