Category: News

Chennai,May 4 (BNP): In a landmark political upset, M. K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, has lost his long-held Kolathur seat to first-time candidate V.S. Babu of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The unexpected defeat marks a significant turning point in Tamil Nadu’s…

Mumbai, May 04: CRIF High Mark today released its latest report, “Bridging The Gap: Unlocking Growth from New-to-Credit Borrowers”, highlighting the expanding role of first-time borrowers in driving credit growth and financial inclusion in India. The report notes that as of Feb’26, the total credit active population reported to the…

New Delhi, May 4 (BNP): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari reviewed a range of ongoing and proposed highway projects in Maharashtra, with a focus on improving connectivity and speeding up infrastructure development. The meeting looked at plans to upgrade several important road stretches, including widening key…

Mumbai, May 4 (BNP): The banking and insurance regulators in India are not in favour of allowing banks and insurance companies to participate in commodity derivatives markets, according to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. Speaking at the IMC Capital Market Conference 2026 in Mumbai,…

New Delhi,May 4 (BNP): In a major development in the Indian Premier League, UK-based Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal and Adar Poonawalla have acquired a significant stake in Rajasthan Royals (RR) through a consortium deal valued at approximately ₹15,660 crore ($1.65 billion). The two business leaders have partnered with existing principal…

Bhubaneswar, May 4 (BNP): A potential weather system over the Bay of Bengal is drawing attention, with early model projections indicating the possible formation of a low-pressure area during the second week of May. According to preliminary forecasts from the Global Forecast System, conditions may become conducive for the development…

Thiruvananthapuram,May 4 (BNP): In a decisive political development, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has crossed the crucial majority mark in the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, according to official trends from the Election Commission of India, signaling an end to a decade-long rule of the Left Democratic Front. The UDF…

Kolkata, May 4 (BNP): In a dramatic political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday crossed the majority mark in the West Bengal Assembly elections, derailing Mamata Banerjee’s bid for a consecutive fourth term and marking a potential end to over a decade of All India Trinamool Congress dominance.…

Chennai,May 4 (BNP): Tamil Nadu, long regarded as the citadel of Dravidian politics for over five decades, may be on the brink of a significant political shift as early trends from the 2026 Assembly election counting suggest an intense and unpredictable contest. Traditionally dominated by the two major Dravidian parties—Dravida…

New Delhi, May 1 (BNP): India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for April 2026 surged to a record ₹2,42,702 crore, registering an 8.7 per cent increase compared to the same month last year, signalling strong economic momentum and improved tax compliance. The April collection marks the highest-ever monthly…