UAE Denies Role In Iran Water Facility Strike

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

International

The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in an alleged strike on an Iranian desalination facility, pushing back against claims that Abu Dhabi had expanded its role in the widening regional conflict. The denial came as tensions remained high across the Gulf, with governments trying to

International

No Indian Killed In Saudi Strike, Says Embassy

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said no Indian national was killed after a projectile hit a residential area in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, late Sunday. The clarification came after early reports suggested that an Indian was among those killed. The embassy said one Indian national was injured in the incident and is receiving treatment. Indian […]

Business

Uber Ola Rapido Drivers Announce Strike

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Ride-hailing drivers associated with app-based platforms including Uber, Ola and Rapido announced a strike on February 7, which is expected to affect cab availability in several Indian cities. Driver groups said the protest is aimed at highlighting earnings and commission concerns with aggregator companies. Uber Ola Rapido Drivers Strike Demands Driver unions stated their

Business

Ola, Uber, Rapido Drivers to Go on Strike Feb 7

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Drivers associated with app-based ride-hailing platforms Ola, Uber and Rapido have announced a nationwide strike on February 7 to protest issues related to fares, earnings and regulatory enforcement. Key Demands Raised Driver groups said current fare structures are unsustainable amid rising fuel prices, vehicle maintenance costs and commission charges levied by platforms.

International

US Strikes Venezuela, Claims Maduro Captured

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

On January 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States conducted a large-scale military strike against Venezuela and claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country. The announcement was made in a social media post early Saturday, describing the operation as successful and […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Indian Gig Economy Strike and the Role of Kamra and Rathee in Narrative Sabotage

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

The Indian gig economy is booming, not failing. Yet just as the sector crossed a major growth milestone, a strategically timed strike was aggressively turned into a political spectacle by Kunal Kamra and Dhruv Rathee. What began as a labour dispute was deliberately weaponised into a narrative attack on a fast-growing Indian industry, portraying growth […]

North India State News

Doctors at IGMC Shimla Begin Indefinite Strike

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Resident doctors at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) in Shimla have gone on an indefinite strike following the termination of a senior resident doctor after a recent brawl inside the hospital premises. The strike began after the state government dismissed the doctor in connection with an altercation involving a patient, an incident that […]

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Government Staff, Teachers to Strike from January 6

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Government employees and teachers across Tamil Nadu have announced an indefinite strike beginning January 6 after talks with the state government failed to yield an agreement. The decision was taken by the Joint Action Council of Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Organisations and Government Employees’ Organisations (JACTO-GEO) following a meeting with state ministers that ended

International

US Military Strike Kills Four on Suspected Drug Boat in Pacific

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced that U.S. forces struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four men who were suspected of involvement in narcotics trafficking. The boat was reportedly targeted under a U.S. campaign against drug-smuggling networks. The strike represents one of the latest in a series of operations aimed […]

International

US Defence Chief Says He Didn’t See Survivors After Boat Strike

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said he did not personally witness any survivors after the first strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat, adding that he left the command centre soon after the initial attack. His comments come amid rising scrutiny over a second strike that reportedly killed individuals who were still alive after the […]