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

Op-Eds Opinion

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

Op-Eds Opinion

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

National Politics

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

Op-Eds Opinion

Manmohan Singh Believed, Modi Acted: A Tale of Two Doctrines

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

As the dust settles on the Pahalgam attacks and Operation Sindoor, an old video of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is once again making the rounds on the internet. In this clip from 2009, while addressing the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Singh is seen advocating restraint in the face of terror and expressing […]

International

Russia Invites Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Attend Victory Day Parade

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

Russia has extended a formal invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Victory Day parade scheduled to be held on May 9 in Moscow. The occasion marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany, a milestone commemorated annually across Russia with elaborate ceremonies, most notably the grand military parade in […]

National PMO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Three-Day Visit to Sri Lanka Focuses on Strengthening Bilateral Ties

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka aimed at reinforcing India’s strategic partnership with the island nation. This is his first visit to Colombo since Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumed the presidency in 2024, and it comes in the wake of the Sri Lankan leader’s visit to New Delhi […]

National PMO

Mauritius Awards PM Modi Its Highest Civilian Honor

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

In a significant recognition of India-Mauritius relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK), the highest civilian honor of Mauritius. The award was presented during the country’s 57th National Day celebrations in Port Louis on March 12, 2025. […]

Trade

India and EU Commit to Finalizing Free Trade Agreement by Year-End

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2025

India and the European Union have agreed to conclude a comprehensive free trade agreement by the end of this year, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, and defense.