Op-Eds Opinion

Should India Demand Transfer of Technology for the Remaining S-400 Order?

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

Operation Sindoor has altered India’s air defence debate permanently. In the aftermath of a conflict where Pakistan reportedly launched around 1,000 drones and missiles and India claimed near-total interception success, one thing became clear: long-range surface-to-air missile systems are no longer prestige acquisitions. They are battlefield-tested strategic assets. The

International

PM Modi Speaks To Gulf Leaders On Safety

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

An Indian national has been reported dead amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak with Gulf leaders regarding the safety of Indian citizens in the region. PM Modi Speaks To Gulf Leaders On Safety Of Indians Prime Minister Narendra Modi held conversations with leaders of key Gulf nations to assess […]

International

US Urges Americans To Leave Middle East

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

The US State Department has issued an urgent advisory directing American citizens to leave several Middle East countries immediately, citing serious security concerns amid escalating regional tensions. US State Department Issues Middle East Travel Advisory In its latest update, the State Department urged Americans in multiple Middle East nations to depart using available

International

Qatar Downs Iranian Two Su-24 Jets

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

Qatar’s air force has shot down two Iranian Sukhoi Su-24 fighter-bomber aircraft and intercepted a series of missiles and drones after Iranian strikes on Qatari territory, marking a significant escalation in the widening Middle East conflict. Qatar Shoots Down Iranian SU-24 Fighter Jets Qatar’s Ministry of Defence said its air defence forces successfully shot down […]

International

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari Claims India Preparing For War

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has claimed that India appears to be preparing for another war, urging renewed dialogue between the two countries months after India’s Operation Sindoor. Asif Ali Zardari Claims India Preparing For War Speaking at a public event, President Asif Ali Zardari alleged that India was gearing up for potential military escalation. […]

National

NIA Seeks China’s Help In Pahalgam Probe

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has approached Chinese authorities seeking information related to a GoPro camera believed to be linked to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, as investigators continue to trace digital and logistical evidence connected to the incident. NIA Seeks China’s Help In Pahalgam Terror Probe Officials confirmed that the NIA has reached […]

Law & Order National

CBI Challenges Kejriwal Discharge Order

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has challenged a special court order that discharged former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others in the excise policy case, calling the decision “illegal” and alleging it ignored material indicating culpability. CBI Challenges Kejriwal Discharge In Excise Case In its appeal, the CBI argued that the special court […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Amanatullah Khan to Excise Discharge: A Pattern or Pure Procedure?

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

In less than eighteen months, one Special Judge at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has delivered a series of significant rulings in politically sensitive cases. The matters involved leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party, a BJP leader, and high-profile corruption allegations. Each order, taken individually, rests on its own legal reasoning. Yet taken together, they place […]

National

India Canada Sign Landmark Nuclear Deal

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

India and Canada on Tuesday announced a reset in bilateral relations with a new agreement focused on nuclear energy cooperation, describing the development as a significant step in strengthening strategic and economic ties. India Canada Nuclear Energy Deal Announced Officials from both countries confirmed the signing of a nuclear energy cooperation framework aimed at

Op-Eds Opinion

Why Congress’s Anger Over Khamenei’s Killing Reflects Vote-Bank Calculus, Not Principles

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

It is truly touching to see the Congress party suddenly develop such a deep, soul-searching concern for international law. The moment the news of the US-Israel strikes and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hit the stands, the Grand Old Party did not lose a second. While the world was still figuring out the map […]