Op-Eds Opinion

BARC Study Rejects US-Promoted HALEU-Thorium Fuel for Indian Reactors

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The debate around thorium-based nuclear fuel has resurfaced after scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) published a study concluding that HALEU-thorium fuel, a concept promoted by a U.S.-based company, is unsuitable for India’s nuclear reactors. The proposal suggested that mixing high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) with thorium could allow India to use

International

India Advises Citizens In Bahrain

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

India has issued a safety advisory for its citizens in Bahrain, asking them to remain vigilant and follow instructions issued by local authorities as tensions continue to rise in West Asia. The advisory was issued by the Indian Embassy in Bahrain, which said it is operating normally while monitoring the situation closely. India Issues Bahrain […]

National

EAM Jaishankar Says National Interest Comes First

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Parliament that India’s approach to the conflict in West Asia will be guided by national interest, with energy security, trade flows and the safety of Indian citizens in the region remaining central to the government’s response. Jaishankar Prioritises Energy Security And Trade Addressing both Houses of Parliament, Jaishankar

National

India Not Planning IEA Oil Reserve Release

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

India is not planning to release oil reserves in coordination with the International Energy Agency and has no immediate plan to raise retail petrol and diesel prices, according to a government source cited on Monday. The position comes as global crude prices remain under pressure from the expanding West Asia conflict and as several major […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Drone Startup Ecosystem Could Become the World’s Cheapest Air Defence

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

The wars of the past decade have quietly rewritten the economics of air defence. For decades, military planners designed missile shields to stop fighter jets, cruise missiles and ballistic threats. Today, the biggest challenge to those expensive systems is not advanced aircraft but cheap drones built with off-the-shelf electronics. Iranian Shahed drones, which have

National

Jaishankar To Brief Lok Sabha On Middle East Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to make a statement in the Lok Sabha on Monday on the escalating crisis in West Asia, as Parliament resumes for the second half of the Budget Session. The statement comes amid growing concern over the impact of the Iran-US-Israel conflict on regional stability, energy supplies and the […]

Cricket Sports

Suryakumar Yadav Sets LA28 Olympic Gold Target

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said winning an Olympic gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games is the team’s next major goal after lifting the T20 World Cup. His remarks came after India completed a dominant campaign to win the 2026 title, adding another global trophy to the team’s recent white-ball success. Suryakumar Yadav On […]

International

No Indian Killed In Saudi Strike, Says Embassy

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said no Indian national was killed after a projectile hit a residential area in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, late Sunday. The clarification came after early reports suggested that an Indian was among those killed. The embassy said one Indian national was injured in the incident and is receiving treatment. Indian […]

Cricket Sports

PM Modi Congratulates Team India On T20 Win

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Title: PM Modi Congratulates Team India On T20 Win Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Team India after its T20 World Cup triumph, saying the victory had filled every Indian heart with pride and joy. His message came soon after India sealed the title with a dominant performance in the final, prompting celebrations across the country. […]

Cricket Sports

India Beat New Zealand To Retain T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

India retained the T20 World Cup title with a commanding 96-run win over New Zealand in the 2026 final, producing a dominant all-round performance in Ahmedabad. A powerful batting display set up the victory before India’s bowlers dismantled the New Zealand chase to seal another world title. India Post Massive Total In T20 World Cup […]