Imran Khan Controversy and Pakistan’s Civil Military Equation

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

The incarceration of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and recurring concerns about his health have placed Pakistan under an intense political spotlight. What might ordinarily remain a domestic legal matter has expanded into a national power question. The issue is no longer only whether a

Op-Eds Opinion

BJP Moves To Expel Rahul Gandhi, Why The Ruling Party Should Let Him Speak

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

The latest motion by a BJP MP seeking cancellation of Rahul Gandhi’s parliamentary membership has turned a familiar political theatre into an unnecessary constitutional confrontation. The country has seen disagreements, protests, walkouts and harsh speeches before, but this step changes the nature of the contest. Instead of defeating the opposition politically, the

Op-Eds Opinion

Indian Data As Bargaining Chip: Political Thinking Exposed

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

Rahul Gandhi’s recent remark suggesting India could use its people’s data and digital ecosystem as leverage in negotiations with the United States should have triggered a national debate on privacy. Instead, it exposed something far more worrying: a senior political leader casually treating citizens not as individuals with rights, but as geopolitical inventory. In a […]

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Vande Mataram Guidelines Announced Before Bengal Polls, Administrative Reform Or Electoral Messaging?

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

The Union government’s directive placing Vande Mataram before the National Anthem at official ceremonies has produced a strangely familiar reaction across the country. Almost nobody is objecting to the rule itself. What people are debating is the moment it arrived. The circular reads like administrative housekeeping, but its arrival reads like political communication. The

International

Thailand Conservatives Win Election Victory

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2026

Conservative political bloc of Thailand secured a decisive victory in the latest election, reshaping the country’s political balance and strengthening its position in government formation negotiations. Thailand Election Conservative Victory Preliminary results showed conservative parties winning a larger share of parliamentary seats than expected. The outcome shifts

International

Donald Trump Defends Viral Post on Barack Obama After Deletion

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

A social media controversy erupted after a post involving former US President Barack Obama was shared from accounts linked to US President Donald Trump and later removed. The incident triggered political reactions and prompted clarifications from Trump regarding the message. Trump Viral Post Controversy on Obama The post, which circulated widely online, drew criticism for

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Rebukes Jan Suraaj Party

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

The Supreme Court sharply criticised a petition filed by Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, questioning the intent behind the plea and warning against using the judiciary for publicity. The observations came during a hearing where the court examined the party’s challenge related to electoral matters. Supreme Court Criticism Of Jan Suraaj Party Petition The bench […]

International

New York City Hijab Day Post Sparks Political Debate

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

New York City officials faced public debate after a social media post linked to World Hijab Day was shared by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. The message prompted criticism online and drew a response from political figures, including Zohran Mamdani, who said he would speak out amid the controversy. World Hijab Day Post Triggers […]

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Says His Stand is Pro-India Not Pro-BJP

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said his recent positions on certain issues should not be seen as pro-BJP, but rather as pro-government or pro-India where he believes it aligns with national interest. He made the remarks during a media interaction in New Delhi. Focus on National Interest Tharoor said pointing out areas where the government’s […]

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Ambedkar’s Name Deserves Respect, Not Political Ambushes

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

Over the past few days in Maharashtra, a series of unrelated-looking incidents have unfolded in quick succession. A Republic Day ceremony disrupted because Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s name was allegedly not mentioned. An ink attack on a local elected representative over the same charge. Objectionable personal remarks made from a public platform associated with Dalit assertion,