International

White House Eyes Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as Leader in Iran Strategy Shift

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

The White House is reportedly considering Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a possible channel for future engagement with Tehran, with some officials said to view him as a figure who could play a larger leadership role if the conflict reshapes Iran’s political structure. The reported internal thinking suggests Washington is now looking beyond […]

International

Jaishankar Rubio Discuss Energy Security Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the worsening energy security crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict, highlighting growing concern over the impact on oil flows, shipping routes and broader economic stability. The conversation reflects the increasing diplomatic focus on protecting supply chains as tensions around

Business Industry

Textile Industry Welcomes RoDTEP Restoration

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

The textile industry has welcomed the Centre’s decision to restore full RoDTEP benefits, calling it a major relief for exporters facing pressure from weak global demand, higher logistics costs and uncertainty in overseas markets. The move reverses the earlier reduction in export incentives and is expected to improve competitiveness for textile units, especially in large

Business

Anil Ambani Seeks Panel To Fix Actual Dues

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Industrialist Anil Ambani has told the Supreme Court that he is not a fugitive and has asked for a lenders’ committee to be formed to determine his actual dues, as legal scrutiny around Reliance Communications and related financial disputes continues. The request is part of his effort to challenge the scale and characterisation of the […]

Government Policies National

Lok Sabha May Rise To 816 For Women’s Quota

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

The Centre is considering a major increase in Lok Sabha strength to 816 seats as part of a plan to implement one-third reservation for women in Parliament without displacing existing MPs. The proposal would mark the first expansion of the House in more than five decades and could significantly reshape India’s political landscape ahead of […]

International

Rosatom To Evacuate More Staff From Bushehr Plant

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom will evacuate more personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant this week, leaving only a few dozen staff at the site as safety concerns grow around the facility. The move follows recent reports of a strike landing close to the working reactor, though no damage or injuries were reported. Rosatom […]

International

Israel Wary Of US Concessions In Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Israel is publicly projecting unity with the United States over the conflict with Iran, but concerns are reportedly growing within its leadership over what Washington may agree to if diplomacy with Tehran gathers pace. The unease centres on whether US negotiations could produce concessions that Israel sees as weakening its strategic position. Israel Shows Public […]

International

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Defends Trump Oil Record On Iran Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran crisis and said he had tremendous confidence in the engagement the president claims to have had with Tehran. His remarks came as the administration tried to reassure markets and voters that it is managing both the diplomatic track and the energy fallout […]

International

Trump Says Iran Wants Deal Despite Public Denial

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he was “not sure what they are referring to” after Iranian media denied that Tehran was engaged in talks with Washington, while also insisting that Iran “wants to make a deal badly.” The exchange underlined the gap between the public positions of the two sides even as the United States […]

International

Iran Rejects Trump Claims On US Strike Talks

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that talks are underway over pausing U.S. strikes on Tehran’s energy sites, pushing back against Washington’s suggestion that there is a live diplomatic channel producing results. Iran Rejects Trump Claims On Talks Iran made clear that Trump’s description of ongoing talks is not accepted by Tehran. […]