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UK Seeks Answers From Air India Over Dreamliner

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

The United Kingdom has sought clarification from Air India after a Boeing 787 Dreamliner experienced a fuel control switch issue, prompting safety scrutiny and technical review of the aircraft systems. Air India Dreamliner Fuel Switch Incident UK aviation authorities asked Air India to explain the circumstances under which the aircraft’s fuel control switch problem was

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Mumbai-Pune Expressway Gas Leak Exposed Ghat Safety Failure

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

A single overturned gas tanker near the Khandala–Adoshi ghat shut India’s busiest Mumbai-Pune expressway for more than 20 hours. Thousands of travellers, including children and elderly passengers, were trapped inside a potential blast zone through the night. No lives were lost, but that was luck, not planning. The incident revealed something far more worrying than […]

International

Ajit Doval Told US India Won’t Be Pressured – Report

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

India conveyed to the United States that its strategic decisions would not be influenced by political pressure, according to a report describing discussions between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and US Senator Marco Rubio during a diplomatic exchange. Ajit Doval Rubio Meeting During the interaction, Ajit Doval reportedly told Rubio that India follows an independent

International

Bill Gates Regrets Meetings With Epstein

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Bill Gates said he deeply regrets his past association with financier Jeffrey Epstein, addressing the issue again as questions resurfaced over earlier meetings between the two. Bill Gates Epstein Meetings Gates acknowledged he met Epstein several times years after Epstein’s criminal conviction and described those interactions as a mistake. He said the meetings were

Cricket Sports

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Confirms India Match Boycott

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the national team’s decision to boycott its scheduled cricket match against India, calling it a political step taken to express solidarity with Bangladesh during ongoing diplomatic tensions. Shehbaz Sharif on India Match Boycott Shehbaz Sharif said the move was taken at the government level and conveyed through the Pakistan

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US Iran Nuclear Talks Set for Oman Friday

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

The United States and Iran will resume diplomatic engagement with negotiations scheduled in Oman, signalling a renewed effort to manage tensions linked to Tehran’s nuclear programme. US Iran Nuclear Talks Oman Officials confirmed talks will take place in Muscat after the venue was changed from Turkey following objections over location. The meeting is expected to […]

National

Indian Energy Security Top Priority: Government

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

The government told Parliament that ensuring for Indian Energy Security for the country’s population remains its top priority as global energy markets stay volatile and geopolitical tensions continue to affect crude availability and pricing. India Energy Security Policy Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s energy strategy is designed to protect consumers from

International

Russia Reacts to India Buying Venezuelan Oil

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Russia has responded after reports suggested India may purchase Venezuelan oil as part of evolving trade arrangements, reiterating that New Delhi independently decides its energy sourcing based on commercial interests and security of supply. Russia Reaction on Indian Oil Purchase Russia said India is free to buy oil from any country and confirmed it has […]

Cricket Sports

India Under-19 Defeat Afghanistan to Reach World Cup Final

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

India Under-19 produced a commanding batting performance to defeat Afghanistan Under-19 by seven wickets in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026, sealing their place in the tournament final. Afghanistan Put Up Strong Total Afghanistan chose to bat first and posted an imposing total of 310 for 4 in their allotted […]

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SBI’s Venezuelan Oil Report Does Not Match Trade and Price Data

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

India’s crude oil sourcing strategy became a public talking point after statements indicating a possible shift towards Venezuelan oil. Almost immediately, a research note from the State Bank of India argued that such a move could save India nearly $3 billion annually. Given the size of India’s oil import bill and the political sensitivity of […]