Category: News

May 9 (BNP): The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is playing a key role in advancing the Government of India’s goal of achieving “Insurance for All by 2047,” according to LIC CEO and MD R. Doraiswamy. He said the scheme has significantly expanded life insurance coverage among low-income…

May 9 (BNP): The Government of India on Saturday announced important leadership appointments in the armed forces, naming Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd.) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani…

May 9 (BNP): Muth village in Sindhudurg district has become the first village in Maharashtra to complete the self-enumeration process ahead of Census 2027, marking an early milestone in the state’s census preparations. The achievement was made possible through active participation of residents and coordinated efforts by revenue officials. The…

Kolkata, May 9 (BNP): Suvendu Adhikari has been formally elected as the BJP legislature party leader in West Bengal and is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister, marking the party’s first-ever government in the state following a decisive electoral victory.   The BJP secured 207 seats in…

May 09: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has released a new study showcasing how watershed interventions in the drought-prone Bundelkhand region of Central India have significantly improved water availability, agricultural productivity, and rural livelihoods over six years. Published in Elsevier’s Cleaner Food Systems, the study titled…

May 9 (BNP): India has successfully carried out the maiden flight trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of Odisha on May 07, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s indigenous defence capability development. Developed as a modular range extension kit, TARA is…

Chennai, May 9 (BNP): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s much-anticipated swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is reportedly facing a delay amid uncertainty over crucial alliance support. Though TVK has emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats, the party is still short of the required…

May 8 (BNP): India’s workforce is steadily moving away from agriculture as manufacturing and service sectors continue to create more employment opportunities, according to a recent SBI Research report based on the latest PLFS data. The report noted that agriculture’s share in the country’s workforce has declined significantly over the…

May 8 (BNP): Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is receiving growing support for an India debut following his impressive performances in domestic and franchise cricket, with several cricket experts viewing him as a potential long-term asset for the national Test side. The 15-year-old batter, who has largely featured in T20…

Kolkata, May 8 (BNP): Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on Friday to chair a crucial Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party meeting for the selection of the Chief Minister in West Bengal following the party’s historic victory in the Assembly elections. Amit Shah has been appointed as…