International

US Labels Iran State Sponsor Of Wrongful Detention

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

The United States has formally designated Iran as a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced, citing what Washington describes as a pattern of arbitrary arrests of foreign nationals, including Americans. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries and ongoing diplomatic friction over broader regional and nuclear

Op-Eds Opinion

Nature Gives India Nine Clean AQI Months, Policy Must Control the Other Three

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

Every winter, the same script plays out. AQI levels spike across major Indian cities, outrage dominates television debates, courts step in with emergency directions, and governments scramble to impose short-term bans. By March, the winds shift, temperatures rise, the air clears, and the crisis quietly disappears. The annual panic subsides not because policy solved the […]

Cricket Sports

Pakistan Semifinal Hopes After England Win

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

England’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage has kept Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive, but qualification will now depend on their final match result and net run rate calculations. Pakistan Semifinal Qualification Scenario England’s win ensured they secured a semi-final berth from Group […]

International

Kim Gifts New Sniper Rifles To North Korea Officials

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presented newly developed sniper rifles to top party and military officials in Pyongyang on Friday, marking the close of the ruling Workers’ Party’s Ninth Congress. State media released images of the event that also showed his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, taking part in rifle activities, a rare public […]

South India State News

AIADMK Reacts as OPS Joins DMK

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam’s decision to join the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has triggered sharp political reactions, with the AIADMK stating that his exit has “freed” the party from a prolonged period of internal turmoil. The development marks a significant shift in the State’s political landscape ahead of the Assembly elections. O Panneerselvam […]

East India State News

Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Kolkata

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

Strong earthquake tremors were felt across Kolkata and adjoining areas of West Bengal on Friday afternoon, prompting residents, office workers and students to evacuate buildings and rush to open spaces as a safety precaution. The seismic activity, originating from a quake in neighbouring Bangladesh, caused noticeable shaking in high-rise structures across the city. Kolkata

South India State News

Bengaluru Flight Delayed 18 Hours, Passengers Protest

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

A Bengaluru-bound Nepal Air India Express flight was delayed for more than 18 hours, prompting passengers to express frustration and raise slogans at Kempegowda International Airport. The extended delay led to discomfort and inconvenience for travellers, many of whom cited unclear communication from airline staff. Bengaluru Nepal Air India Express Delay Passengers on the

International

Israel Launches Strikes In Tehran

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

Israel has launched military strikes inside Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran, marking a major escalation in regional tensions. The development comes amid heightened strain over Iran’s nuclear programme and growing security concerns across the Middle East. Israel Launches Strikes In Tehran Israeli authorities confirmed that the country carried out what they

International

Trump Not Happy With Iran Nuclear Talks

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said he is “not happy” with the current state of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran but indicated that he is willing to allow more time for diplomatic efforts to continue. His remarks come as talks aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear programme proceed without a final breakthrough. Trump […]

International

India EU Agree On 5-Year Most Favoured Nation Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

India and the European Union have reached agreement on a five-year Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status arrangement, according to a draft trade deal aimed at bolstering bilateral economic relations and reducing trade barriers between the partners. India EU Most Favoured Nation Agreement Under the draft agreement, India and the European Union will grant each other […]