National

Government Urges Public To Avoid LPG Panic Booking

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

The Centre on Friday urged people not to queue outside LPG distributors or engage in panic booking, saying household supplies remain uninterrupted despite concerns triggered by the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz disruption. The government said no distributor across the country has reported a dry-out and appealed to consumers not to act […]

Law & Order National

SC Asks Union To Consider Menstrual Leave Policy

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Supreme Court Asks Union To Consider Menstrual Leave Policy The Supreme Court on Friday declined to issue directions mandating paid menstrual leave across workplaces and educational institutions, but asked the Union government to consider the petitioner’s representation while framing a policy in consultation with all stakeholders. The court said a compulsory legal

National

India Says LPG Supply Remains Secure

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

India has diversified its liquefied petroleum gas import sources and stepped up domestic output to prevent shortages amid disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said in Parliament. The government said LPG supplies for households remain protected even as concerns over shipping routes and panic buying grew in some areas. […]

Economy National

Rupee Hits Record Low In Early Trade

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

The rupee fell 31 paise to 92.32 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, hitting a fresh record low as rising crude oil prices and broader risk aversion weighed heavily on the Indian currency. The sharp move came amid renewed pressure on emerging market assets after energy markets reacted to escalating tensions in […]

National Politics

Arvind Kejriwal Blames Modi For LPG Shortage

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Arvind Kejriwal has blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy for the LPG shortage and supply disruption being reported in parts of India amid the wider West Asia conflict. The AAP chief said India’s energy vulnerability had deepened because of its heavy dependence on supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz, while the Centre has […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Allows Passive Euthanasia

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

The Supreme Court has allowed the withdrawal of life support for a 32-year-old man who had remained in a permanent vegetative state for more than 12 years, marking a significant moment in India’s passive euthanasia jurisprudence. The ruling came in the case of Harish Rana, whose family had approached the court seeking permission to discontinue […]

National

Centre Warns States Over LPG Panic

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

The Centre has asked states to ensure that panic over LPG cylinder availability does not turn into a law-and-order problem, as concerns over fuel supplies continue amid the West Asia crisis. The advisory came after reports of panic booking, hoarding concerns and confusion over whether supply curbs applied only to commercial cylinders or also to […]

National

PM Modi Seeks Calm Amid LPG Shortage

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought to calm concerns over the LPG shortage affecting parts of India, saying the country would “navigate the situation” as the West Asia conflict disrupts global energy supply chains. His remarks came amid reports of refill delays, panic booking in some cities and pressure on commercial users such as […]

Law & Order National

NCERT Withdraws Class 8 Judiciary Book

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

NCERT has withdrawn a Class 8 social science textbook and issued an unconditional apology after a chapter on the judiciary triggered strong objections and legal scrutiny. The move came after controversy over passages seen as inappropriate in the way they discussed corruption and functioning within the judicial system. NCERT Withdraws Class 8 Social Science Book […]

National

PM Modi Launches Rs 16,000 Crore Projects

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Wednesday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth more than Rs 16,000 crore. The projects span transport, energy and connectivity, with events scheduled in Ernakulam and Tiruchirappalli. PM Modi Kerala Projects Worth Rs 10,800 Crore In Kerala, the […]