International

India US Close To Critical Minerals Deal

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

India, US Near Critical Minerals Agreement India and the United States are close to finalising a major agreement on critical minerals aimed at strengthening supply chains for advanced manufacturing, energy systems and emerging technologies. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said a significant announcement on the pact could be made within the next few months […]

Business Finance

ED Raids 19 Sites In ₹597 Crore IDFC Fraud

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted search operations at 19 locations across Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Gurugram and Bengaluru in connection with an alleged ₹597-crore fraud linked to IDFC First Bank. Authorities also froze more than 90 bank accounts suspected to be connected to the diversion of funds as investigators attempt to trace the money trail […]

National

Government Urges Public To Avoid LPG Panic Booking

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

The Centre on Friday urged people not to queue outside LPG distributors or engage in panic booking, saying household supplies remain uninterrupted despite concerns triggered by the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz disruption. The government said no distributor across the country has reported a dry-out and appealed to consumers not to act […]

International

Pete Hegseth Says Iran Supreme Leader Wounded

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Hegseth Says Iran Supreme Leader Wounded US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is wounded and likely disfigured, marking the first official public statement from the Trump administration on his health since he assumed leadership. The remarks came as questions continued over Tehran’s command structure during the

Op-Eds Opinion

Aroon Purie and Kalli Purie Must Explain Why Laura Loomer Was Invited to India Today Conclave

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

The India Today Conclave has long projected itself as one of India’s most influential platforms for political, diplomatic and cultural dialogue. The event claims to bring together voices that shape global thinking. Yet the decision to invite Laura Loomer, a political activist widely known for making offensive remarks about India and Indians, has triggered serious […]

Entertainment

Dhurandhar 2 Advance Booking Nears ₹60 Crore

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 has posted a strong advance booking run ahead of its March 19 release, with early sales in India and overseas pushing the film close to the ₹60 crore mark worldwide. The Aditya Dhar-directed action thriller is seeing strong traction even before regular domestic shows have fully opened for booking, making it […]

Research & Discoveries Science

Scientists Create New Diamond Form Harder Than Regular Diamond

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Scientists Create Hexagonal Diamond In Lab Researchers have created a laboratory-made form of hexagonal diamond, also known as lonsdaleite, a rare carbon structure previously linked mainly to meteorite impacts. The development is being seen as a materials science breakthrough because the synthetic sample showed hardness slightly above that of conventional natural diamond.

AI & Robotics

Musk Warns AI Chatbots May Risk Vulnerable Users

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Elon Musk has warned that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT could be dangerous for children and people facing severe mental health distress, reviving his long-running criticism of OpenAI’s safety practices. His remarks came amid renewed public debate over how AI systems should respond in sensitive situations involving minors and emotionally vulnerable users. Musk Criticises

International

Netanyahu Says Iran Regime Change Is Uncertain

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he cannot say with certainty whether the Iranian people will overthrow the current regime, even as Israel continues to argue that its military campaign has weakened Tehran’s leadership and security apparatus. His remarks came during a press conference in which he also issued a warning to Iran’s new […]

International

US KC-135 Refuelling Plane Crashes In Iraq

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

A US military aerial refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the ongoing regional conflict, with rescue efforts launched immediately after the incident. American officials said the aircraft went down in what was described as friendly airspace, while another aircraft involved in the mission landed safely. US Refuelling Aircraft Crash In Iraq