US Lawmakers Fear Iran Ground Troops

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

International

Democratic lawmakers in the United States have raised fresh concerns that President Donald Trump could expand the war with Iran by deploying American ground troops, following classified briefings from administration officials. The unease comes as questions grow in Washington over the scale,

International

Pentagon Says 140 US Troops Wounded

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

About 140 US service members have been wounded in the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to the Pentagon, marking the first broad official injury count since the fighting began. The figures show the toll the war has taken on American forces deployed across the Middle East, even as Washington says most of the injuries have […]

International

Bangladesh Gets Diesel From India Pipeline

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

Bangladesh has started receiving diesel from India through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, with the latest consignment arriving as Dhaka works to stabilise fuel availability amid wider energy-market disruptions. The cross-border supply is being treated as part of regular bilateral energy trade even as regional supply concerns remain elevated. India Bangladesh

International

Jaishankar Speaks To Iran FM Amid Tensions

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

India has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Iran as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held another conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi amid rising tensions in West Asia. The call comes as New Delhi continues to monitor the conflict closely, with concerns centred on regional stability, Indian nationals and energy security. Jaishankar

Law & Order National

NCERT Withdraws Class 8 Judiciary Book

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

NCERT has withdrawn a Class 8 social science textbook and issued an unconditional apology after a chapter on the judiciary triggered strong objections and legal scrutiny. The move came after controversy over passages seen as inappropriate in the way they discussed corruption and functioning within the judicial system. NCERT Withdraws Class 8 Social Science Book […]

National

PM Modi Launches Rs 16,000 Crore Projects

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Wednesday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth more than Rs 16,000 crore. The projects span transport, energy and connectivity, with events scheduled in Ernakulam and Tiruchirappalli. PM Modi Kerala Projects Worth Rs 10,800 Crore In Kerala, the […]

National

Lok Sabha Debates Om Birla Removal Motion

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

The Lok Sabha has taken up an Opposition-backed resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, triggering a sharp political confrontation during the Budget Session. The move, brought by Congress members and supported by other Opposition parties, has focused attention on the Speaker’s role, parliamentary conduct and the rules governing such a rare proceeding. Lok […]

National

LPG Shortage Disrupts Eateries In Cities

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

A widening commercial LPG shortage has begun disrupting restaurant operations in several Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune and Chennai, as the government prioritises household fuel supply amid broader energy concerns linked to the West Asia conflict. The shortage has forced many eateries to cut menus, reduce kitchen operations and warn of temporary closures.

International

North Korea Backs Iran’s New Leader

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

North Korea has backed Iran’s leadership transition, saying it respects Tehran’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader. The statement comes as the wider conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel continues to draw reactions from governments across the region and beyond. North Korea Backs Mojtaba Khamenei North Korea’s Foreign

International

US Hits Iran Mine Boats Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

The United States has stepped up military pressure on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian mine-laying vessels as fears of disruption to one of the world’s busiest oil shipping lanes continue to grow. The development has added fresh uncertainty to global energy markets and raised concerns over wider regional escalation. US Strikes Iranian […]