International

Australia Grants Visas to Iranian Players After Trump’s Appeal

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Australia has agreed to grant visas to five Iranian women footballers who sought protection during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, after concerns grew over their safety if they were forced to return home. The move came after public attention intensified around the players’ situation, including remarks by US President Donald Trump urging that they not […]

International

Iran Alert Raises Sleeper Cell Fears

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

US law enforcement agencies have been put on heightened alert after federal authorities intercepted encrypted communications believed to have originated in Iran, raising concerns that the message may have been intended for covert assets or sleeper operatives outside the country. Officials have not identified any specific target or attack location, but the communication was

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Extends Tribunal Members’ Tenure

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The Supreme Court has approved the Centre’s proposal to extend the tenure of chairpersons and members of various tribunals who are due to retire soon, giving temporary relief to a system facing the risk of fresh vacancies and disruption in functioning. Supreme Court Approves Tribunal Term Extension A Bench led by Chief Justice of India […]

International

Trump Says Iran War May End Soon

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump said the war involving Iran could end soon, while warning Tehran against any renewed escalation. His remarks came as fighting and regional tensions continued to drive uncertainty across West Asia and global markets. Trump Says Iran Conflict May End Soon Speaking at a news conference in Florida, Trump said the conflict […]

National

Hotels Raise Alarm Over LPG Shortage in India

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Hotel and restaurant bodies in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai have flagged a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, warning of disruption to food services as supply stress continues amid the wider West Asia crisis. The Centre has responded by asking refineries to increase LPG production and by prioritising domestic cooking gas supply. Commercial LPG Shortage Hits […]

International

Former UAE Envoy Backs Modi Role in Solving Iran-Israel Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Former UAE envoy to India Hussain Hassan Mirza has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi could play a major diplomatic role in easing the Iran-Israel conflict, arguing that India’s ties with both sides give it unusual leverage at a time of growing regional instability. Hussain Hassan Mirza on Modi Mediation Role Mirza said a direct outreach […]

International

Vladimir Putin Warns of Hormuz Oil Supply Risk

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday warned that oil production dependent on the Strait of Hormuz could face a complete halt within a month, saying the disruption has already started to affect supply flows amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict and wider instability in West Asia. Putin Warns of Strait of Hormuz Disruption Speaking at a […]

International

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Pledges Loyalty To Mojtaba Khamenei

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

IRGC Pledges Loyalty To Mojtaba Khamenei Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have pledged allegiance to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after his appointment by the Assembly of Experts, signalling institutional backing from one of the country’s most powerful military and political forces. The statement came at a highly sensitive moment for Iran as the country manages a […]

International

NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Near Turkey

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Near Turkey A ballistic missile fired from Iran was intercepted after entering Turkish airspace, with debris falling in the southeastern province of Gaziantep, according to Turkish authorities. No casualties were reported. The incident marked another sign of how the Iran-Israel conflict is beginning to affect neighbouring countries more

National

India Not Planning IEA Oil Reserve Release

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

India is not planning to release oil reserves in coordination with the International Energy Agency and has no immediate plan to raise retail petrol and diesel prices, according to a government source cited on Monday. The position comes as global crude prices remain under pressure from the expanding West Asia conflict and as several major […]