National

Commercial LPG Price Hiked By Rs 993

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

Commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased by Rs 993 from May 1, pushing the cost of a 19-kg cylinder in Delhi to Rs 3,071.50, while domestic LPG rates were kept unchanged for household consumers. Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Hike Oil marketing companies revised the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders at the start of the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India Takes First Big Step in Critical Mineral Self-Reliance with 58 Recycling Firms Cleared

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

India’s push toward electric vehicles, renewable energy, and electronics manufacturing is accelerating faster than ever, but beneath this growth lies a hard reality. Almost every critical mineral powering this transition, lithium for batteries, cobalt for stability, nickel for energy density, and rare earths for electronics, is overwhelmingly imported. As global supply

Op-Eds Opinion

Rahul Gandhi’s Opposition to Great Nicobar Helps Maintain China’s Advantage in the Indian Ocean

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

The world is once again being reminded how fragile global trade routes are. Ongoing tensions in West Asia and repeated disruptions around key maritime corridors have brought chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and the Malacca Strait back into sharp focus. These are not just narrow stretches of water on a map. They are the […]

Agriculture

Fertiliser Output Steady Despite West Asia Crisis

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

The government has said India’s fertiliser supply remains stable despite the West Asia crisis, with domestic urea production nearly matching last year’s level and fresh imports secured ahead of the Kharif season. Domestic Urea Production Reaches 37.49 Lakh Tonnes India produced 37.49 lakh tonnes of urea during March-April, close to the output recorded in the […]

Economy National

RBI Moves 104 Tonnes Of Gold To India

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

RBI Moves 104 Tonnes Of Gold To India The Reserve Bank of India has shifted another 104.23 metric tonnes of gold to domestic vaults in the six months ended March 2026, increasing the share of gold in India’s foreign exchange reserves as global bullion prices remained strong. RBI Gold Holdings Rise Marginally The central bank’s […]

International

Trump Lifts Scotch Whisky Tariffs After Royal Visit

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will remove certain tariffs and restrictions linked to Scotch whisky after the White House visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, signalling a trade boost for the UK spirits industry. Trump Removes Scotch Whisky Tariffs Trump said the decision was made after the royal visit, adding […]

International

Iran Vows To Protect Nuclear, Missile Capabilities

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed to protect the country’s nuclear and missile capabilities, marking a defiant message as the United States pushes for tighter limits on Tehran’s strategic programmes amid a fragile ceasefire. Iran Nuclear And Missile Capabilities Defended In a statement read on Iranian state television, Khamenei said Iran would

International

US Defence Secretary Defends $1.5 Trillion Budget

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget, saying the record military spending plan is needed to strengthen American forces amid the ongoing Iran conflict and a worsening global security environment. Pete Hegseth Defends US Defence Budget Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hegseth said

International

US Reviews Iran Military Options

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

US Reviews Iran Military Options Amid Israel Resupply The United States has reportedly reviewed fresh military options against Iran as a major shipment of American munitions and military equipment arrived in Israel, raising speculation over possible escalation in the ongoing regional conflict. US Military Options Against Iran Reviewed US Central Command officials

International

Etihad Reportedly Terminates 15 Pakistanis

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

Etihad Airways has reportedly terminated 15 Pakistani employees in Abu Dhabi and issued them a 48-hour order to leave the UAE, raising concern among expatriate workers and adding fresh pressure on Pakistan’s already strained diplomatic and economic position in the Gulf. Etihad Pakistani Employees Face 48-Hour Exit Order The affected employees were reportedly called to […]