National

India Cuts Excise Duty On Petrol, Diesel

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

India has cut special additional excise duties on petrol and diesel as the government moves to cushion fuel markets from the shock caused by the Iran war and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. The decision comes as oil and gas supplies remain under pressure and concerns over import costs continue to grow. India […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why India Refuses the Mediator Trap in the Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

The recent conversation between United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the escalating Iran conflict has triggered predictable political reactions in India. Opposition parties quickly attempted to frame the episode as a contradiction after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that India is “not a broker nation like

Op-Eds Opinion

Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan Crude: India’s Multi-Continent Oil Strategy Explained

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

The ongoing West Asia conflict and rising fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have created one of the most volatile global oil environments in recent years. Tankers are being rerouted, shipping insurance premiums are rising, and governments across the world are scrambling to secure supply. Amid this turbulence, India has quietly begun locking […]

National

India Cannot Be Broker Nation On Iran War – EAM Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

India’s position on the Iran conflict was outlined at an all-party meeting, where the government made clear that New Delhi does not see itself as a mediator in the crisis. The remarks came amid questions over Pakistan’s outreach on the issue, India’s diplomatic posture, and the wider impact of the war on fuel security and […]

International

Iran Opens Hormuz Route For India

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Iran has said vessels from India and other friendly countries will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, offering a limited easing in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The statement was attributed to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and shared by the Consulate General […]

Economy National

Rupee Under Pressure Near Record Low

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

The Indian rupee is expected to remain under pressure near record lows despite some relief from falling oil prices, as maturing non-deliverable forward positions and capital outflows continue to drive dollar demand. The Reserve Bank of India was seen intervening through state-run banks to limit further losses, helping the rupee hold just above its weakest-ever […]

International

US, India Need Not Agree On Everything says Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

US Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said the United States and India do not need to agree on every issue to cooperate effectively, as both countries work to strengthen strategic coordination in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking during his India visit, Colby said Washington sees India not only as an important regional partner but […]

National

PM Modi Warns Of Prolonged Disruption Amid US Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Rajya Sabha that the ongoing conflict in West Asia could lead to prolonged disruption, warning that the fallout may continue to affect global energy supplies, trade routes and the wider economy for an extended period. He said India is closely monitoring the crisis and working through diplomatic and supply-side […]

International

Modi, Trump Discuss Keeping Hormuz Strait Open

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, with both leaders discussing the worsening West Asia conflict and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. The conversation underlined India’s growing concern over energy security, shipping disruption and the wider economic fallout of the crisis. Modi Trump Call Focuses On […]

Environment Pollution

Pakistan Tops Pollution List, India Sixth

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Pakistan was ranked the world’s most polluted country in 2025, while India was placed sixth, according to a new global air quality assessment based on PM2.5 levels. The findings have once again placed South Asia at the centre of the global pollution crisis, with multiple cities from India and Pakistan continuing to record dangerously high […]