National

LPG Panic Booking Puts Supply Chain Under Stress

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2026

India’s liquefied petroleum gas supply chain is under pressure as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered panic booking in some areas, even though the government and fuel retailers are trying to prevent a wider shortage. Officials have said refineries are operating at full capacity and surprise checks are being carried out to stop […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Canada Retreats From India Covert Operations Claim. Did Justin Trudeau Provoke A Crisis To Appease Khalistan Lobby

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

When Justin Trudeau stood in the Canadian Parliament in September 2023 and accused India of possible involvement in the killing of Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, he did something extraordinary. He publicly pointed a finger at one of the world’s largest democracies and a major strategic partner without presenting verifiable evidence to the international community.

Op-Eds Opinion

Ukraine’s Citizens Arrested In India For Myanmar Activities: Why New Delhi Is Acting To Prevent Another Border Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

The arrest of six Ukrainian nationals and one American by India’s National Investigation Agency over alleged activities linked to Myanmar has triggered a swift diplomatic protest from Kyiv. Ukraine has demanded consular access and questioned the basis of the arrests, arguing that the allegations are not yet established. But the core issue for India is […]

National

India Adds 120,000 Piped Gas Connections

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

India has added 120,000 new piped natural gas connections over the past two weeks as the government pushes households to reduce pressure on cooking gas supplies amid disruption to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. India Piped Gas Connections Rise The increase in new piped gas connections comes as India faces a severe supply […]

National

Shashi Tharoor Backs Government’s Iran War Stance

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Shashi Tharoor Backs Government’s Iran War Stance Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has backed the Modi government’s restrained response to the US-Israel-Iran war, calling it an example of responsible statecraft and arguing that silence in such a situation should not be mistaken for weakness. Shashi Tharoor Supports Strategic Restraint In his remarks, Tharoor said India’s silence

National

Russian Oil Tanker Diverts From China To India

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

A Russian oil tanker that was originally headed to China has changed course and is now sailing to India, underlining how the Gulf conflict is reshaping global crude trade flows. The diversion comes as Indian refiners sharply raise purchases from Russia to offset supply disruptions linked to the war in West Asia and continued stress […]

International

Allah Ghazanfar Condemns Kabul Attack

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar has strongly condemned the reported strike on a rehabilitation facility in Kabul, saying the attack has deeply hurt ordinary Afghans and warning that any repeat of past conflict patterns would be damaging for Pakistan. His remarks have drawn attention because they come from one of Afghanistan’s emerging cricket voices at a […]

National

India Trade Deficit Narrows To $27 Billion

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $27.1 billion in February from January’s higher level, helped by a monthly decline in imports even as export growth remained weak. The latest trade data comes at a time when India is also facing fresh external pressures from disrupted shipping routes, higher energy costs and uncertainty in major export […]

National

Indian Crude Near $137 Amid Gulf Conflict

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

India’s crude oil basket has surged sharply since the Gulf conflict began, climbing to about $137 a barrel and sharply increasing pressure on refiners, import costs and the broader economy. The spike reflects tighter global supply, disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and a rapid rise in freight and risk premiums linked to the ongoing […]

Cricket Sports

Gambhir Reflects On Rohit-Kohli Equation

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has said he may have made mistakes in managing his equation with senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, opening up on a subject that has drawn attention since both veterans stepped away from Test cricket. His remarks come after a turbulent period for the Indian Test side, including the […]