International

Trump Seeks Naval Coalition For Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

The United States is pushing for a broader naval response in the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said several countries may send warships to help keep the strategic waterway open. His remarks came amid growing disruption in Gulf shipping and rising fears over global energy supplies as tensions with Iran continue to intensify. […]

International

Iran Warns People To Leave UAE Port Areas

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

Iran has warned people to stay away from major port areas in the United Arab Emirates after tensions escalated following a United States strike on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key hub for the country’s oil exports. The warning comes amid rising regional security concerns after a drone interception incident triggered a fire near the UAE […]

Business Markets

Meta Plans Major Layoffs Amid AI Push

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Meta is preparing another round of workforce reductions as the company increases investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and technology. The move reflects a broader shift in the global technology sector, where companies are restructuring operations and reallocating resources to support rapid AI development. Meta Layoffs Linked To AI Investment Meta is

Business Markets

SEBI Chief Advises Patience During Market Volatility

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Market regulator SEBI has advised investors to remain patient amid heightened global financial uncertainty, saying volatility in markets is a normal phenomenon during periods of geopolitical tension and economic disruption. The message came as global markets face turbulence due to conflicts in West Asia, energy supply concerns and shifting capital flows across economies.

Cricket Sports

BCCI To Honour Binny, Rahu Dravid, Mithali Raj

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will honour former cricketers Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid and Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Naman Awards 2026. The recognition acknowledges their long-standing contributions to Indian cricket across different eras and formats. BCCI Naman Awards 2026 Honours Legends The BCCI confirmed that the Lifetime

International

North Korea Fires Missile During US Drills

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast on Saturday as the United States and South Korea conducted joint military exercises in the region. The launch added to rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, where Pyongyang has frequently criticised allied military drills as a security threat. North Korea Ballistic Missile […]

National

PM Modi Targets Congress At Assam Rally

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday used a public event in Assam to sharply criticise the Congress, accusing it of working against India’s development while highlighting a fresh round of infrastructure spending in the Northeast. Speaking in Silchar on the second day of his Assam visit, Modi linked the criticism to what he described as […]

International

UAE Allows 30-Day Visa Extension For Indians

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has introduced temporary visa relief measures for Indian travellers amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Authorities have allowed a 30-day visa extension without penalties for those unable to leave the country due to flight disruptions and regional security concerns linked to the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. […]

Law & Order National

Centre Revokes Sonam Wangchuk NSA Detention

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The Centre has revoked the detention of climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, bringing an end to a preventive detention order that had drawn attention in recent weeks. Officials confirmed that the decision was taken after reviewing the circumstances surrounding his detention. Sonam Wangchuk Detention Revoked Sonam Wangchuk

Op-Eds Opinion

Section 301 Probes Reveal A Larger Question: Who Appointed The United States As Global Trade Referee?

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The United States has launched a sweeping investigation under Section 301 of its Trade Act against India and 59 other countries over alleged failures to curb goods produced using forced labour. Washington has once again positioned itself as the arbiter of global trade ethics, using domestic legislation to scrutinize the policies of sovereign nations across […]