LPG Panic Booking Puts Supply Chain Under Stress

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2026

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India’s liquefied petroleum gas supply chain is under pressure as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered panic booking in some areas, even though the government and fuel retailers are trying to prevent a wider shortage. Officials have said refineries are operating at full capacity and

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Vikram Doraiswami Named India Envoy To China

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

India has appointed senior diplomat Vikram K. Doraiswami as its next ambassador to China, with Beijing formally welcoming the move and expressing hope that bilateral relations will continue to improve. The appointment comes at a time when both countries are working to stabilise ties after years of friction. Vikram Doraiswami Appointed India Envoy To China […]

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Centre Blocks 300 Illegal Betting Platforms

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

The Centre has blocked 300 illegal gambling and betting websites and mobile applications in its latest enforcement action against unlawful online gaming activity. The crackdown covers multiple types of platforms, including sports betting sites, online casino services and betting exchanges operating through peer-to-peer models. Government Blocks 300 Illegal Betting

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Supreme Court Rejects Brahmin Speech Plea

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition seeking action against alleged hate speech targeting the Brahmin community, with the bench saying no community in the country should face hate speech and stressing the broader value of fraternity. Supreme Court Rejects Brahmin Hate Speech Plea A bench of Justice B V Nagarathna and […]

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India Adds 120,000 Piped Gas Connections

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

India has added 120,000 new piped natural gas connections over the past two weeks as the government pushes households to reduce pressure on cooking gas supplies amid disruption to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. India Piped Gas Connections Rise The increase in new piped gas connections comes as India faces a severe supply […]

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Shashi Tharoor Backs Government’s Iran War Stance

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Shashi Tharoor Backs Government’s Iran War Stance Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has backed the Modi government’s restrained response to the US-Israel-Iran war, calling it an example of responsible statecraft and arguing that silence in such a situation should not be mistaken for weakness. Shashi Tharoor Supports Strategic Restraint In his remarks, Tharoor said India’s silence

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Russian Oil Tanker Diverts From China To India

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

A Russian oil tanker that was originally headed to China has changed course and is now sailing to India, underlining how the Gulf conflict is reshaping global crude trade flows. The diversion comes as Indian refiners sharply raise purchases from Russia to offset supply disruptions linked to the war in West Asia and continued stress […]

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NIA Widens Probe After Foreign Nationals Arrest

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

The National Investigation Agency has widened its probe after arresting multiple foreign nationals, including a U.S. citizen and several Ukrainian nationals, in a case linked to suspected terror activity and cross-border militant networks. The case has drawn attention because investigators believe the arrests may be part of a larger international support structure

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Government Tells Airlines To Keep 60% Seats Free of Selection Charges

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

The Centre has directed airlines to keep at least 60 percent of seats on every flight free of seat selection charges, in a move aimed at reducing extra costs for passengers. The new instructions are part of a wider set of pro-passenger measures issued by the Civil Aviation Ministry through the Directorate General of Civil […]

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Supreme Court Urges Law On Paternity Leave

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

The Supreme Court has urged the Union government to bring a law recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit, while also ruling on the rights of adoptive mothers under the Social Security Code, 2020. The court said leave policy must respond to the needs of both parents and the child, linking the issue to […]