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 […]

National

PM Modi Calls for Sustained Vigil Against Maoism

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked chief secretaries of all states and Union territories to ensure that Maoist insurgency does not regain ground in regions where it has been significantly weakened. The directive was issued during a conference of chief secretaries, where the Prime Minister reviewed governance priorities and internal security concerns. Modi underlined

National

Amit Shah to Open Anti-Terror Conference in Delhi

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate a two-day Anti-Terror Conference in New Delhi on 26 December 2025. The conference is being organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) along with the Ministry of Home Affairs, and will bring together officials from security, law enforcement, forensic science and counter-terrorism agencies to discuss

National

India Raises Alert for Jewish Sites After Sydney Attack

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Indian authorities have placed Jewish establishments across the country on high alert following the terror attack in Sydney, Australia, which targeted civilians and raised global security concerns. The move comes as a precautionary measure to prevent any possible copycat incidents and to ensure the safety of religious and community institutions. Security agencies have

Op-Eds Opinion

Secondary Enemy, Primary Denial: Why Dhurandhar Struck a Nerve

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The backlash to Dhurandhar is revealing not because it is loud, but because it is directionally consistent. The film does not caricature Indian Muslims. It does not turn faith into a proxy for guilt. It does not indulge in the cheap shorthand that has rightly drawn criticism in the past. Yet it has provoked a […]

Editorials Opinion

Washington Draws a Red Line: Why U.S. Patience with Pakistan’s Military Is Ending – Even If the White House Pretends Otherwise

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

In Washington, diplomatic tremors rarely show up in the form of a sternly worded letter. But the recent Congressional communication urging targeted sanctions against Pakistan’s leadership is not another routine expression of concern. It is a structural break in how the United States views Pakistan’s military establishment, and a warning that the days of strategic […]