Op-Eds Opinion

Tejas Set To Fly Again, IAF Gets Back Critical Numbers It Cannot Spare

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

The clearance of the HAL Tejas Mk1 fleet to resume flying by April 8 may look like a routine operational update. It is anything but. For the Indian Air Force, which is already operating below its sanctioned fighter strength, this is the return of capacity it simply cannot afford to lose, even temporarily. Tejas Clearance […]

International

Pasteur Institute In Tehran Damaged In Attack

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Pasteur Institute In Tehran Damaged In Attack Iran’s Health Ministry says the Pasteur Institute of Iran, one of the country’s oldest medical research centres, was severely damaged in an attack on Tehran. The claim adds to growing concern over the widening impact of the war on civilian and scientific infrastructure, especially facilities linked to public […]

International

Philippines Reaches Iran Seafarer Understanding

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Philippines Reaches Iran Understanding On Seafarers The Philippines says it has reached a “positive understanding” with Iran on the safety of Filipino seafarers and the security of the country’s energy supplies, as tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten commercial shipping. The development comes as Manila tries to protect both its […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Artemis Is Not Exploration, It Is Infrastructure: The Real Race Is For Lunar Fuel Depots

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

The return to the Moon is being marketed as humanity’s next giant leap, a continuation of the legacy of the Apollo program. But strip away the nostalgia and the carefully crafted messaging, and a different picture emerges. The timing, the target locations, and the scale of investment suggest that this is not about exploration anymore. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

₹39,000 Crore Ghatak Program Could Finally Make Kaveri Relevant

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

The Indian government’s decision to clear a ₹39,000 crore program for the Ghatak UCAV comes at a moment when the Indian Air Force is dealing with a shrinking fighter squadron strength and increasingly complex threats from advanced air defence systems like the HQ-9. On the surface, this looks like a push into stealth drone warfare. […]

Economy National

GST Collections Hit 10-Month High In March

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

GST Collections Hit 10-Month High In March India’s gross GST collections rose to Rs 2 lakh crore in March, marking a 10-month high and showing continued strength in tax revenues at the close of FY26. The latest figures reflect an 8.8% increase from the year-ago period and a clear rebound from February, when collections had […]

Business

Oracle Cuts Jobs In India Amid AI Shift

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Oracle Cuts Jobs In India Amid AI Restructuring Oracle has reportedly laid off around 10,000 employees in India as part of a wider global restructuring drive, with the cuts linked to cost pressures and slower-than-expected returns from its artificial intelligence push. The move is being seen as one of the biggest recent workforce reductions in […]

Government Policies National

India Waives Duty On Key Chemical Imports

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

  The Centre has exempted a range of petrochemical and chemical imports from customs duty until June 30, in a move aimed at easing supply disruptions and cost pressure triggered by the Iran war. The temporary relief is expected to support industries facing higher input costs as global supply chains remain under stress. Chemical Import […]

National

India Moves To Secure LPG Supply

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

India Moves To Secure LPG Supply Amid Iran War The Centre has moved to secure LPG supplies and protect essential sectors from the fallout of the Iran war, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing a high-level Cabinet Committee on Security meeting to review fuel, power and logistics preparedness. The review came as the government sought […]

Law & Order National

Delhi Court Rejects Plea Against Sitharaman

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

A Delhi court has dismissed a criminal defamation complaint against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, holding that no prima facie case was made out to continue proceedings. The case stemmed from remarks she made during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign regarding AAP leader Somnath Bharti and allegations linked to his marital dispute. Delhi Court […]