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India’s 30% Coal Import Cut: Energy Security Over Commodity Diplomacy

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

According to an exclusive report by Reuters, India plans to reduce power sector coal imports by 30 percent this year, equivalent to roughly 15 million tonnes. At first glance, the move may appear symbolic or protectionist. In reality, it reflects a deeper structural recalibration of how India manages energy dependence, foreign exchange exposure, and supply […]

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Before Carney Lands in India, the Khalistani Lobby Goes Into Overdrive

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

On the eve of Mark Carney’s visit to India, just as Ottawa and New Delhi appear to be cautiously exploring a diplomatic reset, a familiar storyline has resurfaced in Canadian media. Once again, the Khalistan issue dominates headlines, framed through allegations of threats, renewed claims of intimidation, and moral scrutiny directed at India. The timing […]

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India’s Development Push and Pakistan’s Repetitive Kashmir Diplomacy

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

The recent exchange at the United Nations Human Rights Council was more than a routine diplomatic rebuttal. When India stated that Jammu and Kashmir’s development budget is more than double Pakistan’s recent IMF bailout tranche, it was not merely scoring a rhetorical point. It was reframing the debate. Pakistan once again raised Kashmir at the […]

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India–Israel Iron Dome and Iron Beam MoU: Why This Could Redefine India’s Air Defence Strategy

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

India’s reported move to sign a memorandum of understanding with Israel for technology transfer involving Iron Dome, Iron Beam and advanced missile systems comes at a decisive moment in modern warfare. Across battlefields from West Asia to Eastern Europe, low-cost drones, loitering munitions and saturation rocket attacks are reshaping how nations defend their skies. For

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From Rare Earths to Reactors: Is India Building the Full AI Industrial Stack?

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

I. Introduction: The Industrial Foundations of Artificial Intelligence We have been conditioned to talk about Artificial Intelligence in the abstract. We treat it as a ghost in the machine, a collection of clever algorithms and sleek digital platforms. This is a delusion. At scale, AI is not digital; it is a heavy industrial system built […]

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PM Modi Looks Forward To Israel Visit

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he is looking forward to his upcoming visit to Israel, highlighting the strength of the India-Israel partnership and the shared commitment to deeper cooperation. His remarks came ahead of scheduled high-level engagements between the two nations. PM Modi Israel Visit Announcement In a public message, PM Modi expressed enthusiasm […]

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India Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes on Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

India has strongly condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes inside Afghan territory, calling the cross-border action deeply concerning and unacceptable. New Delhi said the strikes, which reportedly caused civilian casualties, including women and children, undermine regional stability and violate Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. India Condemns Pakistan

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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 […]

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US Supreme Court Tariff Ruling: India Locked Into an 18% Mistake?

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2026

The ground beneath global trade did not just shift on February 20, 2026—it gave way entirely. But the real story started weeks earlier, on February 6, when India rushed to sign an interim trade framework while a high-stakes legal battle was still looming over Washington. Now that the US Supreme Court has dismantled President Trump’s […]

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PM Modi Says India Must Become AI Superpower

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India should aim to become one of the world’s top three artificial intelligence powers, emphasising investment, innovation and skill development as key pillars of the country’s technology strategy. Modi On India AI Superpower Goal Addressing a gathering focused on technology and innovation, the Prime Minister stated that artificial