Nirmala Sitharaman Warns Of Market Cyberattack Risk

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2026

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has warned that a major cyberattack on India’s financial market infrastructure could disrupt markets at a national scale, erase investor wealth and damage public confidence. Sitharaman Warns SEBI On Cybersecurity Risk Speaking at SEBI’s 38th Foundation Day

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BJP Targets Kejriwal Over New Residence

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

BJP Targets Kejriwal Over New Residence Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma has accused AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal of maintaining a lavish lifestyle and spending private money on what the BJP has called “Sheesh Mahal 2”. Parvesh Verma Attacks Kejriwal Verma alleged that Kejriwal, despite projecting himself as a common man in politics, had become […]

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Supreme Court Praises Bengal Voter Turnout

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2026

The Supreme Court on Friday praised the high voter turnout recorded during the West Bengal elections and noted the absence of major violence during polling. The remarks came during a hearing linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. Supreme Court Praises West Bengal Elections Chief Justice of India Surya Kant […]

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Raghav Chadha, Six AAP MPs To Merge With BJP

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2026

Raghav Chadha and six other Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs have announced their resignation from the party and said they will merge with the BJP. The move marks a major political setback for AAP and could sharply reduce its strength in the Upper House. Raghav Chadha Leads AAP Rajya Sabha Split Chadha said seven […]

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NSA Doval Meets Eminent Indian Muslims

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2026

NSA Doval Meets Eminent Indian Muslims National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met a group of prominent Indian Muslims at the new PMO building and discussed unity, national growth, education and equal opportunity. The 14-member group included industrialists, educationists, activists, religious leaders, a doctor and a journalist. NSA Ajit Doval Meets Muslim Leaders Doval met

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India Slams Trump Over ‘Hellhole’ Post

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2026

India has sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump after he shared a post on Truth Social containing remarks that described India as a “hellhole” while attacking birthright citizenship in the United States. The episode has triggered diplomatic unease ahead of a planned visit to India by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio next month. Trump […]

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Government Denies Petrol Diesel Price Hike Plan After State Elections

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

India’s fuel pricing debate has sharpened after a brokerage estimate suggested petrol and diesel prices may need to rise sharply once current state elections are over, while the central government has flatly denied that any such increase is under consideration. The issue has drawn attention because crude prices have climbed amid West Asia tensions, putting […]

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India Urea Import Price Nearly Doubles

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

India is set to import 2.5 million tonnes of urea at sharply higher prices, showing how the West Asia conflict is now pushing up farm input costs ahead of the monsoon sowing season. The purchase is significant because India is the world’s largest urea importer, and the tender comes at a time when supply disruptions […]

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India Allows Ethanol Blending In Aviation Fuel

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

India has amended aviation turbine fuel rules to allow blending with ethanol and other synthetic hydrocarbons, opening the door for cleaner fuel options in the aviation sector. The move is aimed at reducing dependence on imported crude oil and supporting lower-emission fuel alternatives, though the government has not announced any immediate mandatory blending targets.

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India-Germany Submarine Deal Nears Signing

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

India and Germany are moving closer to finalising a long-pending submarine agreement, with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius saying the deal could be signed within the next three months. The proposed project would deepen defence cooperation between the two countries and support India’s naval modernisation plans at a time of growing strategic focus on the […]