International

European Markets Slip Amid Iran Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

European markets traded slightly lower on Monday as investors tracked fresh tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil prices and renewed pressure on automobile stocks after fresh US tariff threats. European Markets Fall On Tariff Concerns The pan-European STOXX 600 slipped in early trade as automobile shares came under pressure. German carmakers were among […]

International

US Evacuates Iranian Ship Crew

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

The United States has evacuated 22 crew members from a seized Iranian container vessel to Pakistan, with Islamabad saying the crew will be handed over to Iranian authorities as part of a confidence-building measure. US Evacuates Seized Iranian Ship Crew The crew members were held aboard the Iranian container ship MV Touska after the vessel […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Refuses Transgender Act Stay

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, while seeking responses from the Centre, States and Union Territories on petitions challenging the law’s constitutional validity. Supreme Court On Transgender Amendment Act A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the court was not […]

International

Iran Warns US Over Hormuz Mission

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

Iran has warned the United States against entering the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said Washington would help guide stranded ships out of the key Gulf waterway. Iran Warning On Strait Of Hormuz Tehran said any US or foreign military entry into the Strait of Hormuz without coordination would be treated as a […]

International

US Says Iran Unable To Pay Soldiers

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has claimed that American economic pressure and maritime restrictions are severely weakening Iran’s government, saying Tehran is struggling to pay its soldiers amid the ongoing blockade. US Treasury Chief On Iran Blockade Bessent said the United States was “suffocating” Iran through economic pressure and a blockade affecting ships moving

Business

AWS CEO Rejects Software Is Dead Claim

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman has rejected claims that software is becoming irrelevant, saying the rise of artificial intelligence has created a major opportunity for developers and technology companies. AWS CEO Matt Garman On Software Garman said software remains central to innovation despite growing debate over whether AI will reduce the need for traditional […]

International

Canada Spy Report Names India

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

Canada’s intelligence agency has accused India of foreign interference and espionage activities in its latest public report, even as the same assessment also flagged Khalistani extremism as a national security threat. Canada Intelligence Report On India The Canadian Security Intelligence Service reportedly named India among countries accused of engaging in foreign

East India State News

Mamata Tells TMC Agents To Stay Put

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked Trinamool Congress counting agents not to leave counting centres, even as early trends showed the BJP ahead in the state on May 4. Mamata Banerjee Message To TMC Agents Mamata Banerjee addressed party counting agents through a video message and urged them not to be afraid or […]

South India State News

Pinarayi Vijayan Trails In Dharmadam

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was trailing in the Dharmadam constituency during the initial rounds of counting, with Congress candidate V P Abdul Rasheed taking an early lead, according to TV reports. Pinarayi Vijayan Trails In Dharmadam Vijayan, the LDF’s main face in the Assembly election, is contesting from Dharmadam for the third consecutive time. […]

East India State News

BJP Leads West Bengal Early Trends

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

The BJP and its allies were leading above the halfway mark in early trends for the West Bengal Assembly election results at 10:15 AM on May 4, 2026, while the Trinamool Congress was trailing. West Bengal Election Results 2026 Counting began on Monday morning, and early trends showed the BJP-led alliance ahead in 169 seats. […]