Category: News

New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has expressed confidence in Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, saying the team’s recent victories will help him settle into the season after a difficult start. CSK began their campaign with three consecutive losses but have since recovered with back-to-back…

Gujarat, Apr 15 (BNP): An Indian-flagged LPG tanker, Jag Vikram, has safely arrived at Kandla Port in Gujarat after carrying out a successful voyage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route. The vessel, owned by Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping Company, was carrying around 20,400 metric tonnes of…

New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): St. Kitts and Nevis has inaugurated its High Commission in India, marking a significant step forward in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The establishment of the mission is expected to enhance cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, tourism, and cultural exchanges. It will…

New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): Escalating tensions between Iran and the United States are beginning to impact everyday life in India, with rising crude oil prices triggering a broad-based increase in the cost of essential commodities and consumer goods. From kitchen staples to household appliances, prices are already climbing and…

CHHATTISGARH, Apr 15 (BNP): A major blast at the Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has killed 14 workers. The accident happened on Tuesday afternoon at the plant in Singhitarai village when a high-pressure steam pipe connected to a boiler exploded. Several workers were injured, many with severe burns.…

Apr 15 (BNP): The Odisha government is working to speed up the recruitment process in state universities by introducing new reforms aimed at improving efficiency and transparency. Higher Education Minister Suraj stated that the new legislation, along with the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Act, 2024, is designed to address long-pending faculty…

Apr 15 (BNP): The road and transport sector in Aska, Odisha’s Ganjam district, is set for a significant infrastructure upgrade following the approval of ₹290 crore by the central government for key road and bridge projects. The initiative aims to strengthen regional connectivity, improve transport efficiency, and ease long-standing traffic…

Apr 15 (BNP): The food and catering sector in Odisha is facing growing challenges due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, affecting day-to-day operations across the state. Catering units and small food businesses are reporting disruptions in service, with many struggling to meet demand for weddings, social events, and…

New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Odisha, warning of rising temperatures and the possibility of heatwave conditions in several areas, along with isolated thunderstorm activity. The forecast suggests that daytime heat is likely to intensify across multiple regions, increasing the…

New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): The Indian rupee gained strength on Wednesday, supported by a decline in global oil prices that helped ease investor concerns. Optimism grew after signals that the United States and Iran may resume diplomatic talks later this week. In the financial markets, equities in Mumbai recorded…