National Politics

India Opposes WTO Investment Pact

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

India has opposed the proposed Investment Facilitation for Development agreement from being brought into the World Trade Organization framework, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying New Delhi stood alone on the issue at the WTO ministerial meeting. India’s position is that the pact should not be inserted as an Annex 4 plurilateral agreement […]

National Politics

Congress Names 284 Bengal Candidates

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Congress on Sunday released its first list of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, naming 284 nominees and signalling that the party is preparing for a full-scale solo contest in the state. The list includes senior leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Baharampur and several known faces from politically significant seats. Congress Releases Bengal […]

National

PM Modi Warns Of Global Fuel Supply Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that the ongoing turmoil in parts of the world, especially in West Asia, could worsen fuel supply pressures and trigger a broader petrol and diesel crisis. Speaking during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, he said the situation remains serious but added that India is in a […]

International

Ukraine Expands Defence Ties With UAE, Qatar

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Ukraine has agreed to deepen defence cooperation with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy steps up his Gulf outreach amid rising regional tensions and continued uncertainty over support for Kyiv’s war effort. The new engagements signal Ukraine’s effort to build longer-term security partnerships beyond its traditional Western backers. Ukraine

Cricket Sports

Mahela Praises Hardik Pandya’s Growth As Leader

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has praised Hardik Pandya’s growth as a leader ahead of the team’s IPL 2026 opener, saying the all-rounder has evolved through experience, maturity and better workload management. His remarks come as Mumbai prepare to begin their season against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. Mahela Jayawardene Praises Hardik […]

International

India Sends Fuel Support To Sri Lanka

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

India has sent 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Sri Lanka as emergency support, offering relief to the island nation as it faces fresh energy pressure linked to the West Asia conflict and disruption in regional fuel supply chains. The shipment reflects India’s continuing role as Sri Lanka’s key crisis-response partner during periods of external […]

National Politics

Amit Shah Targets Mamata With Bengal Charge Sheet

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has released a political charge sheet against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election, accusing the ruling party of corruption, infiltration, misgovernance and institutional decline. The move marks a major escalation in the BJP’s campaign as it tries to frame the […]

National

PM Modi Inaugurates Noida International Airport

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport at Jewar on March 28, formally opening a major new aviation gateway for the National Capital Region and western Uttar Pradesh. The project is being positioned as a major infrastructure milestone aimed at improving connectivity, easing congestion at Delhi’s main airport and accelerating […]

International

Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss West Asia Conflict

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on March 28 and discussed the ongoing West Asia conflict, with both leaders focusing on regional stability and the need to protect critical energy and maritime routes. The call comes as India continues outreach to key Gulf partners amid the […]

Defence National

Adani Defence Delivers Prahar LMGs To Army

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Adani Defence and Aerospace has delivered the first batch of 2,000 Prahar light machine guns to the Indian Army, marking a significant milestone for the private sector’s role in India’s domestic arms manufacturing push. The handover is being presented as a boost to frontline firepower as well as a major step under the Make in […]