International

Iran Opens Hormuz Route For India

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Iran has said vessels from India and other friendly countries will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, offering a limited easing in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The statement was attributed to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and shared by the Consulate General […]

Economy National

Rupee Under Pressure Near Record Low

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

The Indian rupee is expected to remain under pressure near record lows despite some relief from falling oil prices, as maturing non-deliverable forward positions and capital outflows continue to drive dollar demand. The Reserve Bank of India was seen intervening through state-run banks to limit further losses, helping the rupee hold just above its weakest-ever […]

International

US, India Need Not Agree On Everything says Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

US Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said the United States and India do not need to agree on every issue to cooperate effectively, as both countries work to strengthen strategic coordination in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking during his India visit, Colby said Washington sees India not only as an important regional partner but […]

National

PM Modi Warns Of Prolonged Disruption Amid US Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Rajya Sabha that the ongoing conflict in West Asia could lead to prolonged disruption, warning that the fallout may continue to affect global energy supplies, trade routes and the wider economy for an extended period. He said India is closely monitoring the crisis and working through diplomatic and supply-side […]

International

Modi, Trump Discuss Keeping Hormuz Strait Open

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, with both leaders discussing the worsening West Asia conflict and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. The conversation underlined India’s growing concern over energy security, shipping disruption and the wider economic fallout of the crisis. Modi Trump Call Focuses On […]

Environment Pollution

Pakistan Tops Pollution List, India Sixth

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Pakistan was ranked the world’s most polluted country in 2025, while India was placed sixth, according to a new global air quality assessment based on PM2.5 levels. The findings have once again placed South Asia at the centre of the global pollution crisis, with multiple cities from India and Pakistan continuing to record dangerously high […]

National

PM Modi Flags India Risks From Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Lok Sabha that the West Asia conflict has become a serious concern for India, warning that disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is affecting trade, energy security and the safety of Indian nationals in the Gulf. He said India’s position remains centred on diplomacy, de-escalation and the protection of […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Enemies Are Not Safe Anywhere. A Silent Salute To The Unknown Men

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Over the past few years, a quiet but unmistakable pattern has emerged. Individuals linked to violence against India, figures who once believed that foreign soil guaranteed their safety, have begun falling one by one. The reports often read the same way. Masked gunmen arrive, a few shots are fired, and the attackers disappear without a […]

International

Russian Oil Tanker Aqua Titan Reaches India

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

A Russian crude oil tanker that was originally headed to China has now reached New Mangalore Port, highlighting how India is reshaping its energy imports amid global supply disruptions and changing trade routes. The arrival of Aqua Titan is being seen as part of a wider shift in crude flows as Indian refiners step up […]

International

Abdul Basit Remark On Delhi Mumbai Triggers Row

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2026

A remark by former Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit triggered sharp reactions after he said Pakistan would target New Delhi and Mumbai if the United States attacked Pakistan. The statement, made during a television discussion on a hypothetical conflict scenario, drew attention because it openly framed India as a retaliatory target in a […]