Op-Eds Opinion

India Cannot Match China’s Money but Can Control Regional Security

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

India today is at an inflection point in its foreign policy, and the Union Budget numbers only make that clearer. Every year, debates erupt about why India’s foreign aid is so modest when China is pouring billions into ports, roads and power plants across South Asia and the Indian Ocean. As someone who watches these […]

Op-Eds Opinion

What the Bangladesh Turmoil Means for India’s Eastern Security

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2026

India is watching Bangladesh’s political upheaval not as a distant democracy debate but as a direct challenge to its eastern security calculus. What makes the current churn especially concerning for New Delhi is not just internal political instability, but the visible role of external actors, explicit diplomatic signalling, and the sidelining of a long-standing governing

International

Chinese Envoy Visit Near Teesta Raises Strategic Concerns

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus facilitated a visit by the Chinese ambassador to areas linked to the Teesta River project in northern Bangladesh, close to India’s strategically sensitive Siliguri Corridor, often referred to as the “Chicken’s Neck.” The visit has drawn attention in New Delhi due to the proximity of the site to […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Saudi–Pakistan Pact Was Loud. India–UAE Pact Is Structural And That Makes It More Dangerous

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

The past few weeks in West Asian geopolitics have offered a telling contrast. On one hand, the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan defence understanding generated headlines, political messaging, and familiar alliance-style signalling. On the other, India and the United Arab Emirates quietly announced a defence partnership framework that avoided dramatic language altogether. Yet it is

National

IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Lucknow

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

An IndiGo flight bound for Bagdogra in West Bengal made an emergency landing in Lucknow after a mid-air security scare, officials said. The aircraft was diverted as a precaution following the discovery of a suspicious note onboard during the flight. Passengers Evacuated Safely The plane landed safely at Lucknow airport, where all passengers and crew […]

National

Security Alert Ahead of Republic Day Celebrations

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Indian security agencies have heightened alert levels ahead of Republic Day, warning of potential threats to New Delhi and other sensitive locations during the national celebrations. Intelligence inputs suggest that banned Khalistani extremist groups and terror outfits with links to Bangladesh may attempt to carry out disruptive activities around January 26. Intelligence

National

Germany Pushes for Deeper Security Ties With India

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany wants to expand security and defence cooperation with India, signalling a push to help New Delhi diversify away from its long-standing reliance on Russia for military equipment and energy supplies. The remarks were made during Merz’s official visit to India, where he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. […]

Gadgets Technology

India’s Draft Phone Security Rules Raise Tech Concerns

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

India is considering new smartphone security rules aimed at tightening controls over mobile devices, a move that has raised concerns among global technology companies. The proposed framework seeks to strengthen protection against cyber threats and online fraud in one of the world’s largest smartphone markets. Under the draft rules, smartphone makers may be required to […]

International

Trump Blocks $3M Chip Deal Over Security Concerns

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the cancellation of a proposed $3 million acquisition of chip and photonics assets by American firm HieFo from Emcore, citing national security and China-related risks. The deal, originally completed in 2024, involved Emcore’s computer chip operations and indium-phosphide wafer fabrication business. National Security, China Concerns

National Politics

Mamata Banerjee Seeks Amit Shah’s Resignation

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, holding him responsible for recent terror incidents in different parts of the country. Speaking at a public event in West Bengal, Banerjee questioned the Centre’s handling of internal security and asked why terror attacks had taken place despite repeated […]