International

Trump Threatens To Take Kharg Island

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

US President Donald Trump has threatened to take control of Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil export hub, as tensions between Washington and Tehran intensified after two days of strikes. Trump Threatens Kharg Island Takeover Trump said the United States would be “taking” Kharg Island, which is one of Iran’s most important oil export facilities. […]

South India State News

Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 Set For Approval

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

The Centre is set to approve Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Phase 3 project, which will include two new corridors and a double-decker infrastructure plan aimed at improving connectivity across key parts of the city. Bengaluru Namma Metro Phase 3 Approval Namma Metro Phase 3 is expected to move forward with central approval for two major corridors […]

Op-Eds Opinion

The Tejas Story Is a Lesson in Defence Supply Chains

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft programme has often been viewed through the lens of technological achievement. For decades, the project symbolised India’s determination to design, develop and manufacture a modern fighter aircraft without relying entirely on foreign platforms. The programme survived delays, changing operational requirements, technological

Football Sports

Infantino Defends US World Cup Hosting

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the United States as a 2026 World Cup host amid growing scrutiny over visa issues and entry denials, saying FIFA cannot decide government immigration policy. FIFA Defends US World Cup Hosting Infantino said FIFA remains confident in the United States as one of the three host nations for the […]

Defence National

Made In India C295 Completes Test Flight

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

India’s first locally assembled Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, marking a major milestone for the country’s defence aviation manufacturing programme. Made In India C295 Completes Test Flight The first “Made in India” Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully conducted its

Government Policies National

Ethanol Petrol Gets Excise Duty Waiver

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

The Centre has exempted higher ethanol-blended petrol from central excise duty, covering petrol blends containing 22 percent to 30 percent ethanol as part of India’s push to promote cleaner fuel and reduce crude oil import dependence. Higher Ethanol Blended Petrol Exempted The exemption applies to petrol blends with ethanol content between 22 percent and 30 […]

Business Finance

RBI Cancels Registration Of 135 NBFCs

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the certificates of registration of 135 non-banking financial companies in a major regulatory action aimed at tightening oversight of the NBFC sector. RBI Cancels Registration Of 135 NBFCs The central bank has cancelled the certificates of registration of 135 NBFCs, meaning these entities can no longer operate as […]

International

UN Chief Warns Of Full War Risk

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that renewed strikes between Iran and the United States could push West Asia toward a wider war, urging all sides to avoid further escalation. UN Chief Warns On West Asia War Risk Guterres told the United Nations Security Council that the region faces the danger of a limited […]

Cricket Sports

Ben Stokes Dropped From England Squad

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

England Test captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson have been left out of the squad for the second Test against New Zealand as the England and Wales Cricket Board investigates an alleged nightclub incident. Ben Stokes Dropped From England Squad The ECB confirmed that Stokes and Atkinson have not been made available for […]

Uncategorized

Trump Claims Secret Hormuz Oil Mission

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said the US military carried out a secret mission to help oil tankers and commercial ships move through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that more than 100 million barrels of oil passed through the key waterway under American military support. US Military Mission In Strait Of Hormuz Trump said he […]