LPG Ethanol
Op-Eds Opinion

After Ethanol in Petrol, Government Bets on DME in LPG – And This One Might Actually Work

By BPN News Desk
For years, India’s fuel story was defined by dependence. Crude oil imports dictated everything from inflation to fiscal policy, and any geopolitical tremor in West Asia would immediately ripple through Indian households. Petrol and diesel prices were not just economic indicators, they were political flashpoints. It was in this environment that ethanol blending began as
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Op-Eds Opinion

India-Russia Pact Allows Troops, Warships and Aircraft on Each Other’s Soil

By BPN News Desk
For decades, India and Russia have described their relationship using familiar phrases: strategic partnership, defence cooperation, legacy ties, and shared geopolitical understanding. Most of this has played out in predictable ways, from arms purchases to joint exercises and diplomatic coordination on global platforms. But every once in a while, a development emerges that
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National

VP Radhakrishnan Begins Sri Lanka Visit

By BPN News Desk
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan has begun a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Vice-President to the island nation. The visit comes at a time when India and Sri Lanka are looking to deepen political engagement and strengthen cooperation on development, connectivity and regional issues. C.P. Radhakrishnan Sri Lanka […]
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International

Iran Blocks Indian Tanker Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk
An Indian-flagged oil tanker was blocked near the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian forces tightened control over ship movements in the region. The reported incident, captured on video clips circulating online, showed the vessel being ordered to turn back, underscoring the growing tension around one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. Indian Tanker Stopped […]
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International

India Condemns Attack On French UN Peacekeepers

By BPN News Desk
India has condemned the deadly attack on French UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon and urged the Lebanese government to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice. The attack, which left one French peacekeeper dead and three others injured, has added to international concern over the safety of United Nations personnel in a region […]
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International

India-Bound Ships Turn Back At Hormuz

By BPN News Desk
Eight India-bound ships returned after attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on April 18 as tensions in the waterway escalated sharply. The disruption followed reported firing near vessels trying to pass through the strait, forcing several ships carrying cargo meant for India to abort the crossing. A number of India-bound vessels were said to […]
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International

US Extends Russian Oil Waiver for Cargoes at Sea

By BPN News Desk
The United States has extended a temporary sanctions waiver that allows buyers to receive Russian oil cargoes already loaded and at sea, offering short-term relief to countries dependent on these shipments. The move marks a reversal from earlier signals that the waiver would not be renewed and reflects concern over energy market disruption. US Russian […]