From Wangchuk to Ethanol: PM Modi and Amit Shah’s Biggest Political Risk

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

Over the past decade, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah has accumulated an extraordinary reservoir of political capital. This credibility was not built through caution or incrementalism. It was earned through decisive action on issues considered

Trade

Niti Aayog Advocates GM Crop Imports to Boost Agri Trade

By Editor - News Desk June 15, 2025

Niti Aayog is urging the government to allow controlled imports of genetically modified (GM) crops such as soybeans and corn from the United States to enhance agricultural trade, while maintaining stringent domestic safeguards. The proposal comes amid stalled India–US trade negotiations, where farm goods have emerged as critical bargaining chips. During a recent policy

Trade

India-US Trade Deal Hits Snag Over Apples and GM Crops

By Editor - News Desk June 15, 2025

India and the United States have made substantial progress toward a bilateral trade agreement, but key issues around agricultural imports threaten to derail finalization. Recent rounds of negotiations in New Delhi from June 5 to 10 highlighted significant tensions over market access for US-grown apples and genetically modified (GM) crops such as corn and soybeans. American

Government Policies

India’s Push for Sustainable Energy at G-STIC Conference

By Editor - News Desk October 22, 2024

Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, addressed the 7th G-STIC Delhi Conference on October 22, 2024, highlighting India’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions. The conference, organized by TERI and VITO, marked its first appearance in India and focused on “Harmonizing Technology, Policy, and Business Pathways for a