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International

Iran Leaders Reportedly Seek Araghchi Removal

By BPN News Desk
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
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International

US Keeps India On IP Priority Watch List

By BPN News Desk
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 […]
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Business

Tim Cook Calls India Huge Opportunity

By BPN News Desk
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 […]
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National

Commercial LPG Price Hiked By Rs 993

By BPN News Desk
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 […]
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Op-Eds Opinion

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

By BPN News Desk
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
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Agriculture

Fertiliser Output Steady Despite West Asia Crisis

By BPN News Desk
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 […]
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Economy National

RBI Moves 104 Tonnes Of Gold To India

By BPN News Desk
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 […]
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International

Iran Vows To Protect Nuclear, Missile Capabilities

By BPN News Desk
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