International

China Exports Slow As Imports Surge Amid Iran War

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

China’s export growth slowed sharply in March while imports jumped strongly, highlighting the pressure the Iran war and rising global uncertainty are placing on the world’s second-largest economy. The latest trade data showed that Chinese exports rose just 2.5% year-on-year, far below the pace seen in the first two months of 2026, while imports climbed […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Dr B R Ambedkar Reforms That Transformed Lives of Common Indians

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

April 14 is not just a date on the calendar. It is a reminder of a revolution that quietly, yet permanently, altered the lives of millions of ordinary Indians. The birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar is not merely about remembering a towering intellectual or a constitutional expert. It is about acknowledging the man who […]

International

Trump’s Pope Post Sparks Fresh Controversy

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has triggered another controversy after publicly attacking Pope Leo XIV and then sharing an AI-generated image of himself in a messianic pose, drawing backlash from religious leaders, political critics and even some voices within the broader conservative camp. The episode has added to growing scrutiny over Trump’s use of religion-charged

Law & Order National

Kejriwal Seeks Judge’s Recusal In Delhi HC

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal appeared in person before the Delhi High Court and sought the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the liquor policy case linked to him. The development has drawn attention because Kejriwal argued the issue was not the judge’s integrity, but his apprehension that he may not get […]

Op-Eds Opinion

TCS Nashik Case: Why Are National Agencies Involved If This Was Just Workplace Misconduct?

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

The moment a workplace complaint escalates into a matter drawing the attention of agencies like the National Investigation Agency and Anti-Terrorism Squad, it stops being a routine corporate issue. The TCS Nashik BPO case has now crossed that line, and the scale of response itself raises a far more serious question: what exactly were investigators […]

North India State News

Noida Violence Probe Widens As 350 Arrested

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

Police in Noida have arrested around 350 people after labour protests turned violent across several industrial areas, with the Uttar Pradesh government describing the unrest as a possible planned conspiracy. The violence followed worker demonstrations over wages and labour conditions, but officials are also examining whether outside elements helped escalate the situation.

Uncategorized

UP Hikes Minimum Wages After Noida Unrest

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has raised minimum wages across worker categories after recent labour unrest in Noida, with the revised rates taking effect from April 1. The decision came after protests by factory workers over pay, overtime, working conditions and weekly offs, which escalated into violence in parts of Noida’s industrial belt. Uttar Pradesh Minimum […]

International

China Warns US Over Hormuz Interference

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

China Warns US Against Hormuz Interference China has sharply criticised the U.S. move on the Strait of Hormuz, warning Washington not to interfere in Beijing’s relations with Iran and opposing any action that could deepen instability in the region. The warning came as the U.S. blockade targeting Iranian port traffic moved from threat to enforcement, […]

International

US Begins Iran Port Blockade As Oil Eases

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

US Begins Iran Port Blockade As Oil Eases Below $100 The United States has begun enforcing its blockade on Iranian ports, opening a new phase in the maritime standoff with Tehran even as oil prices eased below $100 on hopes that dialogue could still resume. The move follows the collapse of weekend talks in Islamabad, […]

International

Iran Says US Deal Was Near Before Hormuz Blockade

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Iran has said it was close to reaching an agreement with the United States during weekend talks in Islamabad before negotiations collapsed and Washington moved to announce a blockade targeting Iranian ports. The latest claim from Tehran adds a fresh diplomatic dimension to the crisis, suggesting the talks may have broken down only at the […]