International

Iran Reimposes Hormuz Restrictions Amid Row

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Iran Reimposes Hormuz Restrictions Amid Ceasefire Row Iran has reimposed restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of violating the understanding under which the key maritime route had briefly reopened. The move came a day after hopes rose that commercial navigation might normalise, but renewed tensions have again thrown one of the […]

National Politics

Priyanka Gandhi Calls Bill Defeat a Democracy Win

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called the defeat of the Delimitation Bill in the Lok Sabha a major win for democracy, accusing the Centre of trying to alter India’s federal structure through the proposed legislation. Her reaction came a day after the government failed to secure the required two-thirds majority for the constitutional amendment. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

TCS Says Nida Khan Was Not HR. Then How Did She Operate Like HR?

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

The controversy surrounding TCS’s Nashik unit has quickly moved beyond a routine corporate clarification into a serious question of internal accountability. What began as a police-led sting operation has now exposed a deeper contradiction that the company’s official statement has not resolved. Investigation officers, backed by undercover findings, have reportedly

Cricket Sports

SRH Sign Gerald Coetzee for David Payne

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee as an injury replacement for David Payne for the rest of IPL 2026. The move gives SRH another pace option as the franchise adjusts its squad midway through the season. Gerald Coetzee Joins Sunrisers Hyderabad SRH confirmed that Coetzee has been brought in for the […]

International

Albanese Backs Hormuz Reopening

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Albanese Backs Hormuz Reopening Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and urged that stability be maintained, warning that a prolonged regional conflict could hurt global energy markets and the wider economy. His remarks came as international leaders stepped up diplomatic engagement around one of the world’s most […]

Business

Meta Plans Layoffs Affecting 8000 Jobs

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Meta is preparing for another major round of job cuts, with about 8,000 roles, roughly 10% of its global workforce, expected to be affected in the first phase beginning in May 2026. The move comes as the company reorganises around artificial intelligence and broader efficiency goals, despite remaining financially strong. Meta Layoffs 2026 Plan The […]

State News West India

Pune Airport Runway Shut After IAF Aircraft Incident

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Flight operations at Pune airport were temporarily disrupted after an Indian Air Force aircraft made a hard landing, forcing the runway to be shut for several hours. The incident affected civilian flight movement late at night, though authorities said the aircrew were safe and there was no damage to civil property. Pune Airport Runway Closure […]

Law & Order National

TCS Says No Complaint Found in Nashik Review

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

TCS has said its preliminary internal review at the Nashik unit under investigation has not found any complaint of sexual harassment or religious conversion through its formal ethics or POSH channels. The company has also set up an oversight panel as the wider police investigation into the unit continues. TCS Nashik Case Internal Review TCS […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s R-37M Move Shows A Pragmatic Strategy To Neutralize China’s PL-15 And PL-17 Advantage

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

The quiet clearance by Russia to export the R-37M missile to India may not dominate primetime debates, but it represents a significant shift in how India is choosing to respond to evolving threats in the skies. Over the last few years, China has steadily built and deployed a new generation of long-range air-to-air missiles, most […]

International

US Extends Russian Oil Waiver for Cargoes at Sea

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

The United States has extended a temporary sanctions waiver that allows buyers to receive Russian oil cargoes already loaded and at sea, offering short-term relief to countries dependent on these shipments. The move marks a reversal from earlier signals that the waiver would not be renewed and reflects concern over energy market disruption. US Russian […]