Op-Eds Opinion

Nikhil Gupta Arrest Shows India Has Stopped Ignoring Overseas Extremism

By BPN News Desk February 15, 2026

The arrest of Nikhil Gupta in the United States, accused of arranging payment in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Khalistani activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has triggered predictable outrage across Western capitals and predictable noise across Indian studios. Both reactions miss the real story. This case is not only about one alleged criminal conspiracy. It reflects a

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Reliance Gets US Licence For Venezuelan Oil: India Builds A Sanctions-Proof Energy Strategy

By BPN News Desk February 14, 2026

The United States granting Reliance Industries permission to import Venezuelan crude is not just a corporate clearance. It is a quiet acknowledgement of reality. After the Ukraine war pushed India towards discounted Russian oil, Washington has now effectively allowed India access to another sanctioned producer under supervision. The result is not a policy shift by […]

Other Sports Sports

India Suffer 0-8 Loss To Argentina In Pro League

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

India men’s hockey team endured a heavy defeat against Argentina in the FIH Men’s Pro League at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela, conceding eight goals without reply in a one-sided contest. India Vs Argentina FIH Pro League Result Argentina took control early in the match and maintained pressure throughout all four quarters. India had […]

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Oracle Expands India Data Centres, India Becomes The World’s AI Backend

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2026

Oracle’s decision to launch new data centres in Mumbai and Hyderabad might look like another corporate expansion headline, but the scale and timing reveal something larger. Over the past few years, every major global cloud company has been quietly building server capacity across India. This is no longer about serving Indian users alone. India is […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India Partners Greece For Defence Manufacturing: Aatmanirbhar Bharat Enters European Supply Chains

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

India’s defence policy has quietly undergone a transformation. For decades the debate revolved around imports versus indigenous production. Now the question has changed. The goal is no longer just to build weapons in India, but to make Indian weapons acceptable across the world. The Joint Declaration of Intent signed between India and Greece fits precisely […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India Seizes Iran-Linked Tankers, Pauses Chabahar Funding: Neutrality In A Sanctions-Driven World

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

India’s seizure of three Iran-linked shadow fleet tankers near Mumbai and the Union Budget’s removal of fresh funding for the Chabahar Port project did not occur in isolation. Both decisions came amid rising US tariff threats and sanctions pressure on countries trading with Iran. Together they triggered predictable reactions. Some called it a tilt toward […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Industrial Phase Has Begun And The World’s Resource Map Is Already Changing

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2026

A recent international report noted that South African coal exporters are increasingly relying on India’s sponge iron industry for survival. At first glance this looks like a routine commodity trade update. In reality, it marks something far bigger. For decades global raw material markets moved to the rhythm of Chinese construction and factories. Now early […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India Critical Minerals Deals With Brazil Canada France Netherlands: From Import Dependence To Resource Power

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2026

For decades, India tried to become a manufacturing power by building factories first and worrying about raw materials later. That model worked for textiles, pharma and even automobiles. But it quietly failed in electronics, batteries and advanced technology sectors where supply chains matter more than labour costs. The recent negotiations with Brazil, Canada, France and

Op-Eds Opinion

Armenia Deploys Akash And Pinaka As India Becomes A Defence Export Power

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2026

Armenia has inducted Indian Akash air defence missiles and Pinaka rocket artillery into operational deployment. For Indians who remember defence news from the 1990s and early 2000s, this moment marks a quiet but historic transition. For decades India worried about foreign suppliers delivering weapons on time. Today another nation relies on Indian weapons to protect […]

Cricket Sports

Pakistan Confirms T20 World Cup Participation Against India

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2026

Pakistan’s position on its participation in the T20 World Cup stabilised after discussions with the International Cricket Council, ending uncertainty around potential withdrawal and allowing tournament planning to continue. Pakistan T20 World Cup Participation Officials confirmed that Pakistan would take part in scheduled fixtures following consultations with cricket