International

Oil Prices Seen Staying Higher For Longer says Standard Chartered

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Oil prices are likely to stay elevated for a longer period as supply losses from the Gulf conflict continue to tighten global markets and limit the chances of a quick correction. The latest assessment reflects growing concern that disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz is not a short-term shock, but a structural supply problem […]

International

PCB Dismisses PSL Overseas Player Fears

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed concerns over the participation of overseas players in the Pakistan Super League, saying travel plans remain on track despite security worries triggered by the recent Pakistan airstrike on Afghanistan. The reassurance comes as the league prepares for its 11th season, with a large group of foreign players, including several […]

Law & Order National

NIA Widens Probe After Foreign Nationals Arrest

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

The National Investigation Agency has widened its probe after arresting multiple foreign nationals, including a U.S. citizen and several Ukrainian nationals, in a case linked to suspected terror activity and cross-border militant networks. The case has drawn attention because investigators believe the arrests may be part of a larger international support structure

South India State News

Kerala Says No Immediate LPG Shortage

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Kerala’s Left Democratic Front government has said there is no immediate shortage of domestic LPG in the State, even as concerns over supply disruptions continue in parts of the country due to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The assurance comes amid rising public anxiety over cooking gas availability, delayed refills and the broader impact of […]

International

US Hits Iran Missile Sites Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

The United States has struck Iranian missile positions near the Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, expanding its campaign against military assets that Washington says threaten shipping in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The latest action comes as tensions in the Gulf continue to disrupt maritime traffic, raise oil market concerns […]

South India State News

Rajinikanth Slams TVK Leader Remarks

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Actor Rajinikanth has publicly criticised remarks made by Aadhav Arjuna, a senior leader in Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam, ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The controversy has added a political edge to the pre-poll atmosphere, especially as parties and alliances begin positioning themselves more aggressively in the state. Rajinikanth Hits Out At Aadhav

South India State News

Congress Releases First Kerala List Of 55

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

The Congress has announced its first list of 55 candidates for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, giving the party’s campaign a formal start while leaving some politically sensitive decisions pending. The list includes several senior leaders and sitting legislators, but the party has not yet taken a final call on Members of Parliament who are […]

National

Government Tells Airlines To Keep 60% Seats Free of Selection Charges

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

The Centre has directed airlines to keep at least 60 percent of seats on every flight free of seat selection charges, in a move aimed at reducing extra costs for passengers. The new instructions are part of a wider set of pro-passenger measures issued by the Civil Aviation Ministry through the Directorate General of Civil […]

International

Iran Says Larijani Killing Will Not Destabilise System

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the killing of senior security official Ali Larijani will not destabilise the country’s political system, insisting that Iran’s institutions are strong enough to withstand the loss of even top-ranking figures. His remarks came after Tehran confirmed Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike, making him one of the […]

International

Iranian Projectile Hits Near UAE Air Base

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

An Iranian projectile hit near Australia’s Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, but all Australian personnel at the facility are safe, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The incident adds to growing concern over the widening reach of the regional conflict, which is now directly affecting military sites and support infrastructure across the […]