International

Air Canada Plane Hits Fire Truck At LaGuardia

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and injuring several others in a major runway accident that forced the temporary closure of one of the busiest airports in the United States. The aircraft had arrived from Montreal when the collision took place during […]

Government Policies National

ED Probes Dubai Property Buys Via Credit Cards

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Indian enforcement authorities have started scrutinising residents who bought property in Dubai using international credit cards, with the Enforcement Directorate reportedly issuing notices in cases where the payment route may have violated foreign exchange rules. The development has drawn attention to the growing legal risks around overseas property purchases that do not

International

Trump Iran Deadline Expires As Strike Fears Grow

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

The expiry of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline to Iran has intensified uncertainty over whether Washington is preparing a larger military strike, even as no confirmed new American attack had been publicly announced at the time the deadline ran out. The focus has shifted from the ultimatum itself to whether the United States will […]

International

Australia Singapore Sign Energy Supply Deal

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Australia and Singapore have signed a new energy security agreement to strengthen coordination and protect the uninterrupted flow of key fuel supplies as tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue to disrupt global markets. The two countries said the cooperation will focus on diesel and liquefied natural gas, reflecting growing concern over supply chain resilience […]

International

Iran Warns Of Retaliatory Strikes On Power Plants

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Iran has warned that any attack on its electricity infrastructure will trigger retaliatory strikes on Israeli power plants and regional facilities that supply electricity to American military bases. The statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps marks another sharp escalation in the widening conflict, with threats now extending beyond military targets to critical

International

Indonesia Plans Savings To Tackle Iran War Impact

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Indonesia is preparing budget savings of up to 80 trillion rupiah, about $4.7 billion, to cushion its economy from the fallout of the US-Israel war against Iran. The move reflects growing concern in Jakarta over rising energy costs, inflation pressure and the wider economic risks linked to the conflict in West Asia. Indonesia Plans 80 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Enemies Are Not Safe Anywhere. A Silent Salute To The Unknown Men

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Over the past few years, a quiet but unmistakable pattern has emerged. Individuals linked to violence against India, figures who once believed that foreign soil guaranteed their safety, have begun falling one by one. The reports often read the same way. Masked gunmen arrive, a few shots are fired, and the attackers disappear without a […]

International

IEA Warns Global Economy Faces Major Threat

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that the global economy is facing a major threat as the current energy shock combines elements of past oil crises with fresh gas market disruption. Speaking in Canberra, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the ongoing conflict has created one of the most serious energy emergencies […]

Cricket Sports

Dasun Shanaka Set To Join Rajasthan Royals

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Dasun Shanaka is set to join Rajasthan Royals as a replacement for injured England all-rounder Sam Curran ahead of IPL 2026, giving the franchise a late but experienced squad reinforcement before the new season. The move comes after Curran was ruled out with a suspected groin injury, forcing Rajasthan to look for a like-for-like all-round […]

National

Shashi Tharoor Slams New Transgender Bill

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticised the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it a deeply regressive proposal and warning that it could weaken rights linked to gender identity, privacy and dignity. His remarks have added momentum to the growing opposition from lawmakers and activists who say the proposed changes depart […]