International

Bangladesh Bus Plunges Into Padma River

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

A passenger bus carrying around 40 people plunged into the Padma River in Bangladesh while trying to board a ferry at the Daulatdia terminal in Rajbari district, triggering a major rescue operation. Early reports focused on the fall itself and fears of heavy casualties, while later updates said the death toll had risen as rescuers […]

State News

Punjab Raises LPG Booking Gap To 35 Days

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Punjab has further tightened LPG refill booking rules amid supply pressure linked to the West Asia war, with Indian Oil Corporation increasing the mandatory waiting period for several consumer categories. The change affects both regular domestic users and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries, and marks the second revision since the conflict began disrupting energy

International

UK Court Rejects Nirav Modi Extradition Plea

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

A UK court has rejected Nirav Modi’s bid to reopen his extradition case, bringing the fugitive businessman closer to being sent back to India in the Punjab National Bank fraud case. The ruling is being seen as a major legal setback for Modi after years of court battles in Britain. UK Court Rejects Nirav Modi […]

National

Railways Fines IRCTC Over Vande Bharat Food

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Indian Railways has imposed a total penalty of Rs 60 lakh after a complaint about poor-quality food served on a Vande Bharat Express, in one of the strongest recent actions taken over onboard catering standards. The action followed a passenger complaint on the Patna-Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express, prompting the Railways to penalise both IRCTC and […]

Government Policies National

Flat 12% Surcharge On Buyback Gains

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

The government has introduced a flat 12% surcharge on buyback gains for individual investors through an amendment to the Finance Bill 2026, changing the earlier slab-linked system. The move is expected to raise the tax burden for many investors earning below Rs 1 crore, while slightly easing it for those above that threshold. Buyback Tax […]

National

India Cannot Be Broker Nation On Iran War – EAM Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

India’s position on the Iran conflict was outlined at an all-party meeting, where the government made clear that New Delhi does not see itself as a mediator in the crisis. The remarks came amid questions over Pakistan’s outreach on the issue, India’s diplomatic posture, and the wider impact of the war on fuel security and […]

International

White House Claims Major Blow To Iran Navy

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States has sharply reduced Iran’s missile and naval attack capacity during Operation Epic Fury, describing the campaign as one of the most intense maritime strikes in modern military history. Her remarks came as Washington said its forces were continuing attacks aimed at weakening Iran’s military infrastructure

International

Iran Warns Over Alleged Island Threat

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that Tehran has received intelligence suggesting hostile countries may be preparing to seize one of Iran’s islands with backing from a regional state. He said Iranian forces are closely monitoring developments and warned that any such move would trigger retaliation against the supporting country’s key

International

Trump Reschedules China Visit To May

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Donald Trump has announced that his postponed meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will now take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, after earlier plans were delayed by the US military operation in Iran. Trump said preparations for the visit are now being finalized, while also indicating that Xi and his wife, Peng […]

International

Iran Opens Hormuz Route For India

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Iran has said vessels from India and other friendly countries will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, offering a limited easing in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The statement was attributed to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and shared by the Consulate General […]