Cricket Sports

Shami Says Retirement Is Not On His Mind

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

Mohammed Shami has said retirement is not on his mind despite being out of India’s national setup for an extended period. The veteran fast bowler said he will only step away from the game when he no longer enjoys playing, making it clear that selection setbacks have not changed his mindset. Mohammed Shami Retirement Remark […]

International

Kuwait Airport Hit In Drone Attack

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

Kuwait International Airport was hit in a drone attack early Wednesday, triggering a major fire after fuel storage tanks were struck, according to Kuwaiti civil aviation authorities. Officials said there were no casualties, while emergency teams moved quickly to contain the blaze and assess the damage. Kuwait Airport Drone Attack Triggers Fire The Civil Aviation […]

International

Trump Says US May Exit Iran War In Weeks

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

The United States may wind down its military involvement in the Iran conflict within the next two to three weeks, President Donald Trump said, signaling what could become Washington’s clearest timeline yet for stepping back from the war. His remarks came amid continuing uncertainty over how the conflict will end and whether any formal deal […]

International

Iran Says 10 Nurses Killed In Latest Attacks

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency reported that at least 10 Iranian nurses were killed in ongoing US-Israeli attacks, citing the head of the country’s Nursing System Organization. The report said the nurses were killed while on duty or at the scene of service, even as hospitals and emergency staff continued providing care. Iranian Nurses Killed […]

International

Iran Says Strike Hit Key Pharma Supply Facility

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

Tofigh Daru, a key pharmaceutical raw materials facility in Tehran, was identified by Iranian media as the site hit in the latest US-Israeli strike claimed by Iran. Iranian officials said the attack destroyed major production and research sections of the plant, raising concerns over the country’s supply of critical medical inputs. Tehran Pharmaceutical Facility Hit […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Donald Trump Has Destabilised Global Energy, The US Must Institutionalise Him and Compensate the World

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

For days now, the world has been watching the fallout of escalating conflict around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical energy chokepoints on the planet. Oil markets have turned volatile, shipping routes have come under pressure, insurance costs have risen, and countries far removed from the conflict are once again […]

South India State News

TVK Cadre Booked Over Poll Code Violation

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has landed in trouble after police booked party workers for allegedly conducting a roadshow in violation of election rules in Tamil Nadu. The case comes during an increasingly sensitive phase of the Assembly election campaign, with authorities closely monitoring rallies, processions and public mobilisation. TVK Cadre Booked

National Politics

Leander Paes Joins BJP Before Bengal Polls

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Tennis legend Leander Paes has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, stepping into active politics ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election. The former doubles world No. 1 and one of India’s most decorated athletes said the move gives him an opportunity to serve the country in a new way after spending decades representing India […]

International

Pete Hegseth Says Next Iran War Days Decisive

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the coming days in the Iran war will be decisive, while refusing to rule out the possible use of American ground forces. His remarks suggest Washington wants to keep military pressure high even as it signals that negotiations to end the conflict may still be possible. Pete […]

International

Trump Tells Allies To Get Their Own Oil

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Donald Trump has publicly told countries that did not support the US campaign against Iran to stop depending on Washington for energy security and instead secure their own oil. His remarks came as Iran continued to maintain pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting one of the world’s most important energy corridors and deepening concerns […]