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International

Jaishankar Says India Africa Ties Show Stability

By BPN News Desk
India’s ties with Africa send a message of “stability” and “reliability” in a turbulent global environment, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said while launching the theme, logo and website for the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi. He said the partnership has gained greater importance as the world faces complex geopolitical and geo-economic pressures.
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National

India Slams Trump Over ‘Hellhole’ Post

By BPN News Desk
India has sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump after he shared a post on Truth Social containing remarks that described India as a “hellhole” while attacking birthright citizenship in the United States. The episode has triggered diplomatic unease ahead of a planned visit to India by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio next month. Trump […]
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National

India Allows Ethanol Blending In Aviation Fuel

By BPN News Desk
India has amended aviation turbine fuel rules to allow blending with ethanol and other synthetic hydrocarbons, opening the door for cleaner fuel options in the aviation sector. The move is aimed at reducing dependence on imported crude oil and supporting lower-emission fuel alternatives, though the government has not announced any immediate mandatory blending targets.
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Cricket Sports

BCCI Eyes Full WTC Cycle For Jasprit Bumrah

By BPN News Desk
The BCCI is reportedly keen for Jasprit Bumrah to remain part of India’s entire current World Test Championship cycle, underlining how central the fast bowler remains to the team’s red-ball plans. The move reflects a shift in priority towards Test cricket, even as selectors continue to manage Bumrah’s workload because of his injury history and […]
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Defence National

India-Germany Submarine Deal Nears Signing

By BPN News Desk
India and Germany are moving closer to finalising a long-pending submarine agreement, with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius saying the deal could be signed within the next three months. The proposed project would deepen defence cooperation between the two countries and support India’s naval modernisation plans at a time of growing strategic focus on the […]
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National

Gadkari Pushes For 100% Ethanol Blending

By BPN News Desk
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said India should aim to achieve 100% ethanol blending in the near future, arguing that the country needs greater energy self-reliance as oil supply risks rise because of tensions in West Asia. His remarks push the ethanol debate beyond the current E20 programme and place full ethanol-based fuel firmly into […]
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Cricket Sports

India May Rest Top Stars For Afghanistan Test

By BPN News Desk
India may rest some of its leading players for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in June, with the final decision expected to be taken after discussions between selectors and team management. The possible move is being viewed as part of workload management, especially with a packed international calendar and the need to balance senior players’ […]
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Cricket Sports

Rashid Khan Turned Down India Citizenship Offer

By BPN News Desk
Afghanistan star Rashid Khan has revealed that he turned down offers of citizenship from India and Australia, choosing instead to remain committed to representing Afghanistan in international cricket. The revelation has drawn attention because it highlights the leg-spinner’s loyalty to his home country despite opportunities to shift to bigger cricketing nations. Rashid