Category: News

 Pic Credit: Pexel Tokyo, Apr 20 (BNP): A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and prompting authorities to issue evacuation advisories in several coastal areas. The quake, which occurred under the Pacific Ocean, was felt strongly across nearby regions, leading…

New Delhi, Apr 20 (BNP): In a significant development for India’s steel sector, JSW Steel and South Korea’s POSCO have announced a 50:50 joint venture to establish a new steel manufacturing facility in Odisha. The announcement comes during the official visit of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to India,…

Mumbai, Apr 20(BNP): Wow! Momo is turning a product claim into a content-led cultural conversation with the launch of its “World’s Crispiest Fries”, anchored in an influencer-driven validation campaign built around #EndOfDebate. At the centre of the launch is a simple but powerful insight: consumers love fries, but are consistently disappointed by how quickly they…

Kolkata, Apr 20: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered their first victory of the Indian Premier League 2026 season with a thrilling four-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Eden Gardens on April 19. Chasing 156, KKR overcame early setbacks, slipping to 5/2 and later 70/5, before a match-winning 76-run partnership…

Ahmedabad, Apr 20: Gujarat Titans (GT) will host Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 30 of the Indian Premier League 2026 today at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss at 7:00 PM IST. It will be broadcast on Star…

Bhubaneswar, Apr 20 (BNP): Senior administrator Asit Tripathy has been elected as the President of the Odisha Steel Producers’ Association (OSPA), marking a key leadership transition in the state’s steel industry body. The announcement was made by the association, which represents leading steel producers and stakeholders in Odisha’s growing industrial…

Apr 20 (BNP): The Reserve Bank of India (Reserve Bank of India) has opened a premature redemption window for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020–21 Series VII, allowing investors to exit ahead of maturity and book significant gains. The redemption price has been fixed at ₹15,254 per unit, calculated on the…

Bhubaneswar, Apr 20 (BNP): Odisha has stepped up efforts to document and preserve its rich manuscript heritage through an extensive survey and digitisation initiative under the Government of India’s Gyan Bharatam Mission. A review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan was chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, where progress on…

Lucknow, Apr 20 (BNP): In a significant relief for farmers, the Uttar Pradesh government has relaxed procurement norms by allowing wheat sales at government purchase centres without mandatory online registration. As per an official statement, the earlier requirement of completing a digital Farmer Registry for crop identification and verification will…

Colombo, Apr 20 ( BNP):  Vice President of India C P Radhakrishnan held discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Sunday, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new areas of cooperation, including a proposed India–Sri Lanka energy link. According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, both…