International

US Hits Iran Mine Boats Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

The United States has stepped up military pressure on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian mine-laying vessels as fears of disruption to one of the world’s busiest oil shipping lanes continue to grow. The development has added fresh uncertainty to global energy markets and raised concerns over wider regional escalation. US Strikes Iranian […]

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Iran Warns Trump After Mojtaba Threat

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

  Iran has issued a sharp warning to US President Donald Trump after his latest remarks against Iran and its new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, adding another layer of tension to an already escalating conflict. The exchange came as both sides hardened their public messaging over military strikes, oil routes and the future direction of […]

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US Warns Iran Of Most Intense Day Of Strikes

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The United States has warned that Tuesday could see the most intense round of strikes yet inside Iran, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saying Washington was preparing a larger wave of attacks as the conflict enters a more dangerous phase. The statement came as the US claimed Iran’s recent missile fire had reduced sharply under […]

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Trump Warns Iran’s New Supreme Leader

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning aimed at Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, saying he does not believe the new leader “can live in peace” as tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran. The remark adds to the sharp rhetoric that has followed Iran’s leadership transition during the wider regional conflict. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

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 […]