Pentagon Prepares for Possible New Iran Strikes

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2026

International

The Pentagon has instructed US Central Command to complete preparations for a possible resumption of major military operations against Iran, although President Donald Trump has not yet decided whether or when fresh strikes will be launched. Pentagon Prepares Options for Fresh Iran Strikes US

Economy National

Rupee Rises 10 Paise to 96.65 Against Dollar

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2026

The Indian rupee strengthened by 10 paise to 96.65 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India even as elevated crude oil prices and continued foreign fund outflows kept pressure on the currency. Rupee Rises to 96.65 Against US Dollar At the interbank foreign […]

International

Trump Says He Deserves 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2026

US President Donald Trump has again said he believes his record warrants the Nobel Peace Prize, while expressing doubts that the Norwegian Nobel Committee will select him when the 2026 winner is announced. Trump Says His Peace Record Merits Nobel Prize Trump said his administration had played a role in addressing several international conflicts and […]

International

Houthis Issue ‘Last Warning’ Over Saudi Airspace

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2026

Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed a ballistic missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and issued what it described as a “last warning” to international airlines to avoid Saudi airspace as fighting with Saudi-backed forces intensifies. Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group launched a

International

US Proposes $70,000 Fee for International Student Work

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2026

The Trump administration has proposed a dramatic increase in fees linked to the Optional Practical Training programme, potentially requiring institutions to pay $70,000 for an international student’s initial work authorisation and another $30,000 for subsequent training. US Proposes $70,000 OPT Work Authorisation Fee The Department of Homeland Security has proposed the new

International

Trump Says He Deserves Nobel Peace Prize

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said he believes he deserves the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize but doubts the Norwegian Nobel Committee will select him when the winner is announced on October 9. Trump Says He Deserves Nobel Peace Prize Speaking on October 7, Trump said he believed his foreign-policy record justified receiving the award, pointing […]

Technology Telecom

India Rejects Musk’s Starlink Blocking Claim

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2026

India has rejected Elon Musk’s claim that Starlink is being blocked by “certain oligarchs”, saying satellite communication providers are being processed under the same regulatory and security framework without discrimination. India Rejects Musk’s Starlink Allegations The Ministry of Communications said India follows a fair and non-discriminatory authorisation process for

Technology Telecom

Musk Claims Starlink India Launch Is Being Blocked

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2026

Elon Musk has accused unnamed Indian “oligarchs” of delaying Starlink’s commercial launch in India to protect their dominance in the telecom market, while the government has rejected the allegation and said all satellite operators are being treated under the same regulatory framework. Musk Says Starlink Is Being Blocked in India Musk made the allegation while […]

Celebrity News

Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Cardiac Arrest

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2026

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, one of the most distinctive performers in Hindi and Marathi cinema, died on Thursday, October 8, at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. Nana Patekar Dies After Cardiac Arrest in Goa Patekar was found unconscious at his home in Dona Paula during the […]

National

Lightning Strikes IndiGo Patna-Lucknow Flight

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2026

An IndiGo flight from Patna to Lucknow was struck by lightning while approaching its destination, damaging the aircraft’s nose but leaving all 104 passengers and six crew members unharmed. IndiGo Flight 6E925 Hit by Lightning Mid-Air Flight 6E925 was operating its scheduled Patna-Lucknow service on October 7 when it encountered a lightning strike during the […]