Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Drone Startup Ecosystem Could Become the World’s Cheapest Air Defence

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

The wars of the past decade have quietly rewritten the economics of air defence. For decades, military planners designed missile shields to stop fighter jets, cruise missiles and ballistic threats. Today, the biggest challenge to those expensive systems is not advanced aircraft but cheap drones built with off-the-shelf electronics. Iranian Shahed drones, which have

National

Jaishankar To Brief Lok Sabha On Middle East Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to make a statement in the Lok Sabha on Monday on the escalating crisis in West Asia, as Parliament resumes for the second half of the Budget Session. The statement comes amid growing concern over the impact of the Iran-US-Israel conflict on regional stability, energy supplies and the […]

Cricket Sports

Suryakumar Yadav Sets LA28 Olympic Gold Target

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said winning an Olympic gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games is the team’s next major goal after lifting the T20 World Cup. His remarks came after India completed a dominant campaign to win the 2026 title, adding another global trophy to the team’s recent white-ball success. Suryakumar Yadav On […]

International

No Indian Killed In Saudi Strike, Says Embassy

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said no Indian national was killed after a projectile hit a residential area in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, late Sunday. The clarification came after early reports suggested that an Indian was among those killed. The embassy said one Indian national was injured in the incident and is receiving treatment. Indian […]

International

Saudi Warns Iran After Shaybah Threat

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Saudi Arabia sharpened its warning to Iran early Monday after a fresh drone threat near the Shaybah oil field, saying Tehran would be the “biggest loser” if it continued attacking Arab states. The statement signalled growing Gulf concern that the Iran-US-Israel conflict is expanding beyond its main fronts and placing key regional energy infrastructure under […]

International

Mojtaba Khamenei Becomes Iran’s Supreme Leader

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Iran’s clerical establishment has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The transition places power in the hands of a figure long viewed as influential within Iran’s conservative religious and security circles. Mojtaba Khamenei

Cricket Sports

PM Modi Congratulates Team India On T20 Win

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Title: PM Modi Congratulates Team India On T20 Win Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Team India after its T20 World Cup triumph, saying the victory had filled every Indian heart with pride and joy. His message came soon after India sealed the title with a dominant performance in the final, prompting celebrations across the country. […]

Cricket Sports

India Beat New Zealand To Retain T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

India retained the T20 World Cup title with a commanding 96-run win over New Zealand in the 2026 final, producing a dominant all-round performance in Ahmedabad. A powerful batting display set up the victory before India’s bowlers dismantled the New Zealand chase to seal another world title. India Post Massive Total In T20 World Cup […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Pollution To Progress: Maharashtra’s Scrappage Policy Can Boost Auto Industry And Clean The Air

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

The Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced motor vehicle tax concessions for citizens who scrap older vehicles and purchase new ones. At first glance the decision may appear to be a routine transport policy, but in reality it addresses several long-standing challenges simultaneously. Maharashtra’s rapidly expanding vehicle population

Op-Eds Opinion

Darjeeling Protocol Row Shows Mamata Banerjee Treats West Bengal Like a Personal Republic

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu’s recent visit to the Darjeeling region for the International Santal Conference should have been a simple and dignified constitutional engagement. Instead, it turned into an episode that has raised uncomfortable questions about political conduct and respect for institutions. Matters became particularly serious when the President herself publicly