May 9 (BNP): The Government of India on Saturday announced important leadership appointments in the armed forces, naming Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd.) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani…
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Sindhudurg Village Leads Maharashtra by Completing First Self-Enumeration for Census 2027
May 9 (BNP): Muth village in Sindhudurg district has become the first village in Maharashtra to complete the self-enumeration process ahead of Census 2027, marking an early milestone in the state’s census preparations. The achievement was made possible through active participation of residents and coordinated efforts by revenue officials. The…
Continue ReadingIndia–EU Partnership Enters Stronger Phase of Engagement: Sitharaman at Europe Day 2026
New Delhi, May 9 (BNP): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the India–European Union partnership has gained fresh momentum, reflecting deeper cooperation across economic, trade, and strategic areas. Speaking at the Europe Day 2026 event, she noted that the relationship between India and the EU has steadily strengthened, supported by…
Continue ReadingSuvendu Adhikari Set to Take Oath as West Bengal’s First BJP Chief Minister
Kolkata, May 9 (BNP): Suvendu Adhikari has been formally elected as the BJP legislature party leader in West Bengal and is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister, marking the party’s first-ever government in the state following a decisive electoral victory. The BJP secured 207 seats in…
Continue ReadingReviving Water, Restoring Landscapes – Livelihoods Improved After Six Years of Measurable Change in Central India
May 09: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has released a new study showcasing how watershed interventions in the drought-prone Bundelkhand region of Central India have significantly improved water availability, agricultural productivity, and rural livelihoods over six years. Published in Elsevier’s Cleaner Food Systems, the study titled…
Continue ReadingMarkets Have Already Adjusted to Slower Growth and Higher Inflation, Says SEBI Analyst
May 9 (BNP): A SEBI analyst has said that financial markets have already taken into account expectations of weaker GDP growth and rising inflation following recent shocks in global oil prices. According to the analyst, investors have been gradually pricing in the impact of higher crude oil costs, which are…
Continue ReadingIndia Pushes for Quick Resolution of Issues in EFTA Trade Pact to Boost Benefits
May 9 (BNP): India has called for the early resolution of implementation-related issues in its trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) to ensure that businesses on both sides can fully benefit from the pact, according to an official statement. The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA),…
Continue ReadingIIM Sambalpur–MCL MoU to Train 500 Officers in AI for Coal Sector Transformation
May 9 (BNP): The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) to train 500 officers in Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to modernise coal operations and strengthen data-driven decision-making across the organisation. The agreement was formalised by Keshav Rao, Director…
Continue ReadingIndia Successfully Tests Indigenous TARA Glide Weapon System
May 9 (BNP): India has successfully carried out the maiden flight trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of Odisha on May 07, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s indigenous defence capability development. Developed as a modular range extension kit, TARA is…
Continue ReadingNew Income Tax Act 2025 Aims to Simplify Filing, Expand India’s Taxpayer Base
New Delhi, May 9 (BNP): India’s newly introduced Income Tax Act 2025 is being positioned as one of the country’s most significant tax simplification reforms in recent years, with the government focusing on making tax filing easier, clearer, and more accessible for ordinary citizens. Speaking at a taxpayer awareness programme…
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