Op-Eds Opinion

Rahul Gandhi’s Chai-Biscuit Politics: When India Needed Accountability, the Opposition Chose Optics

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The ongoing war involving Iran has created genuine anxiety across energy markets worldwide. For India, the concern is even more immediate because a large share of its oil and LPG supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Any disruption in that narrow shipping corridor can quickly translate into shortages, price spikes, and panic among households […]

International

US Offers Reward For Mojtaba Khamenei

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and several senior Iranian officials, marking a fresh escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Tehran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The announcement was made under the US Rewards for Justice programme, which targets […]

International

Iran Israel War Escalates Across West Asia

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States continued to escalate on March 14, with fresh military strikes, drone attacks and rising tensions across West Asia. The war has expanded beyond direct exchanges between the main parties and is now affecting regional security, shipping routes and energy markets. US Strikes Iranian Military Targets The […]

National

Centre Sets Up Fund To Tackle Global Risks

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The Centre has proposed a new economic stabilisation fund of Rs 57,381 crore to help India respond to global economic pressures, supply chain disruptions and other external shocks. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move is aimed at giving the government fiscal flexibility at a time when global uncertainty, including the West Asia conflict, is […]

International

Iran Hits Out At US Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Washington’s temporary easing of restrictions on some Russian oil cargoes has triggered a sharp response from Iran, with Tehran accusing the United States of double standards after earlier pressure on India to reduce purchases from Moscow. The remarks come at a time when the war in West Asia has unsettled global energy markets and pushed […]

International

Trump Warns Iran Over Kharg Island Oil Hub

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The conflict in West Asia escalated further after US President Donald Trump warned that Iran’s key oil export hub at Kharg Island could be targeted if disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continue. The warning comes amid rising tensions in the region and growing concern over the safety of global energy supply routes […]

International

Iran Clears Indian LPG Ships Through Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Iran has allowed two Indian-flagged LPG carriers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, easing immediate concerns over fuel supply disruptions as conflict in West Asia continues to affect one of the world’s busiest energy routes. The development followed remarks by Iran’s ambassador to India, who said Indian vessels could expect safe passage and described […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Reuters’ LPG Story Shows Why Headline Accountability Matters

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

A recent Reuters headline claimed that “kitchens across India ditch hot food due to cooking gas shortage.” Within hours, the phrase began circulating across social media and news platforms, creating the impression that households across India were struggling to cook because LPG cylinders had become unavailable. Whether or not the underlying story contained isolated

International

Afghanistan Drones Hit Pakistan Kohat Military Fort

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Afghanistan carried out retaliatory drone strikes targeting a Pakistani military installation in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two neighbouring countries. Afghan officials said the operation was launched in response to recent Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan that reportedly caused civilian casualties. Afghanistan Drone

International

Trump Says Iran “About To Surrender”

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Trump Says Iran “About To Surrender” US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is “about to surrender” amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, describing recent military operations as the removal of a major threat. The statement was reportedly made during a virtual meeting with leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations […]