International

Iran Claims US AWACS Hit In Saudi Strike

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Iran has claimed that a recent strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia damaged a US E-3 Sentry airborne warning aircraft and multiple refuelling planes, in what would mark a major escalation in the regional conflict. The claim surfaced after reports earlier confirmed that an Iranian missile and drone attack on the base […]

Law & Order National

Delhi Police Arrest Man In Hoax Bomb Threat Case

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Mysuru for allegedly sending multiple hoax bomb threat emails to government offices, schools and courts, triggering panic and repeated security responses over the past month. The accused, identified as Srinivas, is now being taken to Delhi for further questioning as investigators examine the scale of the threats and […]

Law & Order National

Passenger Booked After IndiGo Exit Scare

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

A passenger on a Bengaluru to Varanasi IndiGo flight was booked after allegedly trying to open the emergency exit door shortly before landing, forcing the pilot to abort the first landing attempt and take the aircraft back into the air. The flight landed safely a few minutes later at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in […]

National

Modi Says Gulf Nations Protecting Indians

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Gulf countries were giving priority to the safety of Indians amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, while accusing the Congress of making statements that could endanger Indian nationals living in the region. He made the remarks at a rally in Palakkad, Kerala, where he also said the Centre […]

International

Trump Hints At Seizing Iran’s Kharg Island

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Washington could target Iran’s oil network more directly, including Kharg Island, in comments that added to already rising tensions in West Asia. The remarks came as the conflict continued to disrupt energy markets and fuel fears of a wider escalation involving strategic oil infrastructure. Trump Signals Kharg Island […]

International

Indian Worker Killed In Kuwait Strike

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

An Indian worker was killed after an Iranian strike hit a power and water desalination facility in Kuwait, marking a serious escalation in the regional conflict and raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreign workers in Gulf infrastructure zones. Kuwaiti authorities said the attack also damaged a service building at the plant, though operations […]

International

Pakistan Says Iran US Talks May Begin Soon

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that both the United States and Iran support Islamabad’s role in facilitating dialogue, with talks likely in the coming days as diplomatic activity around the Iran conflict intensifies. Pakistan is also hosting regional consultations aimed at reducing tensions and exploring a wider ceasefire path.

International

Kim Oversees North Korea Rocket Engine Test

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a ground test of an upgraded high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine, according to state media, in a move that points to continued efforts to expand the country’s long-range missile capabilities. The latest test is being seen as part of Pyongyang’s broader push to modernise its strategic weapons programme […]

International

Iran Warns US Against Military Escalation

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that Tehran will not surrender if the United States escalates the conflict, amid reports of possible American military planning in the region. His remarks came as tensions remained high over the prospect of deeper US involvement in the war. Iran Issues No Surrender Warning Qalibaf said Iran […]

National Politics

India Opposes WTO Investment Pact

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

India has opposed the proposed Investment Facilitation for Development agreement from being brought into the World Trade Organization framework, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying New Delhi stood alone on the issue at the WTO ministerial meeting. India’s position is that the pact should not be inserted as an Annex 4 plurilateral agreement […]