National

Government Bars PNG Users From Retaining LPG Cylinders

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

The Union government has amended gas supply rules to prevent households with piped natural gas (PNG) connections from retaining or refilling domestic LPG cylinders. The move is aimed at streamlining cooking gas distribution and ensuring that LPG supplies are prioritised for households that do not have access to piped gas networks. Government Bars PNG Users […]

International

Trump Rejects Putin Iran Uranium Plan

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to move Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile to Russia as part of a possible arrangement linked to ending the ongoing conflict around Iran. The report has added a fresh diplomatic layer to an already volatile regional crisis involving Washington, Tehran and Moscow. […]

International

Fujairah Oil Loadings Halted After Fire

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

A drone-related fire at the UAE’s Fujairah oil hub led to a temporary suspension of some oil-loading operations, adding fresh pressure to regional energy markets as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high. The fire was later brought under control, and no injuries were reported, but the disruption once again highlighted the vulnerability of […]

Business Finance

Vikram Wadhwa Arrested In IDFC Bank Fraud

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

Chandigarh Police have arrested businessman Vikram Wadhwa in connection with an alleged financial fraud linked to accounts maintained at IDFC First Bank’s Chandigarh branch. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into suspected diversion of funds through unauthorised banking transactions and shell entities. Vikram Wadhwa Arrested In IDFC First Bank Fraud Case

Finance

Income Tax Emails Flag High Value Transactions

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

India’s Income Tax Department has started sending emails to several taxpayers highlighting significant financial transactions and possible shortfall in advance tax payments. The communication is part of the department’s ongoing data analytics exercise aimed at improving tax compliance and reminding individuals to review their tax liabilities before the end of the financial

South India State News

Sasikala Names New Party Ahead Of Polls

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

V.K. Sasikala has formally announced the name of the political outfit she will be associated with ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, marking her latest attempt to re-enter the State’s electoral landscape. The party will be known as All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, and it is expected to field candidates in […]

International

Trump Seeks Naval Coalition For Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

The United States is pushing for a broader naval response in the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said several countries may send warships to help keep the strategic waterway open. His remarks came amid growing disruption in Gulf shipping and rising fears over global energy supplies as tensions with Iran continue to intensify. […]

International

Iran Warns People To Leave UAE Port Areas

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

Iran has warned people to stay away from major port areas in the United Arab Emirates after tensions escalated following a United States strike on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key hub for the country’s oil exports. The warning comes amid rising regional security concerns after a drone interception incident triggered a fire near the UAE […]

Business Markets

Meta Plans Major Layoffs Amid AI Push

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Meta is preparing another round of workforce reductions as the company increases investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and technology. The move reflects a broader shift in the global technology sector, where companies are restructuring operations and reallocating resources to support rapid AI development. Meta Layoffs Linked To AI Investment Meta is

Business Markets

SEBI Chief Advises Patience During Market Volatility

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Market regulator SEBI has advised investors to remain patient amid heightened global financial uncertainty, saying volatility in markets is a normal phenomenon during periods of geopolitical tension and economic disruption. The message came as global markets face turbulence due to conflicts in West Asia, energy supply concerns and shifting capital flows across economies.