International

Pakistan Hosts Iran War De-Escalation Talks

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Pakistan will host Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt for talks on the Iran war from Sunday, as Islamabad positions itself as a possible venue for wider diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region. The meeting reflects Pakistan’s growing role in backchannel engagement as the conflict continues to threaten energy routes, trade flows and […]

International

India Denies Musk Joined Modi-Trump Call

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

India has denied reports that Elon Musk joined the phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the Iran war, with the Ministry of External Affairs clarifying that the March 24 conversation was only between the two leaders. The clarification comes after a foreign media report claimed the billionaire was […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Dear America: Get In The Streets Before This Orange Circus Burns The World

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

The latest outburst from Donald Trump should have been the breaking point. When a sitting U.S. president boasts that Mohammed bin Salman is “kissing my ass,” casually declares “Cuba is next,” toys with NATO commitments, and jokes about renaming the Strait of Hormuz in the middle of a live war, this is no longer just […]

International

Israel Claims Strike On Iran Naval HQ

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Israel’s military said it carried out overnight airstrikes on the Tehran headquarters of Iran’s Marine Industries Organization, describing the target as a key naval production centre tied to advanced maritime weapons. The reported strike adds to a widening campaign against Iran’s defence-industrial network as the conflict continues to expand. Israel Says It Hit Iran Naval

Automobile Electric Vehicles

Centre Revises PM E-DRIVE EV Deadlines

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

The Centre has revised the PM E-DRIVE scheme, extending incentive timelines for some electric vehicle segments while tightening payout conditions under the fund-limited programme. The changes are aimed at keeping support in place for electric scooters and selected three-wheelers, but with stricter caps and clearer cut-off dates. PM E-DRIVE Scheme Gets New Deadlines Under

Business

KPMG To Cut Hundreds Of UK Jobs

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

KPMG is preparing to cut almost 600 jobs in the UK as the firm responds to a prolonged slowdown and unusually low staff turnover in parts of its business. The move reflects continued pressure in the professional services sector, where weaker market conditions have reduced hiring momentum and forced firms to reassess workforce size. KPMG […]

International

Iran Vows Heavy Price After Israeli Strikes

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Iran has warned that Israel will pay a “heavy price” after fresh strikes hit major industrial and nuclear-linked sites, as Tehran said the attacks undermined the diplomatic window set by US President Donald Trump for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchange has added fresh pressure to an already widening regional war and raised […]

International

Russia Bans Gasoline Exports From April 1

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Russia will ban gasoline exports from April 1 to July 31 as the government moves to protect domestic fuel supply and contain price volatility amid the global energy shock triggered by the Iran war. The decision signals Moscow’s concern that turbulence in international oil markets could spill over into its own retail fuel system despite […]

Finance

RBI Caps Rupee Open Positions At $100 Million

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has capped banks’ net open positions in the rupee at $100 million in the onshore deliverable market, in a move aimed at containing currency volatility after the rupee fell to a record low against the US dollar. The step comes as pressure on the Indian currency has intensified amid higher […]

International

Kuwait Oil Price Rises Above $118 Per Barrel

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Kuwait’s crude price climbed sharply to $118.93 per barrel after rising by $8.10, as the conflict involving Iran and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz continued to drive fears of tighter global energy supplies. The jump reflects the broader pressure on oil markets as traders remain focused on the risk of prolonged instability in […]