South India State News

Vijay Unveils TVK Good Governance Agenda

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay has announced a fresh set of election promises under what he called TVK’s agenda for 21st century good governance, placing artificial intelligence, digital delivery of welfare and time-bound public services at the centre of his pitch ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. TVK Good Governance Agenda Speaking at a […]

International

Iran Speaker Mocks Trump Over Hormuz Threat

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has mocked U.S. President Donald Trump over Washington’s threat to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports, warning that American consumers could soon face even higher fuel prices. His remarks came as tensions rose after the United States signalled a tougher maritime move following the breakdown of talks with […]

International

US To Block Ships Bound For Iranian Ports

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

The United States military has said it will begin enforcing a blockade on maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports from Monday, marking a sharp escalation after ceasefire talks with Iran failed to produce an agreement. Officials said the move does not amount to a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as ships heading […]

International

Uganda Army Chief Sparks Turkey Row

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

Uganda Army Chief Sparks Row With Turkey Ultimatum Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has triggered controversy after issuing a public ultimatum to Turkey, demanding $1 billion and what he described as the country’s “most beautiful woman” as his wife. The remarks, made on social media, quickly drew attention because they mixed military, […]

National Politics

BJP Issues Whip For April 16-18 Session

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

BJP Issues Whip For April 16-18 Parliament Session The Bharatiya Janata Party has issued a three-line whip directing all its Members of Parliament in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to remain present during the special Parliament session scheduled from April 16 to 18. The move signals that the party expects important business during […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Mazagon Dock’s Colombo Move Is India’s First Direct Strike on China’s Maritime Influence

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited’s acquisition of a 51% stake in Colombo Dockyard has been reported as a routine overseas expansion by a defence PSU. It is anything but routine. For the first time, India has taken majority control of a maritime industrial asset outside its borders, and it has done so at a location that […]

National

312 Indian Fishermen Return From Iran

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

312 Indian Fishermen Return From Iran Via Armenia A fresh group of 312 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran has returned to India through Armenia, in the latest evacuation effort amid ongoing regional tensions. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed the development on April 11 and thanked the Armenian government for helping facilitate the return of […]

International

Netanyahu Says Iran Nuclear, Missile Programmes Crushed

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran had succeeded in “crushing” the country’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, presenting the war as a major strategic success for Israel. The statement came in a televised address on April 11, even as the full extent of damage to Iran’s capabilities remains […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Critical Minerals Policy Can Cut India’s Import Bill by ₹2–3 Lakh Crore—If Execution Works

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

The government’s move to build a domestic processing value chain for critical minerals comes at a decisive moment. India is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle ecosystem, scaling up renewable energy, and pushing for high-tech manufacturing. Yet beneath this ambition lies a structural weakness that has gone largely unnoticed in public discourse. India is importing the

International

US Navy Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

US Navy Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz Two US Navy warships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday in a significant military move linked to efforts to restore safe navigation through the vital energy corridor. The transit came as Washington said it was beginning to set conditions for clearing mines and reopening normal maritime traffic […]