India Not Planning IEA Oil Reserve Release

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

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India is not planning to release oil reserves in coordination with the International Energy Agency and has no immediate plan to raise retail petrol and diesel prices, according to a government source cited on Monday. The position comes as global crude prices remain under pressure from the

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Gender Balance In Judiciary Still Incomplete: CJI

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said gender balance in the judiciary remains an unfinished task, highlighting the low representation of women in the Supreme Court and high courts. Speaking at an event on International Women’s Day at the Supreme Court premises, he called for faster and more deliberate efforts to improve women’s participation […]

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Jaishankar To Brief Lok Sabha On Middle East Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to make a statement in the Lok Sabha on Monday on the escalating crisis in West Asia, as Parliament resumes for the second half of the Budget Session. The statement comes amid growing concern over the impact of the Iran-US-Israel conflict on regional stability, energy supplies and the […]

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Domestic LPG Price Hiked By ₹60 Amid West Asia Conflict

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: Domestic LPG Price Hiked By ₹60 Amid West Asia Conflict Domestic cooking gas prices in India have been increased by ₹60 per cylinder as global energy markets react to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The revision was implemented by state-run oil marketing companies as rising international fuel prices and supply disruptions begin affecting […]

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Jaishankar Says India Will Chart Its Own Rise

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: Jaishankar Says India Will Chart Its Own Rise External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said India’s rise on the global stage will be determined by its own strengths and decisions, pushing back against remarks made by a senior US official about global economic competition. His comments underline India’s emphasis on strategic autonomy and independent […]

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Amit Shah Sets March 31 Deadline To End Red Corridor

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the government aims to eliminate Left Wing Extremism from the country’s Red Corridor by March 31. The statement comes as security forces continue operations across Maoist-affected regions, with the government claiming significant progress in reducing insurgent activity in recent years. Amit Shah Announces Deadline To End Red Corridor

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Noida International Airport Receives DGCA Licence

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

Noida International Airport has received its aerodrome licence from India’s aviation regulator, marking a key milestone for the upcoming airport in Uttar Pradesh. The approval clears the way for commercial flight operations once the remaining operational and infrastructure preparations are completed ahead of the airport’s launch. DGCA Grants Aerodrome Licence To Noida

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IAF Sukhoi-30 Fighter Aircraft Goes Missing In Assam

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2026

IAF Sukhoi-30 Fighter Aircraft Goes Missing In Assam An Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft went missing during a routine mission over Assam, prompting immediate search and rescue operations by the Indian Air Force and other agencies. The aircraft reportedly lost contact with ground control shortly after taking off, triggering an emergency response to locate […]

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India To Buy Five More S-400 Air Defence Systems

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

India is planning to procure five additional S-400 air defence systems from Russia, strengthening its long-range missile defence capability amid rising global security tensions. The move follows the operational deployment of the system during Operation Sindoor, where it played a key role in India’s defensive posture. India Expands S-400 Air Defence Procurement India is

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37 Indian Ships Stranded Near Strait Of Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

Title: 37 Indian Ships Stranded Near Strait Of Hormuz Thirty-seven Indian-flagged merchant vessels carrying more than 1,100 seafarers are currently positioned near the Strait of Hormuz as tensions continue to rise in West Asia. The situation has drawn attention from maritime authorities as the region experiences heightened security concerns linked to the ongoing conflict