International

Iran Halts Qatar LNG Tankers At Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

Two Qatar LNG tankers that had earlier received clearance to cross the Strait of Hormuz were later halted by Iran, highlighting the continued fragility of energy transit through one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. The development has added fresh uncertainty to global gas supplies at a time when Gulf shipping remains under intense […]

International

Report Claims Mojtaba Khamenei Is Unconscious

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

A fresh wave of uncertainty has hit Iran’s leadership after reports claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious and receiving treatment in the holy city of Qom. The claim has not been independently verified, and no official confirmation has emerged from Iranian authorities so far. Mojtaba Khamenei Health Report Reports circulating on April 7 said Mojtaba […]

International

WHO Suspends Gaza Medical Evacuations

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

The World Health Organization has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza through the Rafah crossing after a contractor working with the agency was killed during what it described as a security incident. The move has added to concerns over the worsening humanitarian situation, especially for critically ill patients waiting to leave Gaza for treatment in Egypt. […]

International

Iran Forms Human Chains As Trump Threatens

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

Iran has called on young people to form symbolic human chains around key power plants as a fresh US deadline linked to the Strait of Hormuz approached, adding a dramatic public mobilisation element to an already tense standoff. The move came after President Donald Trump sharply escalated his threats, warning of strikes on Iranian infrastructure […]

International

Iran Questions US Motive In F-15E Rescue

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

A fresh war of narratives has broken out after Iran alleged that the United States may have used a high-risk mission to rescue a downed F-15E crew member as cover for another objective, including a possible attempt to seize enriched uranium. The claim surfaced after Washington publicly praised the operation as a complex and daring […]

National

DRDO Bengaluru Bomb Threat Turns Hoax

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

A bomb threat email sent to a DRDO facility in Bengaluru triggered a major security response before police declared it a hoax after a full search of the premises. The alert briefly raised concerns over security at a sensitive defence installation, but no explosives were found and an investigation is now underway into the source […]

National

Kalpakkam Reactor Marks Nuclear Milestone

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

India’s civil nuclear programme crossed a major milestone after the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu attained criticality, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call it a defining step in the country’s nuclear journey. The achievement marks the transition of the long-delayed reactor into a key testing and commissioning phase before power […]

South India State News

Nine Cops Get Death In Sattankulam Case

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

A court in Madurai has sentenced all nine convicted policemen to death in the 2020 Sattankulam custodial deaths case, one of the most closely watched police brutality cases in Tamil Nadu. The verdict comes nearly six years after the deaths of P. Jayaraj and his son J. Benicks, whose case had triggered national outrage and […]

International

Trump Warns Iran Of Massive US Strike

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

Trump escalated his rhetoric on Iran by warning that the United States could “take out” the entire country in a single night if Tehran failed to agree to a deal before his latest deadline. The remarks came as ceasefire talks remained uncertain and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continued to fuel fears of a […]

International

Pakistan Fuel Policy Faces IMF Pressure

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

Pakistan’s fuel pricing policy is facing renewed scrutiny after the International Monetary Fund raised concerns over distortions in the country’s petroleum pricing system. The issue has become more urgent as Pakistan deals with volatility in global oil markets and growing pressure on its fiscal position. IMF Raises Pakistan Fuel Pricing Concerns The IMF has pressed […]