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Modi Says Gulf Nations Protecting Indians

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Gulf countries were giving priority to the safety of Indians amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, while accusing the Congress of making statements that could endanger Indian nationals living in the region. He made the remarks at a rally in Palakkad, Kerala, where he also said the Centre […]

International

Trump Hints At Seizing Iran’s Kharg Island

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Washington could target Iran’s oil network more directly, including Kharg Island, in comments that added to already rising tensions in West Asia. The remarks came as the conflict continued to disrupt energy markets and fuel fears of a wider escalation involving strategic oil infrastructure. Trump Signals Kharg Island […]

International

Indian Worker Killed In Kuwait Strike

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

An Indian worker was killed after an Iranian strike hit a power and water desalination facility in Kuwait, marking a serious escalation in the regional conflict and raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreign workers in Gulf infrastructure zones. Kuwaiti authorities said the attack also damaged a service building at the plant, though operations […]

International

Pakistan Says Iran US Talks May Begin Soon

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that both the United States and Iran support Islamabad’s role in facilitating dialogue, with talks likely in the coming days as diplomatic activity around the Iran conflict intensifies. Pakistan is also hosting regional consultations aimed at reducing tensions and exploring a wider ceasefire path.

International

Kim Oversees North Korea Rocket Engine Test

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a ground test of an upgraded high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine, according to state media, in a move that points to continued efforts to expand the country’s long-range missile capabilities. The latest test is being seen as part of Pyongyang’s broader push to modernise its strategic weapons programme […]

International

Iran Warns US Against Military Escalation

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that Tehran will not surrender if the United States escalates the conflict, amid reports of possible American military planning in the region. His remarks came as tensions remained high over the prospect of deeper US involvement in the war. Iran Issues No Surrender Warning Qalibaf said Iran […]

National Politics

India Opposes WTO Investment Pact

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

India has opposed the proposed Investment Facilitation for Development agreement from being brought into the World Trade Organization framework, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying New Delhi stood alone on the issue at the WTO ministerial meeting. India’s position is that the pact should not be inserted as an Annex 4 plurilateral agreement […]

National Politics

Congress Names 284 Bengal Candidates

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Congress on Sunday released its first list of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, naming 284 nominees and signalling that the party is preparing for a full-scale solo contest in the state. The list includes senior leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Baharampur and several known faces from politically significant seats. Congress Releases Bengal […]

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PM Modi Warns Of Global Fuel Supply Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that the ongoing turmoil in parts of the world, especially in West Asia, could worsen fuel supply pressures and trigger a broader petrol and diesel crisis. Speaking during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, he said the situation remains serious but added that India is in a […]

International

Ukraine Expands Defence Ties With UAE, Qatar

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Ukraine has agreed to deepen defence cooperation with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy steps up his Gulf outreach amid rising regional tensions and continued uncertainty over support for Kyiv’s war effort. The new engagements signal Ukraine’s effort to build longer-term security partnerships beyond its traditional Western backers. Ukraine