State News

Mirzapur Crash Kills 11 In Vehicle Pile-Up

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

At least 11 people were killed in a late-night multi-vehicle crash in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district after a collision on the steep Drumandganj hill stretch triggered a fire in an SUV. Police said the accident happened around 9 pm on Wednesday and involved two trucks, a car and an SUV on the Mirzapur-Madhya Pradesh route. […]

Defence National

India-Germany Submarine Deal Nears Signing

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

India and Germany are moving closer to finalising a long-pending submarine agreement, with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius saying the deal could be signed within the next three months. The proposed project would deepen defence cooperation between the two countries and support India’s naval modernisation plans at a time of growing strategic focus on the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Global Oil Disruptions Show Fragile Energy System

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

Over the past few weeks, a pattern has begun to take shape across the global energy map that is difficult to ignore. A pipeline disruption in Italy briefly interrupted crude flows into Central Europe. In Australia, a major refinery in Geelong was forced to operate below capacity after a fire, tightening fuel supply in a […]

National

Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan On Pahalgam Anniversary

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, saying India has good relations with most of its neighbours but “only one neighbour is troublesome.” Without naming Pakistan directly, he added that if that neighbour tries to create trouble again, the consequences would follow, […]

National Politics

EC Issues Notice To Kharge Over Modi Remark

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has been issued a notice by the Election Commission over his controversial remark involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing election campaign. The move has escalated the political row, with the poll body stepping in after the BJP formally complained and sought action over what it called a serious violation […]

International

Iran-Pakistan Row Grows Over US Talks Role

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

Iran has publicly raised questions over Pakistan’s role in the ongoing US-Iran diplomatic process, fuelling a fresh row over whether Islamabad is acting as a neutral mediator or playing both sides in a high-stakes regional crisis. The controversy centres on Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Islamabad’s growing role in backchannel efforts linked […]

International

Gujarat-Bound Ship Seized By Iran Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

Iran has seized two commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, including one that was headed for Gujarat’s Mundra port, raising fresh concern over maritime security and India-linked shipping in the Gulf. The incident adds another layer of tension to an already volatile regional situation, with commercial movement through Hormuz facing growing risk. Gujarat-Bound Ship

National

Gadkari Pushes For 100% Ethanol Blending

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said India should aim to achieve 100% ethanol blending in the near future, arguing that the country needs greater energy self-reliance as oil supply risks rise because of tensions in West Asia. His remarks push the ethanol debate beyond the current E20 programme and place full ethanol-based fuel firmly into […]

International

UK Inflation Rises To 3.3% In March

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March, up from 3.0% in February, as higher fuel prices pushed up the cost of living. The increase was sharper than many expected and marked a fresh inflation setback, with transport costs playing a major role in the latest rise. UK Inflation Rises To 3.3% In March Official data […]

Business

HCLTech Shares Slide After Weak FY27 Outlook

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

HCLTech shares came under pressure after the company reported a softer-than-expected March quarter and issued a cautious FY27 outlook, triggering a negative market reaction. The stock fell sharply as investors focused on weaker guidance, slower client spending and delayed project ramp-ups across parts of the business. HCLTech Share Price Falls After Q4 Results HCLTech