Category: News

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The Indian Premier League 2026 season has witnessed explosive batting performances, with the race for the coveted Orange Cap becoming increasingly competitive. Several star batters and emerging talents have dominated the early phase of the tournament, playing crucial roles in their teams’ campaigns. Leading the…

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): Rising temperatures across several parts of India are leading to a noticeable rise in demand for consumer durable goods, particularly cooling appliances, according to a recent report. The early and sustained heat conditions this season have encouraged households to step up purchases of air conditioners,…

Cebu, Apr 30 (BNP): The Philippines is intensifying preparations to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026 in Cebu, with public-private partnerships playing a key role in supporting infrastructure development and event planning. Officials said coordination between government agencies and private sector stakeholders is helping streamline preparations across multiple areas,…

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The number of first-time borrowers in India has increased to around 4.4 crore, even as lending conditions have become stricter, according to a recent report. The report indicates that access to credit continues to expand across the country, driven by growing financial inclusion and wider…

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): Digital payments platform PhonePe has crossed 700 million registered users as of April 29, 2026, marking a major milestone in its growth journey in India. The company said the achievement reflects its wide user base and expanding presence across digital payments and financial services. It…

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in India have recorded a sharp rise in investments, with inflows reaching a record ₹1.8 lakh crore in FY26, driven largely by growing interest in gold and silver-backed funds, according to a report. The surge reflects increased investor preference for safe-haven and…

Jammu, Apr 30 (BNP): Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the government is working on plans to extend railway connectivity to remote and border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, including Poonch, Rajouri, and Uri in Baramulla district. He informed that detailed project reports for these proposed rail links…

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (BNP): A promotional campaign by a mobile retail store in Telangana has gone viral on social media after offering customers 1 litre of petrol free for porting their number through Mobile Number Portability (MNP) or purchasing a new SIM card. The eye-catching advertisement, which reads “MNP or…

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): Exit polls for the 2026 Assembly elections have projected a dramatic political contest across five key regions, indicating a close fight in West Bengal, a strong showing for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam, a possible return of the United Democratic Front in Kerala, and…

Bhubaneswar, Apr 30 (BNP): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar has issued a short-term weather alert forecasting thunderstorm activity accompanied by lightning and light to moderate rainfall in parts of Odisha within the next three hours. As per the nowcast issued at 06:55 am, wind speeds may reach 30–40…