Op-Eds Opinion

₹39,000 Crore Ghatak Program Could Finally Make Kaveri Relevant

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

The Indian government’s decision to clear a ₹39,000 crore program for the Ghatak UCAV comes at a moment when the Indian Air Force is dealing with a shrinking fighter squadron strength and increasingly complex threats from advanced air defence systems like the HQ-9. On the surface, this looks like a push into stealth drone warfare. […]

Economy National

GST Collections Hit 10-Month High In March

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

GST Collections Hit 10-Month High In March India’s gross GST collections rose to Rs 2 lakh crore in March, marking a 10-month high and showing continued strength in tax revenues at the close of FY26. The latest figures reflect an 8.8% increase from the year-ago period and a clear rebound from February, when collections had […]

Business

Oracle Cuts Jobs In India Amid AI Shift

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Oracle Cuts Jobs In India Amid AI Restructuring Oracle has reportedly laid off around 10,000 employees in India as part of a wider global restructuring drive, with the cuts linked to cost pressures and slower-than-expected returns from its artificial intelligence push. The move is being seen as one of the biggest recent workforce reductions in […]

Government Policies National

India Waives Duty On Key Chemical Imports

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

  The Centre has exempted a range of petrochemical and chemical imports from customs duty until June 30, in a move aimed at easing supply disruptions and cost pressure triggered by the Iran war. The temporary relief is expected to support industries facing higher input costs as global supply chains remain under stress. Chemical Import […]

National

India Moves To Secure LPG Supply

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

India Moves To Secure LPG Supply Amid Iran War The Centre has moved to secure LPG supplies and protect essential sectors from the fallout of the Iran war, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing a high-level Cabinet Committee on Security meeting to review fuel, power and logistics preparedness. The review came as the government sought […]

Law & Order National

Delhi Court Rejects Plea Against Sitharaman

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

A Delhi court has dismissed a criminal defamation complaint against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, holding that no prima facie case was made out to continue proceedings. The case stemmed from remarks she made during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign regarding AAP leader Somnath Bharti and allegations linked to his marital dispute. Delhi Court […]

International

Indonesia Condemns Israel Death Penalty Law

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Indonesia Condemns Israeli Death Penalty Law Indonesia has joined growing international criticism of Israel’s newly passed death penalty law, calling it unacceptable and accusing it of violating basic humanitarian and legal principles. The law has drawn sharp reactions because critics say it is designed to apply overwhelmingly to Palestinians tried in military courts,

International

Australia Warns Of Iran War Fuel Impact

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Australia Warns Of Long Iran War Economic Pain Australia has warned that the economic effects of the Iran war could last for months, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged people not to panic-buy fuel and to reduce consumption where possible. The government is trying to calm public anxiety as the conflict continues to disrupt global […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Pyongyang to Tehran: How Missile Collaboration Created a New Axis of Deterrence

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

The ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict has once again pushed Tehran’s missile arsenal into the global spotlight. But what is unfolding today is not just the story of a single country’s military capability. It is the outcome of a decades-long collaboration that most of the world chose to ignore. Iran’s missile strength is no longer purely national. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

GE Engine Delays Expose India’s Biggest Defence Weakness

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

India’s Tejas Mk1A program was supposed to mark a turning point. An indigenous fighter, built at scale, ready to replace aging fleets and strengthen the Indian Air Force’s thinning squadron numbers. Instead, it has exposed a far more uncomfortable truth. India can now build fighter jets, but it still cannot control whether they fly. HAL […]