International

Lebanon Strike Kills 12 Health Workers

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

A strike on a primary healthcare centre in southern Lebanon killed 12 health workers, according to World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who said the victims included doctors, paramedics and nurses. The incident was reported late on March 13 and has added to concern over attacks affecting medical services during the wider regional conflict.

International

UAE Acts Against 19 Indians Over War Posts

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has ordered legal action against 35 people, including 19 Indian nationals, for allegedly sharing misleading and fabricated social media content during the ongoing regional conflict linked to the Iran war. The case has drawn attention to how Gulf authorities are responding to online misinformation, especially content created or altered using

International

Iran Denies Ceasefire Or US Talks

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran neither sought a ceasefire nor requested negotiations with the United States during the ongoing war, directly rejecting claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that Iran was looking for a deal. Araghchi made the remarks in a televised interview as fighting and regional tensions continued to shape diplomatic […]

International

Netanyahu Posts Video Amid Death Rumours

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video of himself from a cafe in Jerusalem after rumours circulated in Iranian media and online that he had been killed or injured. The video appeared to be a direct response to the claims and was presented as proof that he was alive amid heightened tensions between Israel […]

International

Trump Pushes Allies On Hormuz Ship Escorts

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked allied countries to help escort commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but early responses suggest there is no broad consensus yet on a joint naval effort. The issue has gained urgency as continued disruption in the waterway has affected global energy flows and pushed several countries to reassess […]

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Dubai Airport Fire After Drone Incident

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

A fire broke out near Dubai International Airport early on March 16 after a drone-related incident damaged a fuel tank in the vicinity of the airport, leading authorities to temporarily suspend flight operations as a precaution. Officials later said the fire had been brought under control and no injuries were reported. Dubai Airport Fire After […]

National

Jaishankar Says Hormuz Talks Showing Results

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said India’s talks with Iran on restoring shipping movement through the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to show results, offering some relief amid continuing disruption in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. His remarks come after Indian-flagged vessels were allowed to pass through the route following sustained

East India State News

SCB Hospital Fire Kills 10 In Cuttack

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

A major fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack early on March 16 left at least 10 patients dead and several hospital staff injured, triggering an emergency response and renewed scrutiny of fire safety standards in public hospitals. The blaze was reported from the trauma care intensive care unit, where critically ill patients […]

South India State News

AIADMK Says No Talks With Vijay Party

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has said neither his party nor its allies have held any talks so far with actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, pushing back against speculation over a possible electoral understanding ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election. His remarks come as alliance discussions remain a key focus in the […]

National

Assembly Poll Dates Announced In Five Regions

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, setting the stage for a major round of state-level political contests. Polling will begin in April, with West Bengal voting in two phases, while the other four regions will go to the polls in […]