International

52,360 People Flown From Gulf To India: DGCA

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: More than 52,000 passengers have been flown from Gulf countries to India through hundreds of flights as aviation authorities respond to disruptions affecting air travel in West Asia. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the large movement of passengers took place over several days as airlines worked to maintain connectivity and assist […]

National

Jaishankar Says India Will Chart Its Own Rise

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: Jaishankar Says India Will Chart Its Own Rise External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said India’s rise on the global stage will be determined by its own strengths and decisions, pushing back against remarks made by a senior US official about global economic competition. His comments underline India’s emphasis on strategic autonomy and independent […]

International

Trump Rejects UK Carrier Offer Amid Iran Rift

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

US President Donald Trump has publicly dismissed Britain’s reported offer to send aircraft carriers to the Middle East, deepening a diplomatic rift with Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the handling of the Iran conflict. The remarks came after tensions grew over Britain’s initial reluctance to support the opening phase of US military action. Trump Rejects […]

International

Drones Hit Kuwait Airport Fuel Infrastructure

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Kuwait said fuel storage facilities at Kuwait International Airport were targeted in a drone attack as regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict continued to spread across the Gulf. The strike added to growing security concerns around critical infrastructure and airspace safety in the region. Kuwait Airport Fuel Tanks Targeted In Drone Attack Kuwait’s defence […]

International

Saudi Arabia Intercepts 14 Drones Amid Iran Conflict

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: Saudi Arabia Intercepts 14 Drones Amid Iran Conflict Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 14 drones that entered the Kingdom’s airspace as regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue to escalate. The interceptions took place during a period of heightened military activity across the Gulf region. Saudi […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India Must Prepare for $200 Oil if the Strait of Hormuz Becomes a War Zone

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

The escalating conflict involving Iran has once again placed the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of global attention. Oil markets are already reacting to geopolitical uncertainty, and analysts across the world are warning that a serious disruption in Gulf shipping routes could send crude prices sharply higher. If the conflict spreads into the waters […]

International

Nepal Election Results Show Rise Of Balen Shah

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

Nepal’s latest election results have highlighted the growing influence of independent political figures, with Balen Shah emerging as a key winner amid a broader shift in voter preferences. The outcome reflects changing political dynamics in the country as voters increasingly support newer leaders over established parties. Balen Shah Emerges As Key Winner In Nepal Elections

International

Iran Apologises To Neighbours, Rejects Trump Demand

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

Iran has apologised to neighbouring countries affected by recent military actions while firmly rejecting US President Donald Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender. The statements come amid rising tensions in the Middle East following military confrontations involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Iran Apologises To Neighbours Over Regional Attacks Iranian

International

Trump Calls Iran “Loser”, Warns Of Major Strike

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Iran while warning that Washington could carry out a major military strike if tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East. His remarks come amid the ongoing confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has heightened regional security concerns. Trump Calls Iran “Loser Of The Middle East” […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Kalyan Banerjee’s Threat to the Chief Election Commissioner Raises Serious Questions About Free Elections in West Bengal

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

When a sitting Member of Parliament publicly threatens the Chief Election Commissioner of India, the issue stops being routine political rhetoric and becomes a serious test of India’s constitutional order. That is exactly what happened when Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee declared at a rally in Kolkata that he would have “cut the finger” of […]