National

Vaiko Urges Centre To Drop Kalpakkam Reactor

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

MDMK general secretary Vaiko has urged the Centre to abandon the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor project at Kalpakkam, shortly after the facility achieved first criticality. His remarks have added a political challenge to a project that the Union government has described as a major milestone in India’s civil nuclear programme. Vaiko Opposes Kalpakkam Fast Breeder […]

International

Trump Slams NATO, Revives Greenland Threat

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Trump sharply criticised NATO after the alliance declined to join the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, escalating tensions with European allies and reviving his threat over Greenland. The latest remarks added to growing strain within the transatlantic alliance after the Iran conflict exposed major differences over military support and regional strategy. Trump

Law & Order National

Supreme Court On Sabarimala PIL

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the public interest litigation challenging the Sabarimala temple’s traditional restriction on the entry of women of menstruating age might not have been entertained if it were filed in today’s legal climate. The remark came during a hearing on the broader issue of judicial intervention in matters of faith, […]

International

India, Bangladesh Move To Deepen Ties

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

India and Bangladesh have agreed to engage constructively with each other’s new political leadership and work towards strengthening bilateral ties after a period of strain in the relationship. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed India’s position during talks in New Delhi with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. India Bangladesh Ties Get Fresh Push The

South India State News

Savukku Shankar Arrested In Andhra Pradesh

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

YouTuber Savukku Shankar was arrested in Andhra Pradesh by a special team of the Greater Chennai Police after he allegedly failed to surrender once his interim bail expired. He was later brought back to Chennai and is expected to be produced before a magistrate in connection with pending criminal cases. Savukku Shankar Arrested In Andhra […]

National

India Withdraws COP33 Host Bid

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

India has withdrawn its bid to host the COP33 United Nations climate summit in 2028, stepping back from an offer that had earlier signalled its interest in hosting one of the world’s most important climate negotiations. The move marks a change in India’s diplomatic planning for future global climate events. India Withdraws COP33 Host Bid […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Hormuz Becomes A Risk Zone While Venezuela Reopens: Is The US Quietly Rewriting Global Oil Flows?

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

The 40-day conflict involving Donald Trump and Iran has left behind a reality far more consequential than battlefield narratives. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil, is no longer just a sensitive corridor. It is now structurally risky. At the same time, Venezuela’s oil sector is reopening under growing U.S. […]

International

France Moves 129 Tonnes Of Gold From New York

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

France has completed the transfer of 129 tonnes of gold that had been linked to holdings in New York, in a move that has drawn attention far beyond the bullion market. The operation was not just about location. It was also part of a broader effort by the Banque de France to modernise its reserve […]

Business Finance

RBI Holds Repo Rate, Home Loans Stay Stable

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, offering stability to borrowers and the housing market but no immediate reduction in home loan rates. The decision means lenders are unlikely to cut rates further in the near term, though recent easing has already lowered borrowing costs compared with last year. […]

Cricket Sports

Hardik Pandya Blames MI Bowlers After RR Loss

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya said the team’s bowlers were mainly responsible for the 27-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals after admitting the attack failed to execute in a shortened IPL 2026 match. Rajasthan’s explosive opening stand left Mumbai chasing the game early, and Hardik made it clear that the batting unit was not the main […]