National

Shashi Tharoor Backs Government’s Iran War Stance

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Shashi Tharoor Backs Government’s Iran War Stance Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has backed the Modi government’s restrained response to the US-Israel-Iran war, calling it an example of responsible statecraft and arguing that silence in such a situation should not be mistaken for weakness. Shashi Tharoor Supports Strategic Restraint In his remarks, Tharoor said India’s silence

National

Russian Oil Tanker Diverts From China To India

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

A Russian oil tanker that was originally headed to China has changed course and is now sailing to India, underlining how the Gulf conflict is reshaping global crude trade flows. The diversion comes as Indian refiners sharply raise purchases from Russia to offset supply disruptions linked to the war in West Asia and continued stress […]

International

Allah Ghazanfar Condemns Kabul Attack

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar has strongly condemned the reported strike on a rehabilitation facility in Kabul, saying the attack has deeply hurt ordinary Afghans and warning that any repeat of past conflict patterns would be damaging for Pakistan. His remarks have drawn attention because they come from one of Afghanistan’s emerging cricket voices at a […]

National

India Trade Deficit Narrows To $27 Billion

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $27.1 billion in February from January’s higher level, helped by a monthly decline in imports even as export growth remained weak. The latest trade data comes at a time when India is also facing fresh external pressures from disrupted shipping routes, higher energy costs and uncertainty in major export […]

National

Indian Crude Near $137 Amid Gulf Conflict

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

India’s crude oil basket has surged sharply since the Gulf conflict began, climbing to about $137 a barrel and sharply increasing pressure on refiners, import costs and the broader economy. The spike reflects tighter global supply, disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and a rapid rise in freight and risk premiums linked to the ongoing […]

Cricket Sports

Gambhir Reflects On Rohit-Kohli Equation

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has said he may have made mistakes in managing his equation with senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, opening up on a subject that has drawn attention since both veterans stepped away from Test cricket. His remarks come after a turbulent period for the Indian Test side, including the […]

International

India Rebukes Pakistan At UN Over Claims

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

India criticised Pakistan at the United Nations over what it called repeated false claims of Islamophobia against New Delhi, while also using the forum to highlight recent Pakistani military action in Afghanistan. The exchange came during a broader discussion on the weaponisation of religious identity and the misuse of international platforms for political messaging. India

International

Jaishankar Discusses Iran With EU In Brussels

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the Iran situation with his European counterparts in Brussels during a visit that also focused on the wider India-European Union relationship. The talks came as the Strait of Hormuz crisis, regional instability in West Asia and concerns over energy security continue to shape diplomatic engagement across major capitals.

Cricket Sports

Ponting Calls India Strongest T20I Team

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

India’s successful defence of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title has drawn strong praise from former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who said the current side may be the strongest T20I team the country has produced. Ponting’s remarks came after India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the 2026 final in Ahmedabad, becoming the […]

National

India-US Trade Deal Talks Face Delay

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

India remains engaged with the United States on a proposed bilateral trade deal, even as officials have acknowledged that uncertainty in Washington could slow progress. The latest comments from India’s commerce establishment suggest that negotiations are continuing, but the final timeline may depend on how trade policy developments unfold on the U.S. side. India-US Trade