International

Trump Comments On Mojtaba Khamenei Reports

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said Mojtaba Khamenei is likely still alive, though “damaged,” amid mounting reports about the Iranian leader’s health after recent strikes linked to the ongoing Iran war. The remarks came as Mojtaba Khamenei remained out of public view and questions continued over his condition following the attack that reportedly killed his […]

International

US Allows Limited Russian Oil Sales Amid Gulf Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

The United States has issued a temporary sanctions license allowing the sale, delivery, or offloading of Russian crude oil and petroleum products that were already loaded onto vessels on or before 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on March 12, 2026. The authorization remains valid until April 11, 2026, as global energy markets react to the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Energy Security or Energy Illusion? India’s LPG Crisis Explains the Truth

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

The images dominating global television screens today show missiles streaking across Middle Eastern skies, oil facilities burning and military aircraft crossing hostile airspace. But far away from these battlefields, the consequences are unfolding in a far more ordinary place: the Indian kitchen. As tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz escalate, reports of LPG

International

Khamenei Says Hormuz Closure Is Leverage

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage in the ongoing war, marking his first public statement since taking over the country’s top post. The message, read on state television rather than delivered on camera, also signalled that Iran intends to continue military pressure […]

Cricket Sports

Bumrah Says Pressure Moments Bring Most Joy

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Jasprit Bumrah said there is no better feeling on the cricket field than delivering for the team in the toughest moments, after playing a decisive role in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph. The fast bowler’s comments came after his match-winning spell in the final against New Zealand, where he once again showed why he […]

Business

Shell Declares Force Majeure On Qatar LNG

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Shell has declared force majeure on LNG contracts linked to supplies from Qatar after disruption at QatarEnergy’s major export facility forced a halt in production, adding fresh pressure to global gas markets already strained by the wider Gulf crisis. The move means Shell can temporarily suspend contractual delivery obligations to some buyers because of circumstances […]

Economy National

Rupee Hits Record Low In Early Trade

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

The rupee fell 31 paise to 92.32 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, hitting a fresh record low as rising crude oil prices and broader risk aversion weighed heavily on the Indian currency. The sharp move came amid renewed pressure on emerging market assets after energy markets reacted to escalating tensions in […]

AI & Robotics Technology

Anthropic Launches Mac AI Agent System

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Anthropic has introduced a new AI software system called Personal Computer, designed to run on Mac devices and function as a persistent AI agent capable of handling tasks across apps and services. The system is being described as software rather than a new hardware product, with the goal of turning an always-on Mac into a […]

National Politics

Arvind Kejriwal Blames Modi For LPG Shortage

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Arvind Kejriwal has blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy for the LPG shortage and supply disruption being reported in parts of India amid the wider West Asia conflict. The AAP chief said India’s energy vulnerability had deepened because of its heavy dependence on supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz, while the Centre has […]

International

Pentagon Says Iran War Cost US $11.3 Billion

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

The first phase of the US-Iran war cost the United States more than $11.3 billion in just six days, according to estimates shared by Pentagon officials with senators during a classified briefing on Capitol Hill. The figure is one of the earliest detailed wartime cost assessments to emerge since the United States joined Israel in […]