South India State News

Palaniswami Rejects Tamil Nadu Exit Polls

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2026

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has rejected exit poll projections for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, claiming that the AIADMK-led alliance will secure a strong victory when votes are counted. His remarks came after several exit polls predicted an advantage for the DMK-led alliance. Palaniswami Rejects Exit Poll Predictions Palaniswami dismissed the

State News West India

Mumbai Family Deaths Linked To Suspected Poisoning

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2026

Four members of a Mumbai family who died hours after eating watermelon may not have died due to routine food poisoning, with early forensic findings now pointing towards possible poisoning. Officials are awaiting final chemical analysis before reaching a confirmed conclusion. Mumbai Family Deaths Under Investigation The case involves 45-year-old Abdullah Dokadia, his wife

International

India-UAE Trade Crosses $100 Billion

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

India-UAE bilateral trade has crossed $100 billion in 2025-26, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has helped deepen trade, investment and business opportunities between the two countries. India-UAE CEPA Boosts Bilateral Trade The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has played a major

International

Bangladesh Summons Indian Envoy Over Sarma Remarks

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

Bangladesh has summoned India’s Acting High Commissioner in Dhaka, Pawan Badhe, to formally protest recent remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on illegal migration and pushback operations. Bangladesh Protests Himanta Biswa Sarma Remarks Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Indian envoy on Thursday and conveyed its displeasure over

International

Iran Leaders Reportedly Seek Araghchi Removal

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

Iran’s top political leadership is reportedly seeking the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over his alleged alignment with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during sensitive nuclear talks with the United States. Abbas Araghchi Faces Removal Pressure Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf are reportedly unhappy with

International

US Keeps India On IP Priority Watch List

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

The United States has retained India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property rights in its 2026 Special 301 Report, citing continuing concerns over patent rules, copyright enforcement and protection of American business interests. India On US Priority Watch List For IP Rights The Priority Watch List is part of the annual Special 301 […]

Business

Tim Cook Calls India Huge Opportunity

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook has described India as a “huge opportunity” for the company, citing strong growth across iPhone, iPad and Mac sales as the tech giant looks to benefit from India’s expanding middle class and growing digital economy. Apple Sees Strong Growth In India Cook said Apple is seeing double-digit growth in India across […]

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 […]