International

India, Azerbaijan Move To Reset Ties

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

India, Azerbaijan Move To Reset Ties India and Azerbaijan have begun efforts to repair bilateral ties nearly a year after tensions strained the relationship, with both sides holding fresh diplomatic talks in Baku to move the relationship back on track. The discussions focused on rebuilding trust and expanding cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, […]

South India State News

Shashi Tharoor Convoy Stopped In Kerala

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Shashi Tharoor Convoy Stopped In Kerala Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s convoy was allegedly stopped in Kerala’s Malappuram district while he was travelling to campaign for a party candidate, with one member of his security team reportedly attacked during the disruption. Police have registered a case and detained suspects as the incident has drawn attention during […]

International

Iran May Sustain Hormuz Pressure: Intel

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Fresh intelligence assessments have raised fears that Iran may not ease pressure on the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, keeping one of the world’s most important energy routes under prolonged threat. The warning comes as the Gulf waterway remains only partially accessible, with some non-US and non-Israeli linked vessels managing to pass while broader shipping […]

International

Afghanistan Earthquake Felt In Jammu And Kashmir

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

A strong earthquake in Afghanistan sent tremors across parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night, causing brief panic among residents but no immediate reports of damage or injuries in the Union Territory. The quake was also felt in other parts of north India, including Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, as authorities monitored the situation. Afghanistan […]

International

Iran Rejects US 48-Hour Ceasefire Proposal

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Iran has reportedly rejected a US-backed proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, signalling that Tehran is not yet ready to pause hostilities despite rising regional pressure. The reported refusal comes at a time when military tensions between Iran and the United States have sharply intensified, with the latest developments pointing to a further breakdown in backchannel […]

International

US-Iran Tensions Rise After Jet Downing Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

A fresh military incident near the Strait of Hormuz has sharply raised tensions in the US-Iran conflict after reports said another American aircraft was brought down on Friday. Iranian forces claimed responsibility for the strike, while President Donald Trump said the escalation would not affect ongoing diplomatic talks, calling the situation part of a broader […]

Cricket Sports

Abhishek Sharma Fined After KKR-SRH Row

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Abhishek Sharma has been fined by the IPL after breaching the league’s Code of Conduct during Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. The sanction came a day after the match, with the league confirming that the SRH opener accepted the punishment. Abhishek Sharma IPL Fine Explained The IPL said Abhishek Sharma […]

Cricket Sports

Yuvraj Recalls Dhoni Call, Questions SRH Move

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Yuvraj Singh has expressed disappointment over Sunrisers Hyderabad naming Ishan Kishan as stand-in captain in Pat Cummins’ absence, saying Abhishek Sharma had a stronger case based on his longer association with the franchise. In explaining his view, Yuvraj also recalled how MS Dhoni was unexpectedly made India captain in 2007 despite other senior contenders being […]

International

Trump Unveils New Drug And Metal Tariffs

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Trump Unveils New Drug And Metal Tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new set of tariff changes targeting imported patented medicines and a wide range of metal products, marking another major shift in Washington’s trade policy. The measures are aimed at pushing more manufacturing into the United States while also changing how duties […]

International

Iran Claims Second US F-35 Was Shot Down

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Iran Claims Second US F-35 Was Shot Down Iran has claimed that its air defence systems shot down a second U.S. F-35 fighter jet over central Iran, adding another dramatic claim to the ongoing conflict. The report, carried by Iranian media and picked up by international outlets, said the pilot’s survival was unlikely. However, there […]