National Politics

Congress Told To Vacate Akbar Road Office

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Congress has been asked to vacate its long-time party office at 24, Akbar Road in New Delhi by Saturday, according to party sources, setting the stage for a possible political confrontation. The development comes even though the party inaugurated its new headquarters, Indira Bhavan at Kotla Marg, last year. Congress activities, however, have reportedly continued […]

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PM Modi Warns Of Prolonged Disruption Amid US Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Rajya Sabha that the ongoing conflict in West Asia could lead to prolonged disruption, warning that the fallout may continue to affect global energy supplies, trade routes and the wider economy for an extended period. He said India is closely monitoring the crisis and working through diplomatic and supply-side […]

International

Iran Military Rejects Trump Talk Claim

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Iran’s military has rejected US President Donald Trump’s latest suggestion that talks are underway, with a senior spokesperson using unusually blunt language to dismiss the claim. The response, carried by Iranian state-linked media, underlines Tehran’s continued refusal to publicly acknowledge negotiations with Washington, even as diplomatic speculation has intensified

International

Philippines Declares Fuel Emergency

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a year-long national energy emergency as the impact of the Iran war begins to strain fuel availability and disrupt transport planning in the country. The move comes as officials warn of growing risks to energy supply chains, with the government preparing emergency measures to manage the distribution of […]

International

Canada Says Energy Crisis Is Historic

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said the world is facing what he described as the biggest disruption to energy supplies in history, as the Iran war continues to shake global oil and gas markets. Speaking at CERAWeek in Houston, Hodgson argued that Canada is well placed to respond to the crisis by offering stable alternative […]

International

IRGC Claims New Attacks On Israel, US Bases

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had launched what it described as the 80th wave of attacks against Israel and US military positions in the region, signalling another sharp escalation in the conflict. According to Iranian state-linked reporting, the operation included missile strikes aimed at northern and central Israeli locations as well as American […]

International

Trump Says Iran Agreed On Nuclear Weapon

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed it will not pursue a nuclear weapon, even as Tehran continues to publicly deny that formal negotiations with Washington are underway. His remarks come amid ongoing regional conflict and growing diplomatic efforts involving possible intermediaries, including Pakistan. The comments have added fresh attention to whether a limited

International

Pakistan Offers To Host US-Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Pakistan has publicly offered to host possible US-Iran talks, after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was ready to facilitate negotiations if both Washington and Tehran agree. The move drew wider attention after US President Donald Trump shared Sharif’s message, fuelling speculation that Pakistan could emerge as a venue for diplomacy as the Middle East […]

South India State News

DMK Seals DMDK Pact, MNM Backs Out

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

The DMK has sealed a seat-sharing pact with the DMDK for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, allotting it 10 seats and making it one of the larger allies in the ruling party’s front. At the same time, Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam has decided to stay out of the electoral contest while extending support […]

International

Modi, Trump Discuss Keeping Hormuz Strait Open

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, with both leaders discussing the worsening West Asia conflict and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. The conversation underlined India’s growing concern over energy security, shipping disruption and the wider economic fallout of the crisis. Modi Trump Call Focuses On […]