nirmala sitharaman
Law & Order National

Delhi Court Rejects Plea Against Sitharaman

By BPN News Desk
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 […]
india iran
National

India To Receive Iranian Oil After 7 Years

By BPN News Desk
India is set to receive its first shipment of Iranian crude oil in seven years, with a tanker carrying about 600,000 barrels expected to arrive at Gujarat’s Vadinar port this week. The development marks a limited revival in Indo-Iran oil trade after years of disruption caused by US sanctions. India To Receive Iranian Oil After […]
cylinder
National

Commercial LPG Price Hiked By Rs 195.50

By BPN News Desk
Commercial LPG prices were raised sharply on April 1, with state-run fuel retailers increasing the rate of a 19-kg cylinder by Rs 195.50 amid higher global oil prices linked to the West Asia conflict. The latest revision adds to cost pressure on hotels, restaurants and small businesses that rely on commercial gas. Commercial LPG Price […]
Nitish Kumar
National Politics

Nitish Kumar Resigns From Bihar Council

By BPN News Desk
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned from the Bihar Legislative Council on Monday after his recent election to the Rajya Sabha, completing a constitutional requirement that barred him from continuing in both positions beyond the permitted period. The move marks a significant transition in Bihar politics and has intensified discussion over the future leadership
PM Modi
National

Modi Says Gulf Nations Protecting Indians

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Gulf countries were giving priority to the safety of Indians amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, while accusing the Congress of making statements that could endanger Indian nationals living in the region. He made the remarks at a rally in Palakkad, Kerala, where he also said the Centre […]
Piyush Goyal
National Politics

India Opposes WTO Investment Pact

By BPN News Desk
India has opposed the proposed Investment Facilitation for Development agreement from being brought into the World Trade Organization framework, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying New Delhi stood alone on the issue at the WTO ministerial meeting. India’s position is that the pact should not be inserted as an Annex 4 plurilateral agreement […]
congress
National Politics

Congress Names 284 Bengal Candidates

By BPN News Desk
Congress on Sunday released its first list of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, naming 284 nominees and signalling that the party is preparing for a full-scale solo contest in the state. The list includes senior leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Baharampur and several known faces from politically significant seats. Congress Releases Bengal […]