Op-Eds Opinion

UAE’s Hormuz Bypass Can Secure Up to 180,000 Barrels Per Day for India

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

The ongoing Iran war has turned the Strait of Hormuz from an already sensitive chokepoint into the most dangerous pressure point in the global oil market. With shipping through the Strait disrupted, insurers nervous, tankers exposed, and crude buyers scrambling for route certainty, every major oil-importing country is being forced to ask a basic question: […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Ethanol Blending Is India’s Biggest Hidden Water Crisis, Not Data Centres

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

India’s water crisis has suddenly found a convenient villain. Data centres. Sleek campuses, global tech giants, and images of massive cooling systems consuming water have made for a compelling narrative. Politicians hint at regulation, activists raise alarms, and public discourse quickly settles on the idea that India’s digital infrastructure is quietly draining its

Business

Infosys CEO Rules Out Layoffs Amid AI Shift

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh has ruled out layoffs despite rapid changes in the IT services industry due to artificial intelligence, saying the company will focus on hiring, reskilling and AI-led growth. Infosys AI Growth Strategy Parekh said artificial intelligence is expected to expand the scope of work rather than reduce jobs at Infosys. He said […]

International

UAE OPEC Exit Could Help India’s Oil Security

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC and raise crude oil output could give India a major energy security advantage at a time when West Asia tensions have increased uncertainty around global oil supplies. UAE OPEC Exit And India Oil Supply The UAE’s exit from OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1 is being seen […]

Cricket Sports

Riyan Parag Fined For Vaping During IPL Match

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point after being found guilty of breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Punjab Kings. Riyan Parag IPL Code Of Conduct Breach The disciplinary action was taken after Parag was seen vaping inside the dressing […]

International

Pakistan Says It Remains Committed To Peace

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Islamabad remains committed to facilitating regional peace after a proposed second round of talks between the United States and Iran did not take place. Pakistan US Iran Talks Sharif said he had spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after diplomatic efforts for another round of US-Iran engagement failed […]

National

Oil Prices Surge On Iran Supply Fears

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Oil prices climbed sharply as markets reacted to fears of prolonged supply disruption linked to the Iran crisis and rising uncertainty over possible US military action. Oil Prices Hit New Highs US oil prices rose above $109 a barrel after another strong daily gain, extending a rally driven by concerns over supply security in the […]

North India State News

Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat To Start From May 2

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the extended Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express from Jammu Tawi, marking the first direct Vande Bharat service between the two capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express Flagged Off The 20-coach Vande Bharat Express was flagged off on April 30 and will begin regular passenger services from May […]

Defence National

Rajnath Says India Did Not Fall For Nuclear Bluff

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India halted Operation Sindoor voluntarily and on its own terms, while asserting that the country was prepared for a longer military confrontation with Pakistan if required. Rajnath Singh On Operation Sindoor Speaking at the National Security Summit 2.0, Singh said India did not stop Operation Sindoor because its capabilities had […]

International

Ghalibaf Says US Blockade Targets Iran

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused the United States of using a naval blockade to intensify economic pressure and create internal divisions inside Iran. Ghalibaf Attacks US Naval Blockade Ghalibaf said the US blockade was aimed at forcing Iran into submission by weakening the country from within. He claimed Washington was trying to […]