International

Iran Vows To Protect Nuclear, Missile Capabilities

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

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

International

US Defence Secretary Defends $1.5 Trillion Budget

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget, saying the record military spending plan is needed to strengthen American forces amid the ongoing Iran conflict and a worsening global security environment. Pete Hegseth Defends US Defence Budget Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hegseth said

International

US Reviews Iran Military Options

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

US Reviews Iran Military Options Amid Israel Resupply The United States has reportedly reviewed fresh military options against Iran as a major shipment of American munitions and military equipment arrived in Israel, raising speculation over possible escalation in the ongoing regional conflict. US Military Options Against Iran Reviewed US Central Command officials

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Etihad Reportedly Terminates 15 Pakistanis

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

Etihad Airways has reportedly terminated 15 Pakistani employees in Abu Dhabi and issued them a 48-hour order to leave the UAE, raising concern among expatriate workers and adding fresh pressure on Pakistan’s already strained diplomatic and economic position in the Gulf. Etihad Pakistani Employees Face 48-Hour Exit Order The affected employees were reportedly called to […]

Op-Eds Opinion

UAE’s Hormuz Bypass Can Secure Up to 180,000 Barrels Per Day for India

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

The ongoing Iran war has turned the Strait of Hormuz from an already sensitive chokepoint into the most dangerous pressure point in the global oil market. With shipping through the Strait disrupted, insurers nervous, tankers exposed, and crude buyers scrambling for route certainty, every major oil-importing country is being forced to ask a basic question: […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Ethanol Blending Is India’s Biggest Hidden Water Crisis, Not Data Centres

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

India’s water crisis has suddenly found a convenient villain. Data centres. Sleek campuses, global tech giants, and images of massive cooling systems consuming water have made for a compelling narrative. Politicians hint at regulation, activists raise alarms, and public discourse quickly settles on the idea that India’s digital infrastructure is quietly draining its

Business

Infosys CEO Rules Out Layoffs Amid AI Shift

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh has ruled out layoffs despite rapid changes in the IT services industry due to artificial intelligence, saying the company will focus on hiring, reskilling and AI-led growth. Infosys AI Growth Strategy Parekh said artificial intelligence is expected to expand the scope of work rather than reduce jobs at Infosys. He said […]

International

UAE OPEC Exit Could Help India’s Oil Security

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC and raise crude oil output could give India a major energy security advantage at a time when West Asia tensions have increased uncertainty around global oil supplies. UAE OPEC Exit And India Oil Supply The UAE’s exit from OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1 is being seen […]

Cricket Sports

Riyan Parag Fined For Vaping During IPL Match

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point after being found guilty of breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Punjab Kings. Riyan Parag IPL Code Of Conduct Breach The disciplinary action was taken after Parag was seen vaping inside the dressing […]

International

Pakistan Says It Remains Committed To Peace

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Islamabad remains committed to facilitating regional peace after a proposed second round of talks between the United States and Iran did not take place. Pakistan US Iran Talks Sharif said he had spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after diplomatic efforts for another round of US-Iran engagement failed […]