Bhubaneswar, May 18: The World Trade Centre (WTC) Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the World Skill Centre (WSC) and RBL Bank, organized an interactive session on skill development and MSME banking, which was widely appreciated for its insightful discussions and engaging exchanges. The session was followed by a networking Hi-Tea interaction.…
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Scripts History, Sets Record for Most Sixes by an Indian in IPL Season !
New Delhi, May 18 (BNP): Young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has scripted history in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League by registering the highest number of sixes hit by an Indian batter in a single edition of the tournament. The explosive batter achieved the landmark through a string…
Continue ReadingWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a Global Health Emergency
Geneva/Kinshasa/Kampala, May 18 (BNP): The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighbouring Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) following a sharp rise in suspected infections and deaths. According to health authorities, more than 300 suspected…
Continue ReadingPanic Buying Ends, Petrol Pumps Across Odisha Witness Sharp Drop in Demand
Bhubaneswar, May 18 (BNP): After witnessing an unprecedented rush and panic buying over the past week, petrol pumps across Odisha wore a deserted look on Sunday as fuel demand dropped sharply following the restoration of regular stock supply. Fuel stations in the Twin City of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, along with…
Continue ReadingFormer Agriculture student receives Honorary Doctorate from his University
Hyderabad’s Agri entrepreneur, who created new export categories for India honoured by UAS Bengaluru Hyderabad, May 16, 2026: In a rare and significant recognition, the University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore conferred an Honorary Doctorate on its former student, Hyderabad-based agripreneur Dr GVK Naidu, Founder and Managing Director of Sam Agritech,…
Continue ReadingGig Workers Call Nationwide 5-Hour Shutdown, Demand Rs 20 Per Km
New Delhi, May 16 (BNP): Gig workers associated with app-based transport and delivery platforms have announced a five-hour nationwide shutdown demanding better wages, social security benefits and a minimum payment of Rs 20 per kilometre. Representational image The protest call, supported by several gig workers’ unions and associations, is expected…
Continue ReadingSmith Professor Examines National Pension Crisis
Public pension debt has far-reaching consequences, yet there appear to be limited options for addressing it. State and local governments often turn to legislation to reduce plan benefits. These reforms have been challenged in state and federal courts and providing a “timely analytical lens for comprehending these contemporary constitutional controversies”…
Continue ReadingRupee Breaches 96-Mark for First Time, Hits Historic Low Against Dollar
Mumbai, May 15 (BNP): The Indian Rupee plunged to a historic low on Friday, breaching the 96-mark for the first time against the US Dollar amid rising crude oil prices, a stronger American currency and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The domestic currency touched an all-time low of 96.14…
Continue ReadingFuel Prices Hiked Across India as Global Crude Surge Pushes Petrol, Diesel Rates Up
New delhi, May 15 (BNP): Fuel prices across India witnessed a sharp increase on Friday, with petrol and diesel rates rising by up to ₹3 per litre amid escalating global crude oil prices and ongoing supply concerns linked to the prolonged West Asia conflict. Representational image The latest revision has…
Continue ReadingITR Filing Season Begins as Income Tax Department Launches ITR-1, ITR-4 Utilities
May 15 (BNP): The Income Tax Department has officially started the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing process for Assessment Year 2026-27 with the release of Excel-based offline utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms on the e-filing portal. The move enables eligible taxpayers to begin filing returns for income earned during…
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