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NCERT Withdraws Class 8 Judiciary Book

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

NCERT has withdrawn a Class 8 social science textbook and issued an unconditional apology after a chapter on the judiciary triggered strong objections and legal scrutiny. The move came after controversy over passages seen as inappropriate in the way they discussed corruption and functioning within the judicial system. NCERT Withdraws Class 8 Social Science Book […]

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PM Modi Launches Rs 16,000 Crore Projects

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Wednesday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth more than Rs 16,000 crore. The projects span transport, energy and connectivity, with events scheduled in Ernakulam and Tiruchirappalli. PM Modi Kerala Projects Worth Rs 10,800 Crore In Kerala, the […]

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Lok Sabha Debates Om Birla Removal Motion

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

The Lok Sabha has taken up an Opposition-backed resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, triggering a sharp political confrontation during the Budget Session. The move, brought by Congress members and supported by other Opposition parties, has focused attention on the Speaker’s role, parliamentary conduct and the rules governing such a rare proceeding. Lok […]

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LPG Shortage Disrupts Eateries In Cities

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

A widening commercial LPG shortage has begun disrupting restaurant operations in several Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune and Chennai, as the government prioritises household fuel supply amid broader energy concerns linked to the West Asia conflict. The shortage has forced many eateries to cut menus, reduce kitchen operations and warn of temporary closures.

International

North Korea Backs Iran’s New Leader

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

North Korea has backed Iran’s leadership transition, saying it respects Tehran’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader. The statement comes as the wider conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel continues to draw reactions from governments across the region and beyond. North Korea Backs Mojtaba Khamenei North Korea’s Foreign

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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 […]

International

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 […]

International

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 […]

International

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 […]