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Lok Sabha May Rise To 816 For Women’s Quota

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

The Centre is considering a major increase in Lok Sabha strength to 816 seats as part of a plan to implement one-third reservation for women in Parliament without displacing existing MPs. The proposal would mark the first expansion of the House in more than five decades and could significantly reshape India’s political landscape ahead of […]

International

Rosatom To Evacuate More Staff From Bushehr Plant

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom will evacuate more personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant this week, leaving only a few dozen staff at the site as safety concerns grow around the facility. The move follows recent reports of a strike landing close to the working reactor, though no damage or injuries were reported. Rosatom […]

International

Israel Wary Of US Concessions In Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Israel is publicly projecting unity with the United States over the conflict with Iran, but concerns are reportedly growing within its leadership over what Washington may agree to if diplomacy with Tehran gathers pace. The unease centres on whether US negotiations could produce concessions that Israel sees as weakening its strategic position. Israel Shows Public […]

International

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Defends Trump Oil Record On Iran Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran crisis and said he had tremendous confidence in the engagement the president claims to have had with Tehran. His remarks came as the administration tried to reassure markets and voters that it is managing both the diplomatic track and the energy fallout […]

International

Trump Says Iran Wants Deal Despite Public Denial

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he was “not sure what they are referring to” after Iranian media denied that Tehran was engaged in talks with Washington, while also insisting that Iran “wants to make a deal badly.” The exchange underlined the gap between the public positions of the two sides even as the United States […]

International

Iran Rejects Trump Claims On US Strike Talks

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that talks are underway over pausing U.S. strikes on Tehran’s energy sites, pushing back against Washington’s suggestion that there is a live diplomatic channel producing results. Iran Rejects Trump Claims On Talks Iran made clear that Trump’s description of ongoing talks is not accepted by Tehran. […]

International

Trump Says US Determined To Reach Iran Deal

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration remains strongly determined to reach an agreement with Iran, signalling that Washington is still keeping diplomacy on the table despite weeks of military pressure and rising regional tensions. The remarks suggest the United States is trying to present talks and strategic pressure as parallel tracks rather than opposing

International

Starmer Welcomes Trump Pause On Iran Strikes

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed Donald Trump’s decision to postpone military strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, describing any sign of productive talks as a positive step. The response from Downing Street reflects Britain’s preference for a swift diplomatic resolution as fears of a wider regional conflict continue […]

International

Trump Pauses Iran Strikes As Talks Progress

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said “things are going very well” with Iran after announcing a five-day pause on planned strikes against Iranian power plants, signalling a sudden shift from military escalation to a possible diplomatic opening. The move quickly eased market fears, with oil prices falling as traders reacted to the prospect of talks instead […]

National

PM Modi Flags India Risks From Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Lok Sabha that the West Asia conflict has become a serious concern for India, warning that disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is affecting trade, energy security and the safety of Indian nationals in the Gulf. He said India’s position remains centred on diplomacy, de-escalation and the protection of […]