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India Won the World Cup. Why Is Kirti Azad Trying to Ruin the Moment?

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

India’s World Cup victory should have been a moment of unfiltered national joy. Millions of fans celebrated a team that carried the hopes of a country and delivered one of the most memorable sporting achievements in recent years. Yet, almost immediately after the celebrations began, former cricketer and politician Kirti Azad decided to question why […]

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Maharashtra Scraps Bike Taxi Permits: Compliance or Union Pressure?

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The Maharashtra government’s decision to scrap bike taxi permits and effectively shut down the sector has triggered a serious debate about regulatory priorities and political influence. The official justification offered is “non-compliance with permit conditions,” but the consequences of this decision go far beyond paperwork. Thousands of gig workers have suddenly lost a

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BARC Study Rejects US-Promoted HALEU-Thorium Fuel for Indian Reactors

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The debate around thorium-based nuclear fuel has resurfaced after scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) published a study concluding that HALEU-thorium fuel, a concept promoted by a U.S.-based company, is unsuitable for India’s nuclear reactors. The proposal suggested that mixing high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) with thorium could allow India to use

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Turkey Tightens Air Defence After Missile Incident

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Turkey has strengthened its air defence posture after a second Iranian ballistic missile was intercepted by NATO systems after entering Turkish airspace, marking a fresh sign of how the wider regional conflict is spilling toward neighbouring states. The latest incident has raised pressure on Ankara as it tries to avoid being drawn directly into a […]

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Iran Claims Missile Strike On US Base In Iraq

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted the Al-Harir Air Base in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, describing the strike as part of its continuing response in the widening regional conflict. The claim came alongside a separate diplomatic controversy after a UAE mission in Iraqi Kurdistan was hit in a drone strike, adding to fears […]

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Hungary Bans Fuel Exports Amid Oil Price Surge

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Hungary has banned exports of crude oil, diesel and 95-octane petrol and will release fuel from state reserves as the government moves to contain the domestic impact of rising global oil prices. The measures come as wider tensions affecting oil supply routes continue to push energy costs higher across Europe. Hungary Bans Crude Oil And […]

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India Advises Citizens In Bahrain

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

India has issued a safety advisory for its citizens in Bahrain, asking them to remain vigilant and follow instructions issued by local authorities as tensions continue to rise in West Asia. The advisory was issued by the Indian Embassy in Bahrain, which said it is operating normally while monitoring the situation closely. India Issues Bahrain […]

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US Designates Afghanistan Over Wrongful Detention

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The United States has designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing the Taliban of using foreign detainees as leverage in what Washington described as hostage diplomacy. The move marks a further hardening of the US position toward the Taliban-led administration and puts renewed focus on Americans still believed to be detained in […]

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UAE Says Its Bases Will Not Be Used For Iran Attacks

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has said its territory and military bases will not be used for attacks against Iran, as Gulf countries try to avoid being pulled deeper into the widening conflict in West Asia. The statement came from a senior Emirati diplomat, who also repeated the UAE’s call for de-escalation and renewed diplomacy. UAE […]

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Iran Rules Out Talks As Conflict Continues

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Iran Rules Out Talks As Conflict Continues Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran is prepared to continue its missile attacks for as long as necessary and indicated that negotiations with the United States are no longer on the table. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would […]