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From Russia to Iran: India Is Using Every Option to Protect Its Energy Needs

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

The ongoing war in Iran has once again shaken global energy markets, pushing crude prices higher and tightening supply routes. For countries heavily dependent on imports, the risk is not just higher fuel bills but the possibility of economic disruption. Against this backdrop, India’s approach stands out. Even as global markets fluctuate, India has managed […]

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Nirupama Rao Restarted Pakistan Talks After 26/11, Now Wants More Engagement

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

When former Foreign Secretary Nirupama Menon Rao recently suggested that women from India and Pakistan should come together to explore new avenues of engagement, it was presented as a thoughtful, forward-looking idea. But for many in India, the statement raises an uncomfortable question. This is the same diplomat who served as India’s Foreign Secretary from […]

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Donald Trump Has Destabilised Global Energy, The US Must Institutionalise Him and Compensate the World

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

For days now, the world has been watching the fallout of escalating conflict around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical energy chokepoints on the planet. Oil markets have turned volatile, shipping routes have come under pressure, insurance costs have risen, and countries far removed from the conflict are once again […]

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Oil Shock and War Fallout: Why Congress Is Misleading Indians on the Rupee

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

The rupee’s slide during the Iran war has given Congress and Rahul Gandhi an easy political line: blame the government, blame Modi, blame policy, and pretend the rest of the world is sitting comfortably while only India is sinking. That line works well in a speech. It works far less well when one bothers to […]

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While Others Impose Curfews, India Buys Time: Inside Modi Government’s Energy Strategy

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

The global energy shock triggered by the Middle East conflict and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has pushed several countries into emergency mode. Governments across regions are scrambling to manage fuel shortages and soaring prices, with curfews, rationing, and restrictions becoming the new normal. Yet in India, daily life continues without visible disruption.

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Brother of Masood Azhar Dead Under Unexplained Circumstances

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

The reported death of Mohammad Tahir Anwar, brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, in Pakistan has once again brought attention to the opaque world in which terror networks operate and, more importantly, how they are sustained. The circumstances remain unclear. There is no official cause of death, no transparent investigation, and no attempt by Pakistani […]

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The Day Iran Spoke, Pakistan Fell Silent, Congress Lost Its Talking Point, and Modi Won the Diplomacy Battle

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

The narrative around India’s role in the ongoing West Asia crisis was being shaped loudly, and perhaps a bit prematurely. As tensions escalated between Iran and its adversaries, Pakistan began projecting itself as a key diplomatic bridge, working alongside Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Back home, this was quickly picked up by Rahul Gandhi and the […]

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A UN-Linked Diplomat Quits Over Nuclear Fears: What Exactly Is Being Planned For Iran

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

At a time when the United States is rapidly increasing its military presence around Iran, a relatively lesser-known but UN-linked representative, Mohamad Safa, has triggered global debate with a dramatic resignation and a serious allegation. Safa, associated with a UN-accredited organisation, claimed that preparations for a possible nuclear scenario involving Iran are

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Strait of Hormuz Crisis: How the World Paid for a War That Solved Nothing

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

A month into the conflict, the numbers tell a story that political speeches are carefully avoiding. Oil prices have surged, shipping lanes are disrupted, and inflationary pressure is building across continents. Yet, despite all the military action, the central objectives remain unresolved. No decisive rollback of Iran’s nuclear program, no regime change, no lasting

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Adani Hands Over Prahar LMGs, Private Industry Breaks PSU Monopoly In Defence Production

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

The handover of 2,000 Prahar light machine guns to the Indian Army by Adani Defence is being reported as a routine defence delivery. It is anything but routine. For a country that has struggled for decades to equip its soldiers with modern small arms, this moment signals a deeper shift. It is not just about […]