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India Signals Interest In More Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

India Signals Interest In More Russian Oil Imports India has reportedly signaled renewed interest in increasing crude oil imports from Russia as geopolitical tensions rise following the crisis involving Iran. Russian officials said they are receiving indications that Indian buyers may seek higher volumes of Russian crude amid concerns about potential disruptions in global

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Arctic Wolf Report Claims “India-Nexus” Hackers Targeted Pakistan and Bangladesh: Is India Emerging as Asia’s Second Cyber Power After China?

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

A recent cybersecurity report by Arctic Wolf has brought fresh attention to the evolving cyber landscape in South Asia. The report described a hacking campaign targeting government and strategic networks in Pakistan and Bangladesh using sophisticated malware tools such as BurrowShell and a Rust-based remote access trojan. While cyber espionage is hardly new in

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India-Canada Uranium Deal and Kazakhstan Supply Can Power 80 Data Centers and Create 5 Lakh Jobs

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

India’s recent uranium agreement with Canada, signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Mark Carney, is not just another energy contract. Canada will supply roughly 22 million pounds of uranium over nine years. If we assume Kazakhstan continues supply at levels similar to its earlier 5,000-tonne agreement over five years, the combined annual inflow […]

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India’s 7.8% GDP Growth: Are Jobs Growing at the Same Pace?

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

The spreadsheets in New Delhi are celebrating, and for good reason. India’s economy surged by 7.8 percent in the October to December quarter, firmly establishing itself as the global frontrunner of growth. While the United States limps along at 1 to 2 percent, the Eurozone flatlines at 1 percent, and China struggles to hit 5 […]

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India’s 30% Coal Import Cut: Energy Security Over Commodity Diplomacy

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

According to an exclusive report by Reuters, India plans to reduce power sector coal imports by 30 percent this year, equivalent to roughly 15 million tonnes. At first glance, the move may appear symbolic or protectionist. In reality, it reflects a deeper structural recalibration of how India manages energy dependence, foreign exchange exposure, and supply […]

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Before Carney Lands in India, the Khalistani Lobby Goes Into Overdrive

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

On the eve of Mark Carney’s visit to India, just as Ottawa and New Delhi appear to be cautiously exploring a diplomatic reset, a familiar storyline has resurfaced in Canadian media. Once again, the Khalistan issue dominates headlines, framed through allegations of threats, renewed claims of intimidation, and moral scrutiny directed at India. The timing […]

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India’s Development Push and Pakistan’s Repetitive Kashmir Diplomacy

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

The recent exchange at the United Nations Human Rights Council was more than a routine diplomatic rebuttal. When India stated that Jammu and Kashmir’s development budget is more than double Pakistan’s recent IMF bailout tranche, it was not merely scoring a rhetorical point. It was reframing the debate. Pakistan once again raised Kashmir at the […]

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India–Israel Iron Dome and Iron Beam MoU: Why This Could Redefine India’s Air Defence Strategy

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

India’s reported move to sign a memorandum of understanding with Israel for technology transfer involving Iron Dome, Iron Beam and advanced missile systems comes at a decisive moment in modern warfare. Across battlefields from West Asia to Eastern Europe, low-cost drones, loitering munitions and saturation rocket attacks are reshaping how nations defend their skies. For

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From Rare Earths to Reactors: Is India Building the Full AI Industrial Stack?

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

I. Introduction: The Industrial Foundations of Artificial Intelligence We have been conditioned to talk about Artificial Intelligence in the abstract. We treat it as a ghost in the machine, a collection of clever algorithms and sleek digital platforms. This is a delusion. At scale, AI is not digital; it is a heavy industrial system built […]

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PM Modi Looks Forward To Israel Visit

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he is looking forward to his upcoming visit to Israel, highlighting the strength of the India-Israel partnership and the shared commitment to deeper cooperation. His remarks came ahead of scheduled high-level engagements between the two nations. PM Modi Israel Visit Announcement In a public message, PM Modi expressed enthusiasm […]