Category: News

Kolkata, May 6 (BNP): Samik Bhattacharya, president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal, on Wednesday announced that the oath-taking ceremony of the new state government will be held on May 9. Addressing reporters, Bhattacharya said the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at the iconic Brigade Parade…

New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday flagged off 13 mobile heat relief units to provide immediate support to people affected by the ongoing heatwave in the national capital. The initiative aims to offer on-the-spot assistance, including access to drinking water, basic medical aid, and…

New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved a revised Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) for the period 2025–26 to 2027–28, aimed at strengthening financial sustainability, governance, and long-term competitiveness in the rural banking sector. The new framework builds on the earlier…

India, May 06: Cape Breton University (CBU), a publicly funded institution based in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, successfully completed one of its most ambitious India outreach programmes to date, spanning New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad.  Led by President & Vice-Chancellor David C. Dingwall, the multi-city visit, from 27th April to 2nd May 2026, focused on higher quality education,…

Alappuzha, May 6 (BNP): In a remarkable electoral upset, A D Thomas, a former fisherman-turned-politician, has emerged as one of Kerala’s youngest MLAs after winning the Alappuzha Assembly seat. Representing the Indian National Congress, Thomas’s victory is being hailed as a powerful grassroots success story. His journey from the coastal…

New Delhi, May 06 (BNP): The Indian rupee registered a strong rebound on Wednesday, appreciating by 61 paise to close at 94.57 (provisional) against the US dollar, supported by easing crude oil prices and improved global sentiment. The gain came as Brent crude softened from recent highs near the $100…

Chennai, May 6 (BNP): Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, on Wednesday met Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and formally staked claim to form the next government in Tamil Nadu following the Assembly election results. TVK has emerged as the single-largest party in the state, significantly altering the political landscape. During…

May 6 (BNP): Delhi teacher Soma Mandal has been named the South Asia regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, in recognition of her strong focus on climate education. Teaching at GD Goenka Public School, she has developed a climate-centred learning approach that…

May 6 (BNP): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has announced the schedule for the IPL 2026 Playoffs, marking the final stage of a highly competitive season featuring 70 league matches filled with strong performances and close contests. Qualifier 1 between…

New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): Online travel platform EaseMyTrip has reported a strong double-digit increase in adoption of its airport-related services, reflecting growing demand for enhanced travel convenience and premium passenger experiences.  The company noted that services such as Duty-Free assistance and Meet & Greet facilities have emerged as the…