Op-Eds Opinion

India Should Cut Urea Imports by 25% Through Cow Dung-Based Fertiliser Systems

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

The Iran war has exposed a dangerous weakness that India can no longer afford to ignore. While most public attention remained focused on oil prices, shipping routes, and military escalation in West Asia, another crisis quietly began developing in the background. Global fertiliser supply chains started tightening. Energy-linked fertiliser costs rose sharply. Countries

Op-Eds Opinion

Supreme Court Must Order SIT Probe Into AAP-Linked Cockroach Janta Party Campaign Against Judiciary

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

India has witnessed political criticism of judges before. Courts have often faced ideological attacks from activists, politicians, media commentators, and social media influencers unhappy with judgments or courtroom observations. But the controversy surrounding the so-called “Cockroach Janta Party” appears to have crossed into something far more organised, politically

Industry

India Opposes UK Steel Import Curbs At WTO

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

India has joined several major steel-exporting countries in raising concerns at the World Trade Organization over the United Kingdom’s proposed restrictions on tariff-free steel imports. India Challenges UK Steel Safeguards India has opposed the UK’s proposed safeguard measures on steel imports, warning that the move could affect market access for exporting countries. The

International

Venezuela Becomes India’s Third-Largest Oil Supplier

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

Venezuela has emerged as India’s third-largest crude oil supplier in May, overtaking Saudi Arabia and the United States as Indian refiners turned to cheaper crude amid West Asia supply disruptions. Venezuela Crude Oil Supply To India Venezuela supplied around 417,000 barrels per day of crude oil to India so far in May, a sharp rise […]

Cricket Sports

Pakistan Recall Senior Players For Australia ODIs

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

Pakistan have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, with several senior players returning to the side ahead of the 50-over contest. Pakistan ODI Squad For Australia Series Shaheen Shah Afridi will continue to lead Pakistan in the ODI series, while Salman Ali Agha has been named vice-captain. The squad […]

Football Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Al Nassr To Saudi League Title

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears after Al Nassr won the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 victory over Damac, ending the club’s long wait for domestic league glory. Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Saudi League Title Ronaldo scored twice in the decisive final-day win as Al Nassr secured the Saudi Pro League championship. The result gave […]

International

Marco Rubio Says India Is A Great Energy Partner

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called India a “great partner” and said Washington is ready to expand energy cooperation with New Delhi as both countries prepare for high-level talks. India-US Energy Cooperation Rubio said the United States sees major scope to strengthen energy ties with India. His remarks come at a time when […]

International

Indians Still Top UK Long-Term Visa List

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

Indians continued to receive the highest number of long-term UK visas among non-EU nationals, even as overall migration to Britain recorded a sharp decline due to stricter visa rules. Indians Lead UK Long-Term Visas Indian nationals remained the largest group among non-EU arrivals receiving long-term UK visas for work, study and related routes. The trend […]

International

US House Cancels Iran War Powers Vote

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

U.S. House Republican leaders have cancelled a scheduled vote on a war powers resolution that sought to require President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for continued military action against Iran. US House Iran War Powers Vote The vote was expected to test congressional support for Trump’s military campaign against Iran. The resolution aimed to […]

International

US Used Half Of THAAD Stock In Israel Defence

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

The United States reportedly used more than 200 THAAD interceptors while defending Israel during the recent Iran war, raising concerns over the pressure placed on America’s advanced missile defence stockpile. US THAAD Interceptors Used In Israel The report said the U.S. fired over 200 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors against Iranian missiles aimed at […]