International

Trump Says Iran Gift Was 10 Oil Tankers

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

US President Donald Trump said the mysterious “present” he had earlier mentioned receiving from Iran was in fact “10 big boats of oil” that were allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The remark came amid the continuing Iran war, where control of Hormuz has become one of the biggest strategic and economic flashpoints. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s LPG Crisis Shows the Cost of Ignoring Domestic Gas Exploration

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

The recent West Asia conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have exposed a structural weakness in India’s energy system. As tensions escalated and shipping routes became uncertain, LPG cargoes to India dropped sharply, forcing the government and oil companies to scramble for emergency supplies. India began sourcing cargoes from the United States, Russia […]

Law & Order National

EC Seizures Cross Rs 400 Crore Before Polls

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Election authorities have intensified enforcement ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with total seizures of cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals and other inducements crossing Rs 400 crore. The Election Commission said the action covers poll-bound Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six other states, as it seeks to ensure

International

Khawaja Asif Mocks US Over Hormuz Goal

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has mocked the stated US objective of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway had been open before the war began. His remarks came even as Pakistan positioned itself as a possible venue for talks between Washington and Tehran, adding a layer of contradiction to Islamabad’s messaging during the […]

International

US Warns Iran Over Talks Standoff

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

The White House has warned Iran of a major escalation, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying President Donald Trump is prepared to “unleash hell” if Tehran refuses to move toward a deal. The warning came as the US continued military operations and pressed Iran to respond to a ceasefire proposal, while Tehran maintained that it […]

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Western Intel Alleges Russia Arming Iran

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Western intelligence officials have claimed that Russia may be quietly expanding support to Iran during the ongoing war with the United States, with reports suggesting fresh shipments of drones alongside humanitarian supplies. The report says the alleged transfers, if confirmed, would mark the first known instance of Moscow providing direct lethal military support to

National

Rahul Gandhi Praises Kerala Nurse At Rally

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Rahul Gandhi struck an emotional note during a Kerala election rally through a virtual address after Sonia Gandhi was hospitalised, using a personal story from the hospital to praise the care shown by a nurse from Kerala. The Congress leader linked the experience to what he described as the “spirit of Keralam” as the party […]

South India State News

Markapuram Bus Crash Kills 13 In Andhra

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

A major road accident in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram area left at least 13 people dead and 22 others injured after a private travel bus collided with a tipper lorry and caught fire early on March 26. Officials said the bus was carrying 35 passengers and several victims were trapped after the impact triggered a fast-moving […]

International

China Sees Hope For Iran War Peace

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

China has signalled cautious optimism over possible diplomatic movement in the Iran war, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi saying a “glimmer of hope” for peace has appeared as both Washington and Tehran show signs of openness to talks. His remarks came even as Iran continued to publicly insist it would keep fighting, highlighting the gap […]

International

Two Killed By Missile Debris In Abu Dhabi

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Missile debris from an intercepted attack in Abu Dhabi has reportedly killed two people and injured three others, according to local media and official updates from the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The authorities did not say where the missile was launched from and did not immediately release the nationalities of the latest victims. The incident […]