New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy approach is increasingly being viewed as a transformative force shaping India’s position in the evolving global order, with political observers and strategic experts describing the journey as a transition “from Vishwaguru to Vishwamitra.” Over the past decade, India has…
Continue ReadingMandaviya Launches Nationwide Free Annual Health Check-Up
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched a nationwide initiative offering free annual health check-ups for workers aged 40 years and above. Speaking at ESIC Medical College & Hospital in Delhi, the Minister said the initiative is aimed at strengthening preventive healthcare for…
Continue ReadingGovernment Launches JANANI Platform to Digitally Transform Maternal and Child Healthcare
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): The Government has launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care), a QR-enabled digital health platform designed to improve monitoring and delivery of maternal and child healthcare services across the country. The platform is an upgraded version of the existing Reproductive and Child Health…
Continue ReadingEmirates Group achieves record profit of AED 24.4 bn in 2025-26
May 7: The Emirates Group announced record-breaking financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2026, reporting its highest-ever profit, revenue, and cash asset levels despite operational disruptions in the final month of the financial year. The Group reported a record profit before tax of AED 24.4 billion (US$…
Continue ReadingGold and Silver Gain on Geopolitical Uncertainty and Higher Crude Prices
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): Gold and silver prices rose by up to 1% on Thursday as global markets reacted to rising crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty linked to US–Iran negotiations, according to market data. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), June gold futures touched an intraday high…
Continue ReadingIndia Women to Host Zimbabwe in White-Ball Series (Oct 2026)
Mumbai, May 7 (BNP): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has announced a packed home season for 2026–27, featuring a wide range of international and developmental fixtures across senior and age-group levels. A key highlight of the schedule is the Indian…
Continue ReadingBay of Bengal Low Pressure Likely Around May 10; Odisha on Thunderstorm Alert
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (BNP): A new weather system is likely to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal around May 10, according to multiple global forecast models, including European weather predictions. However, meteorologists say there remains uncertainty regarding its intensity and exact movement. Initial model indications suggest the system may…
Continue ReadingRAKEZ signs two strategic agreements to reinforce Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a competitive industrial hub and attract investments
Ras Al Khaimah, May 07: In the presence of HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) signed two strategic agreements – with MAGRABi Retail Group and Mighty Industrial Park – during the 5th…
Continue ReadingPMEGP Creates 36.33 Lakh Opportunities, Drives Women and Rural Entrepreneurship Growth: Govt Report
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has generated around 36.33 lakh employment opportunities across the country, reinforcing its role as a key driver of grassroots entrepreneurship and livelihood creation, according to an official statement. Implemented through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission under the…
Continue ReadingGovernment School Enrollment Falls to 49.24 pc in 2024–25, Private Sector Expands
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): School enrollment in government institutions has declined to 49.24% in the 2024–25 academic year, while the private education sector continues to expand rapidly, according to concerns highlighted by NITI Aayog. The findings point to a steady shift in student preference toward private schools, reflecting changing perceptions…
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