Category: News

New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has completed a remarkable decade of growth, transforming the country’s digital payments landscape and becoming one of the world’s most widely used real-time payment systems. According to data from Tracxn, shared with ETBFSI, UPI transactions have surged from just 18…

New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): Hockey India has appointed experienced Australian coach Tim White as the new head coach of the Indian junior women’s hockey team, replacing Tushar Khandekar, who had been with the squad since 2023. The federation announced the change on Friday but did not provide details regarding…

Democracy in Action: Voters Turn Out in Huge Numbers Across 3 States Apr 10, (BNP): Polling for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry progressed smoothly on Thursday, recording strong voter participation across all regions. According to the Election Commission of India, voter turnout by…

Bhubaneswar, Apr 10 (BNP): Odisha has taken a significant step towards strengthening its power infrastructure with the commissioning of new energy projects in the state capital region. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, visited the Grid Substation at Balianta…

Bhubaneswar, Apr 10 (BNP): In a formal appeal to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, MP Aparajita Sarangi has urged the state government to reconsider the decision to halt the proposed Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project, stressing its importance for the city’s long-term urban development. Highlighting the rapid pace of population…

New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): In a significant push towards expanding women’s representation in politics, the Union Cabinet has approved key proposals to accelerate the implementation of 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The move involves amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam along with…

New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP):  Droupadi Murmu has nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh to the Rajya Sabha, marking his return to the Upper House shortly after his previous term came to an end. Harivansh’s earlier tenure in the Rajya Sabha concluded on April 9. His fresh nomination fills the vacancy created…

Fears rise over a possible major war and nuclear threat following predictions attributed to “China’s Nostradamus.”  Chaina, Apr 10(BNP): Growing fears have emerged worldwide over the possibility of a major conflict and potential nuclear escalation, following recent predictions attributed to so-called “China’s Nostradamus.” The forecasts, which have gained traction across…

Bhubaneswar, Apr 9 (BNP): Odisha is accelerating its journey toward industrial growth and prosperity with the inauguration and foundation-laying of 36 new industrial projects at Bhubaneswar’s Bhuinpura industrial hub, involving a total investment of ₹40,811 crore. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the projects mark a significant milestone in Odisha’s…

Apr 9: Odisha is emerging as a trailblazer in India’s shift toward renewable energy, focusing on solar and wind projects in Western Odisha. The state is promoting clean energy, green manufacturing, and ESG-driven practices to ensure sustainable growth. #Odisha is accelerating India’s green transition by emerging as a pioneer in…