UPI Is National Infrastructure and a Strategic Asset

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

UPI now moves more money every year than most national infrastructure projects ever will. ₹230 trillion in transactions is not a fintech milestone. It is the backbone of India’s retail economy, quietly powering daily commerce, household payments, small businesses, transport systems, and even

International

Canada Urges US to Respect Sovereignty

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the United States must respect Canada’s sovereignty after reports that U.S. officials met with members of an Alberta separatist group advocating for independence for the western province. Carney made the comments at a press briefing with provincial leaders in Ottawa. Alberta Separatist Meetings Draw Criticism Reports indicate

International

Greenland Leaders Reject US Takeover Remarks

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Political leaders in Greenland have firmly rejected recent remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting that the United States could take control of the island. Leaders across Greenland’s political spectrum said the people of Greenland do not want to become Americans and stressed that their future must be decided by Greenlanders alone. Greenland is a […]

International

Taliban Backs India on Kashmir, Pak Protests

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

Following a meeting between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban expressed support for “India’s sovereignty over Jammu & Kashmir.” Pakistan’s Reaction Pakistan strongly rejected the Taliban’s backing of India’s claim over Kashmir. The Pakistani government termed the move as interference in its

International

Taliban Reject Trump’s Bid to Retake Bagram Base

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

The Taliban government has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to take back Bagram Air Base, which American forces vacated in 2021. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid called the demand unrealistic and urged Washington to respect Afghanistan’s sovereignty. Trump’s Position Trump has publicly stated that he wants Bagram returned “right away,” though no

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Oli Warns of Sovereignty Threat After Nepal Protests

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Former Nepal Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli has issued his first public remarks since being ousted, warning that Nepal’s sovereignty is under threat. He made this statement on Constitution Day, reflecting on recent Gen Z-led protests and the fallout from his resignation. Reference to 2015 Blockade Although he did not name India explicitly, Oli […]

International

China Labels Taiwan “Internal Matter” After Trump Claims

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

China’s Foreign Ministry stated that Taiwan remains an internal matter and an inalienable part of Chinese territory. Officials reiterated that the country seeks peaceful reunification but warned that no external force would be allowed to interfere or encourage separation. Context of U.S. Comments The statement followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Chinese

Op-Eds Opinion

From Dependence to Dominance: Why India’s First Private EO Constellation Is a Strategic Masterstroke

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

For decades, India’s view of the world from above has been filtered through foreign lenses. When border tensions flared or natural disasters struck, the nation’s ability to act decisively often depended on commercial satellite imagery supplied by companies like Maxar. While such providers offer advanced capabilities, their operations are bound to the political, legal, and

International

Russia Limits WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Russian authorities have imposed partial restrictions on voice calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, citing concerns that the foreign-owned platforms are being used for criminal purposes and failing to comply with local laws. Scope of Restrictions The communications regulator confirmed that only voice call functions are affected — text messaging and other features remain fully