Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha MP

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Politics

Nitish Kumar has taken oath as a Rajya Sabha member, setting the stage for a major political transition in Bihar. The move is being seen as the clearest signal yet that he is preparing to step down as Chief Minister after moving to the Upper House. Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha MP

National Politics

Leander Paes Joins BJP Before Bengal Polls

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Tennis legend Leander Paes has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, stepping into active politics ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election. The former doubles world No. 1 and one of India’s most decorated athletes said the move gives him an opportunity to serve the country in a new way after spending decades representing India […]

International

Iran Says Larijani Killing Will Not Destabilise System

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the killing of senior security official Ali Larijani will not destabilise the country’s political system, insisting that Iran’s institutions are strong enough to withstand the loss of even top-ranking figures. His remarks came after Tehran confirmed Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike, making him one of the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Rahul Gandhi Turned Parliament Into A Circus When India Needed A Serious Opposition

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

India entered the recent Parliament session at a time of genuine national concern. The Middle East war was already threatening energy supplies, fuel markets were volatile, and reports of LPG disruptions were beginning to trigger panic buying in parts of the country. Parliament should have been the arena where the opposition pressed the government on […]

South India State News

Vijay Says DMK Never Won Two Terms In Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay said there is no historical precedent of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) forming the government twice consecutively in Tamil Nadu. Speaking at a rally in Thanjavur amid rising political activity ahead of the upcoming state elections, Vijay urged voters to consider political change in the state.

National Politics

Nitish Kumar Set For Rajya Sabha, BJP May Get Bihar CM

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

Title: Nitish Kumar Set For Rajya Sabha, BJP May Get Bihar CM Bihar politics may be heading toward a major leadership change as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to move to the Rajya Sabha, a development that could pave the way for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to appoint its own chief minister in […]

National Politics

BJP Names Two Candidates For Assam Rajya Sabha Poll

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced two candidates from eastern Assam for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from the state. The announcement comes as political parties finalise their nominees ahead of the election process for the Upper House of Parliament. BJP Announces Rajya Sabha Candidates From Assam The BJP has nominated two leaders from […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Imran Khan Controversy and Pakistan’s Civil Military Equation

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

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 politician committed violations, but how and why the state responds […]

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 […]