International

Iran Rejects Trump Ceasefire Extension

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

Iran has rejected President Donald Trump’s extension of the ceasefire, with a senior adviser to Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf saying the “losing side cannot dictate terms” and warning that continued pressure would not be accepted. The sharp response has deepened uncertainty around the fragile truce and signalled that Tehran is not willing to treat […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Rally In Kolkata Cancelled

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s planned campaign in West Bengal has hit a hurdle after his proposed April 23 election rallies in Kolkata and Serampore were called off over lack of permission. The development has added a fresh political flashpoint to the Bengal Assembly election campaign, with the Congress alleging selective denial of rally access. Rahul […]

National Politics

Mallikarjun Kharge Clarifies PM Modi Remark After Row

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has clarified that he did not call Prime Minister Narendra Modi a terrorist, saying his remarks were misinterpreted during a heated political exchange in Tamil Nadu. The clarification came after his earlier statement triggered sharp backlash from the BJP and quickly turned into a fresh election-season controversy. Kharge Clarifies Modi

International

Trump Extends Ceasefire, Keeps Hormuz Pressure

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran while insisting there will be no deal if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened before a final agreement is reached. He also claimed Iran is losing about $500 million a day because of the continued blockade, adding fresh pressure to an already fragile diplomatic process. Trump […]

International

Trump Credits Pakistan For Iran Ceasefire Extension

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

President Donald Trump has said the latest extension of the US-Iran ceasefire came after requests from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, placing Islamabad at the centre of a high-stakes diplomatic process. The claim has drawn attention not only because of Pakistan’s role in the truce effort, but also because of […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Iran Negotiations and Trump’s Crypto Business Raise Questions as Markets Move Ahead

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

The ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict has entered a phase that feels less like open escalation and more like controlled positioning. Ceasefires are being extended, backchannel negotiations are gaining momentum, and Pakistan has quietly emerged as a central diplomatic conduit between Washington and Tehran. At the same time, something unusual is unfolding in global markets. Oil

Business Finance

RBI Partially Rolls Back Rupee Derivative Curbs

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has partially rolled back its recent emergency restrictions on rupee derivative trading after volatility in the currency market eased. The move signals a shift from crisis control toward restoring normal market activity, although some safeguards remain in place to prevent speculative pressure and distorted trades. RBI Partially Eases Rupee

East India State News

5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Manipur

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2026

An earthquake struck parts of Manipur early Tuesday morning, with tremors felt in Imphal, Ukhrul and nearby areas. Officials said the quake measured 5.2 in magnitude and was centered in Kamjong district. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage, though the tremors caused concern across the region. Manipur Earthquake Felt In Imphal […]

South India State News

New Alcohol Tax Model Sparks Bengaluru Price Fears

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2026

A proposed change in Karnataka’s alcohol taxation system has triggered concern in Bengaluru, with the new draft model linking tax directly to alcohol content instead of the current pricing structure. The shift could affect how liquor is priced across categories and may lead to higher retail prices for some products if the rules are implemented […]

South India State News

Udhayanidhi Affidavit Row Reaches Madras HC

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2026

A new legal controversy has emerged around Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s 2026 election affidavit after the Income Tax Department told the Madras High Court that an investment of Rs 7.36 crore in Red Giant Movies, disclosed in 2021, does not appear in his latest poll affidavit. The issue is now part of an ongoing […]