Op-Eds Opinion

Kejriwal’s Bias Claims Against Delhi High Court Lack Evidence

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

There is a difference between defending yourself in court and staging a political performance from inside one. What Arvind Kejriwal appears to be doing in the Delhi High Court is not merely legal defence. It increasingly looks like an attempt to turn the courtroom into a personal theatre where every procedural move can be amplified […]

Law & Order National

ED Raids Linked To AAP MP’s Punjab Group

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate on April 15 carried out searches at multiple premises linked to Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal and the Lovely Group in Punjab and Gurugram as part of a probe under the Foreign Exchange Management Act. The action has quickly turned into a political flashpoint in Punjab because Mittal was […]

International

Trump Attacks Meloni Over Iran War Stance

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

Trump Attacks Meloni Over Iran War Stance US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for refusing to align with Washington’s military approach toward Iran, opening a sharp new rift between two leaders once seen as close political allies. The remarks come at a time when Italy has also stepped back […]

International

South Korea Secures 273 Million Barrels Of Crude

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

South Korea has secured 273 million barrels of crude oil from Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kazakhstan as it works to protect its economy from supply risks linked to the worsening crisis around the Strait of Hormuz. The development is significant because South Korea remains heavily dependent on energy flows passing through one of the […]

International

Pakistan Gets $3 Billion Saudi Support

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

Pakistan has secured fresh financial support from Saudi Arabia in the form of a new $3 billion deposit, giving Islamabad temporary relief as it faces mounting external repayment pressure and a looming UAE debt obligation. The announcement comes at a sensitive time for Pakistan’s economy, which is trying to stabilise foreign exchange reserves and reassure […]

International

Italy Suspends Defence Deal With Israel

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence cooperation agreement with Israel, signalling a sharp shift in ties between the two countries as tensions from the wider Middle East conflict continue to grow. The move reflects rising unease in Rome over recent regional developments and marks a notable break from Italy’s earlier support for […]

International

Xi Meets Lavrov In Beijing Amid Global Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

Xi Meets Lavrov In Beijing Amid Global Tensions Chinese President Xi Jinping met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing on April 15, as China and Russia moved to reinforce their strategic coordination at a time of wider instability in global politics. The meeting comes amid continuing tensions linked to the wars in Ukraine and […]

International

Nirav Modi Case Goes Confidential At European Court

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

Nirav Modi Case Goes Confidential At European Court Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi’s extradition-linked legal battle has moved out of public view after the European Court of Human Rights granted him anonymity. The decision means the proceedings will now be treated as confidential, adding a fresh layer of secrecy to one of India’s most closely watched […]

International

Trump Says Iran Ceasefire May Not Be Extended

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said he is not considering an extension of the current ceasefire with Iran, signalling that Washington wants a broader and more permanent deal instead of another short-term pause. His remarks come as the United States and Iran prepare for another round of talks amid continuing tensions across West Asia. Trump […]

Op-Eds Opinion

NavIC Delayed, SSLV Slowed, PSLV Failing: Is India’s Space Program Facing More Than Technical Glitches?

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

Back-to-back PSLV failures have done more than just dent ISRO’s launch calendar. They have disrupted the deployment of NavIC satellites, slowed down the SSLV rollout, and exposed how deeply India’s space ecosystem depends on a single launch vehicle. What should have been an isolated technical setback has now snowballed into a systemic disruption. The question […]