National

India Allows Ethanol Blending In Aviation Fuel

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

India has amended aviation turbine fuel rules to allow blending with ethanol and other synthetic hydrocarbons, opening the door for cleaner fuel options in the aviation sector. The move is aimed at reducing dependence on imported crude oil and supporting lower-emission fuel alternatives, though the government has not announced any immediate mandatory blending targets.

Cricket Sports

BCCI Eyes Full WTC Cycle For Jasprit Bumrah

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

The BCCI is reportedly keen for Jasprit Bumrah to remain part of India’s entire current World Test Championship cycle, underlining how central the fast bowler remains to the team’s red-ball plans. The move reflects a shift in priority towards Test cricket, even as selectors continue to manage Bumrah’s workload because of his injury history and […]

Defence National

India-Germany Submarine Deal Nears Signing

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

India and Germany are moving closer to finalising a long-pending submarine agreement, with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius saying the deal could be signed within the next three months. The proposed project would deepen defence cooperation between the two countries and support India’s naval modernisation plans at a time of growing strategic focus on the […]

National

Gadkari Pushes For 100% Ethanol Blending

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said India should aim to achieve 100% ethanol blending in the near future, arguing that the country needs greater energy self-reliance as oil supply risks rise because of tensions in West Asia. His remarks push the ethanol debate beyond the current E20 programme and place full ethanol-based fuel firmly into […]

Cricket Sports

India May Rest Top Stars For Afghanistan Test

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2026

India may rest some of its leading players for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in June, with the final decision expected to be taken after discussions between selectors and team management. The possible move is being viewed as part of workload management, especially with a packed international calendar and the need to balance senior players’ […]

Cricket Sports

Rashid Khan Turned Down India Citizenship Offer

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2026

Afghanistan star Rashid Khan has revealed that he turned down offers of citizenship from India and Australia, choosing instead to remain committed to representing Afghanistan in international cricket. The revelation has drawn attention because it highlights the leg-spinner’s loyalty to his home country despite opportunities to shift to bigger cricketing nations. Rashid

International

Nepal Protest Over Tax On Indian Imports

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2026

A fresh protest has erupted in Nepal over the government’s move to strictly enforce customs duty on goods brought in from India if their value exceeds NPR 100. The issue has triggered strong reactions in border regions, especially among communities that depend on small cross-border purchases for daily household needs and local trade. Nepal Protest […]

International

Lee Jae-myung Begins India State Visit

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on April 19 for a three-day state visit, marking his first trip to India as president and placing the India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership at the centre of the visit. The visit is expected to focus on political ties, trade, technology cooperation and strategic coordination between […]

Op-Eds Opinion

BrahMos vs HQ-9B Shows India’s Strike Advantage

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2026

BrahMos Performance Against HQ-9B in Operation Sindoor Shows Why It Remains India’s Most Reliable Strike Weapon Operation Sindoor was not a symbolic show of force. It was a calibrated strike mission aimed at degrading Pakistan’s military infrastructure after escalating tensions, and it relied heavily on stand-off precision weapons rather than direct airspace penetration.

International

Ajit Doval Visits Saudi Arabia On Energy Outreach

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2026

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Saudi Arabia as India stepped up outreach to key energy suppliers amid disruption in West Asian shipping routes. The visit comes at a sensitive time for India, with tensions around the Strait of Hormuz raising concerns over crude supplies, shipping continuity and the safety of Indians living in the […]