Tarun Kumar Murder Shows How Religious Extremism Turns Everyday Disputes Into Deadly Violence

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

A young man is dead in Delhi because a child played Holi. Let that sink in. The killing of 26-year-old Tarun Kumar in Uttam Nagar is not just a tragedy; it is a chilling indictment of radicalized Islamic extremism taking root in our neighborhoods. A water balloon, an accidental splash, and a

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Says Christmas Violence Affects All Indians

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said that recent incidents of violence and disruption linked to Christmas celebrations should not be viewed as attacks on Christians alone but as an assault on India’s shared social fabric. Speaking amid reports of hostility and intimidation during Christmas events in different parts of the country, Tharoor stressed that […]

International

US Lawmakers Condemn Killing of Hindu Man in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

United States lawmakers have strongly condemned the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, calling it a grave act of violence and urging authorities in Dhaka to ensure justice and protect religious minorities. The condemnation follows the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in the Mymensingh district, an incident that has triggered international concern over the […]

International

Bangladesh Leader Motaleb Shikder Shot in Khulna

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

A senior political leader in Bangladesh was injured after being shot in Khulna on December 22, adding to growing concerns over political violence amid ongoing unrest in the country. Shooting Incident in Khulna Muhammad Motaleb Shikder, a leader of the National Citizen Party, was shot by unidentified attackers in the Sonadanga area of Khulna. He […]

International

UN Rights Chief Urges End to Violence in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has urged people in Bangladesh to refrain from violence and revenge attacks following recent unrest triggered by the death of a prominent protest leader. Türk said on Friday that retaliation and revenge would only deepen divisions in the country and harm the rights of all […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Bollywood Celebrities’ Virtue Signalling and the Hypocrisy Problem

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

Celebrities in India have discovered a convenient shortcut to relevance. When the scripts slow down and the spotlight dims, they reach for moral philosophy. The latest exhibit is actor Radhika Apte, who recently expressed discomfort with violence in cinema and linked it to her inability to bring a child into today’s world. On the surface, […]

International

Starmer Slams Musk’s “Fight or Die” London Speech

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called Elon Musk’s recent remarks at a far-right, anti-immigration rally in London “dangerous and inflammatory”. Musk addressed the crowd virtually, telling them “violence is coming to you” and saying “you either fight back or you die.” Rally Context The event, known as the “Unite the Kingdom” demonstration,

International

US to Deny Visas for Celebrating Kirk’s Assassination

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the administration will deny or revoke visas for foreigners who publicly celebrate or glorify the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist. He emphasized that such behaviour is unacceptable and incompatible with US values. Supporting Statement by Deputy Secretary Earlier, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau

National

Priyanka Gandhi Criticizes Modi Before Manipur Visit

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting Manipur only after two years since violence erupted in the state. She said it was disheartening that many lives were lost and the crisis dragged on before the Prime Minister considered a visit worthwhile. Remarks at Tribute Event Speaking at an event in […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Hashtags to Handcuffs: Time for MHA to Act Against Violent Provocations

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The recent wave of Gen Z protests in Nepal should serve as a sobering warning for India. What began as a movement for accountability and transparency quickly descended into mob violence, arson, and even the killing of politicians’ family members. Houses were torched, public property was destroyed, and the democratic space for dissent was hijacked […]