International

India Russian Oil Imports Hit 38-Month Low

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

India imports of Russian oil fell sharply in December 2025, reaching the lowest level in more than three years as refiners increased purchases from alternative suppliers. The shift reflects ongoing efforts to diversify sourcing and manage price risks amid evolving global supply dynamics. Russian Oil Imports by India Fall In December 2025 Data showed Russian […]

International

India Rejects Pakistan Claims After Islamabad Blast

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

India expressed condolences after the deadly mosque blast in Islamabad while rejecting allegations from Pakistan that external elements were involved. The Ministry of External Affairs said attempts to link India to the incident were unfounded and reiterated its opposition to terrorism in all forms. India Rejects Pakistan Allegations The Ministry of External Affairs termed

Cricket Sports

Jasprit Bumrah To Miss India vs USA T20 World Cup Opener

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

India are set to begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against the United States, but the team is likely to be without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the opening match due to illness. The management has opted for caution with a long tournament ahead and does not want to risk aggravating the condition early […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Apple Tax Relief Policy: How One Rule Change Can Build India’s Electronics Industry

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

The government recently made a small sounding tax clarification. Foreign companies like Apple can now fund manufacturing machines inside Indian partner factories without being treated as running a taxable business presence in India. For years this single fear stopped Apple from expanding fast. Not labour shortage. Not land. Not incentives. Just fear that tomorrow the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

$3B Nuclear Fuel Deal With Canada: Preparing Electricity for India’s 2047 Economy

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

India is close to signing a nearly $3 billion long-term uranium supply agreement with Canada. At first glance it sounds like just another energy purchase. But this is not about fixing today’s power cuts. It is about making sure India does not face power shortages twenty years from now when its economy becomes far bigger […]

Cricket Sports

Sri Lanka Urges Pakistan On India Match Issue

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket has urged Pakistan to reconsider its reported stance of avoiding matches against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup, warning that a boycott could disrupt tournament scheduling and competitive balance. Sri Lanka Urges Pakistan Over India Matches Officials from Sri Lanka Cricket indicated that multinational tournaments depend on all teams participating

International

Russia Reacts to India Buying Venezuelan Oil

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Russia has responded after reports suggested India may purchase Venezuelan oil as part of evolving trade arrangements, reiterating that New Delhi independently decides its energy sourcing based on commercial interests and security of supply. Russia Reaction on Indian Oil Purchase Russia said India is free to buy oil from any country and confirmed it has […]

National Politics

Mallikarjun Kharge Demands Clarity on India-US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday questioned the government over the lack of clarity surrounding the recently announced India-United States trade deal, saying citizens have a right to know the full details of the agreement. Mallikarjun Kharge Demands for Disclosure in Parliament Raising the issue in […]

Cricket Sports

MS Dhoni Backs India as ‘Dangerous’ at T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Former India captain MS Dhoni has expressed strong confidence in the Indian cricket team’s chances at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, calling them “one of the most dangerous teams” in the tournament while cautioning that dew could influence match outcomes. Praise for Team Strength Speaking at a public event, Dhoni said India’s squad […]

Op-Eds Opinion

How $48 Billion in Indian Exports and Small Businesses Benefited from the US Tariff Cut

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

For much of 2025, India’s export sector was pushed into a corner by an unprecedented escalation of US tariffs. In a phased move, duties on Indian goods entering the United States climbed from already elevated levels to as high as 50 percent. This was not a marginal increase. It was a shock that threatened the […]