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MUMBAI, Apr 11 (BNP): In response to growing concerns over global energy supply disruptions, the Maharashtra government has directed city gas distribution companies to strengthen access to piped natural gas (PNG) across the state.  Pic Credit: Pexel The move comes against the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia crisis, which…

Strong execution of urban infrastructure projects drives major improvements in water supply and city living standards  Pic Credit: https://x.com/MohanMOdisha Odisha has achieved a major national milestone by securing the top position in India for overall performance under AMRUT 2.0, marking a significant step forward in its urban development journey. The…

Apr 10 (BNP): In a key leadership move, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced the appointment of Sanjay Khanna as its new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD). The decision was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet following recommendations from the selection panel under the Ministry of Petroleum and…

The Ministry of Finance India has retained the General Provident Fund (GPF) interest rate at 7.1% for the April–June 2026 quarter. The rate is effective from April 1 to June 30, 2026, with no change from the previous quarter. The announced rate will apply to GPF as well as similar…

Mumbai, Apr 10: S8UL Esports, a global name in esports and gaming content, has emerged as the champions of VALORANT Challengers South Asia (VCSA) 2026 Split 1, following a closely contested 3–2 Grand Final victory. With this win, S8UL secures the title along with a prize pool of INR ₹9,00,000, marking a strong start to its 2026 VALORANT campaign. The tournament serves as the official…

India is working on a plan to reduce carbon emissions from its steel industry by around 25%, as part of its broader efforts to decarbonise one of the country’s most energy-intensive sectors. The steel sector is a major contributor to industrial emissions, and the proposed reduction is expected to be…

Chennai, Apr 10 (BNP): Former India Test cricketer C D Gopinath, the last surviving member of India’s first-ever Test victory team, passed away in Chennai at the age of 96. Gopinath was India’s oldest living Test cricketer and the second oldest in the world after Australia’s Neil Harvey. Born on…

New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): Kenya is adopting elements of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), including UPI-style instant payments and DigiLocker-like digital document storage systems, in a move aimed at improving governance efficiency and expanding digital services, according to a report. The initiative seeks to address long-standing challenges in Kenya’s…

Paradip (Odisha), Apr 10 (BNP): The Paradip Port Authority (PPA), in partnership with CEMS, has successfully completed the first batch of its CSR-supported skill development initiative focused on training youth from Odisha for industry-ready careers. Under the programme, 25 participants were awarded certificates in Supply Chain Management, gaining practical skills…

Mumbai, Apr 10 (BNP): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a set of enhanced security measures aimed at strengthening the safety of digital payment systems amid a sharp rise in fraud cases driven largely by social engineering tactics. According to the proposal, the central bank is considering layered…