Iran Says No Date Fixed For Next US Talks

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2026

International

Iran has said no date has yet been fixed for the next round of negotiations with the United States, signalling that the two sides are still trying to agree on a basic framework before any fresh meeting can be scheduled. The statement comes after the highest-level direct talks between Washington

International

IAEA Flags Sharp Rise In Yongbyon Nuclear Activity

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

North Korea’s nuclear activity at the Yongbyon complex has sharply increased, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency, reviving concerns over the pace of Pyongyang’s weapons programme. The warning comes as the UN watchdog says signs of expanded uranium enrichment and continued reactor-related activity suggest a significant rise in the country’s ability to

International

Netanyahu Says Iran Nuclear, Missile Programmes Crushed

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran had succeeded in “crushing” the country’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, presenting the war as a major strategic success for Israel. The statement came in a televised address on April 11, even as the full extent of damage to Iran’s capabilities remains […]

National

Vaiko Urges Centre To Drop Kalpakkam Reactor

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

MDMK general secretary Vaiko has urged the Centre to abandon the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor project at Kalpakkam, shortly after the facility achieved first criticality. His remarks have added a political challenge to a project that the Union government has described as a major milestone in India’s civil nuclear programme. Vaiko Opposes Kalpakkam Fast Breeder […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India Joins the Elite Nuclear Club: What Fast Breeder Technology Really Means

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

Narendra Modi calling the criticality of India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam a defining moment may sound like routine political optimism, but in this case, the statement carries real weight. This is not just another power plant milestone. It is India quietly crossing a technological threshold that only a handful of nations have managed, […]

National

Kalpakkam Reactor Marks Nuclear Milestone

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

India’s civil nuclear programme crossed a major milestone after the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu attained criticality, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call it a defining step in the country’s nuclear journey. The achievement marks the transition of the long-delayed reactor into a key testing and commissioning phase before power […]

International

Russia Evacuates Bushehr Plant Staff

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2026

Russia Evacuates Bushehr Plant Staff Russia has stepped up the evacuation of personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant after a projectile struck near the facility, raising fresh fears of a nuclear safety incident amid the expanding US-Israel-Iran conflict. The move comes as concerns grow over the vulnerability of civilian nuclear infrastructure in an active […]

Op-Eds Opinion

A UN-Linked Diplomat Quits Over Nuclear Fears: What Exactly Is Being Planned For Iran

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

At a time when the United States is rapidly increasing its military presence around Iran, a relatively lesser-known but UN-linked representative, Mohamad Safa, has triggered global debate with a dramatic resignation and a serious allegation. Safa, associated with a UN-accredited organisation, claimed that preparations for a possible nuclear scenario involving Iran are

International

Marco Rubio Says US Got Positive Iran Message

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has privately received encouraging messages from Iran, raising hopes in Washington that there may be room for engagement with parts of the Iranian establishment. His remarks suggest the US believes divisions are emerging within Iran’s leadership at a time of continuing tension over Tehran’s nuclear […]

International

Trump Says Tulsi Gabbard Softer On Iran Issue

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump said National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard remains fit to serve despite differences with her on Iran, describing her as “a little bit softer” on the nuclear issue. His remarks highlighted a visible policy gap within his administration as tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and the wider regional conflict continue to rise. […]