International

Iran Offers Terms To Reopen Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2026

Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz if the United States agrees to a set of conditions, but Washington remains cautious as the offer delays talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme. The proposal comes amid efforts to reduce pressure on global oil and gas markets. Iran’s Three Conditions For Hormuz Reopening Iran has said it […]

Business Finance

Paytm Payments Bank To Be Wound Up

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2026

Paytm Payments Bank To Be Wound Up Paytm Payments Bank will be wound up after the Reserve Bank of India cancelled its banking licence, more than two years after the regulator imposed strict business restrictions on the payments bank. RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence The RBI cancelled the licence of Paytm Payments Bank under […]

International

Sri Lanka Seeks Investors For Mattala Airport

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2026

Sri Lanka has invited fresh investment for the loss-making Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in Hambantota after an earlier 30-year lease plan with an Indo-Russian joint venture failed to move forward. Sri Lanka Seeks Mattala Airport Investors The government has called for expressions of interest to develop and operate the airport, which has struggled to attract […]

Business Markets

Sensex, Nifty Rebound After Recent Losses

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2026

Indian stock markets moved higher on Monday after recent pressure linked to Iran war concerns, crude oil prices, Q4 earnings and F&O expiry positioning, with benchmark indices trading near the day’s highs. Sensex And Nifty Rise In Early Trade The BSE Sensex rose nearly 500 points in early trade, while the NSE Nifty 50 moved […]

National

Rajya Sabha Accepts 7 AAP MPs’ BJP Merger

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2026

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan has accepted the merger of seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs with the Bharatiya Janata Party, delivering a major setback to AAP and changing the party position in the Upper House. Rajya Sabha Accepts AAP MPs’ Merger With BJP The updated Rajya Sabha party position showed the seven MPs as […]

International

PM Modi Urges Census 2027 Participation

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to actively participate in Census 2027, calling it an important national exercise for planning, development and welfare delivery. PM Modi Appeals For Digital Census 2027 Speaking during the 133rd episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said the Census helps the government understand people’s needs more accurately and […]

International

Kash Patel Faces Fresh Firing Speculation

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2026

FBI Director Kash Patel is facing fresh speculation over his future in the Trump administration after reports claimed he had fallen out of favour amid allegations over his conduct, drinking habits and leadership at the bureau. Kash Patel Firing Rumours Grow Reports claimed Patel was among officials who could face removal after Attorney General Pam […]

Uncategorized

Hindu Temple Caretaker Found Dead In Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2026

A Hindu temple caretaker-cum-priest was found dead in southeastern Bangladesh three days after he went missing, prompting a minority rights group to demand strong action and a proper investigation. Hindu Temple Caretaker Found Dead In Cox’s Bazar The victim was identified as 40-year-old Nayan Sadhu, a resident of Dohazari in Chattogram district. He worked as […]

International

Russia Thanks Kim For Kursk Support

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2026

Russia Thanks Kim For Kursk Support Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for Pyongyang’s military support in Russia’s Kursk region, underlining the deepening defence partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. Russia Thanks North Korea Over Kursk Volodin met Kim in Pyongyang during a Russian delegation’s visit to attend

East India State News

PM Modi Woos Matua Voters In Bengal

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2026

PM Modi Woos Matua Voters In Bengal Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to voters in West Bengal’s Matua belt, promising freedom from what he called Trinamool Congress misrule if the BJP is voted to power in the state. PM Modi Campaigns In Matua Belt Addressing a rally in Thakurnagar, a politically important Matua-dominated region in […]