Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Zinc Battery Innovation and Its Effect on Renewable Storage Costs

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

India has just achieved a major win in battery science. A new zinc-ion battery has shown it can keep 98 percent of its capacity after 500 charges. While that sounds like a dry laboratory statistic, its real-world impact is massive. If this technology moves from the lab to the factory, it will do much more […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Kazatomprom-India Uranium Deal and the 100 GW Nuclear Target: Securing Fuel for India 2047 Energy Vision

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2026

For years, India’s target of 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047 was dismissed by critics as a mere PowerPoint fantasy—a distant, bureaucratic aspiration disconnected from reality. But the long-term uranium supply agreement between Kazatomprom and India has shattered skepticism. This is not just another mining contract or a routine trade deal; it is a […]

National Politics

Congress Flags Concerns Over US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

The Congress party has criticised the proposed India–United States trade agreement, alleging that certain provisions could affect agriculture, energy policy and data regulation frameworks if safeguards are not built into the final text. Congress Criticism Of US Trade Deal Party leaders said the draft framework risks exposing Indian farmers to increased competition from

International

India Russian Oil Imports Hit 38-Month Low

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

India imports of Russian oil fell sharply in December 2025, reaching the lowest level in more than three years as refiners increased purchases from alternative suppliers. The shift reflects ongoing efforts to diversify sourcing and manage price risks amid evolving global supply dynamics. Russian Oil Imports by India Fall In December 2025 Data showed Russian […]

Op-Eds Opinion

$3B Nuclear Fuel Deal With Canada: Preparing Electricity for India’s 2047 Economy

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

India is close to signing a nearly $3 billion long-term uranium supply agreement with Canada. At first glance it sounds like just another energy purchase. But this is not about fixing today’s power cuts. It is about making sure India does not face power shortages twenty years from now when its economy becomes far bigger […]

International

India-US Trade Deal Includes Energy and Investment Terms

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The United States and India have announced a new trade agreement that includes commitments on tariffs, energy supplies and large-scale economic cooperation, following high-level discussions between US and Indian leaders. Trade and Tariff Changes Under the agreement, the United States has agreed to reduce its tariff on Indian goods to about 18 per cent, down […]

Op-Eds Opinion

UAE-India–Russia Axis and Eurasian Trade Power

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

From trade routes to power routes, geopolitics has quietly entered a new phase. Control over logistics, energy flows, ports, finance hubs, and settlement systems now shapes influence as much as armies or alliances once did. In this context, the possibility of a UAE–India–Russia axis is not about symbolism or ideological alignment. It is about how […]

Op-Eds Opinion

How India Can Reduce Oil Consumption Through Time-Bound EV Policy Enforcement

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

Introduction India’s energy vulnerability is not electricity scarcity but oil dependence. Despite having adequate national power generation capacity and a steadily strengthening transmission backbone, India remains structurally exposed to global crude oil markets. Petrol and diesel continue to dominate transport energy consumption, making fuel imports a persistent

International

Zelensky Declares Energy Emergency As Cold Bites

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared an emergency in the country’s energy sector as severe winter conditions combine with damage to power and heating infrastructure. The decision is aimed at speeding up repairs and ensuring uninterrupted supply of electricity and heat during the cold spell. Power And Heating Disruptions Large parts of Ukraine have faced […]

Op-Eds Opinion

What India Actually Gains From Finding Oil in Abu Dhabi

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

The news that Indian public sector companies have discovered oil in Abu Dhabi has been widely projected as a major breakthrough. Headlines have done what they usually do, suggesting a leap towards energy security and implying that India has struck oil abroad in a way that meaningfully alters its dependence on imports. The reality is […]