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…
Continue ReadingReviving Water, Restoring Landscapes – Livelihoods Improved After Six Years of Measurable Change in Central India
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…
Continue ReadingMarkets Have Already Adjusted to Slower Growth and Higher Inflation, Says SEBI Analyst
May 9 (BNP): A SEBI analyst has said that financial markets have already taken into account expectations of weaker GDP growth and rising inflation following recent shocks in global oil prices. According to the analyst, investors have been gradually pricing in the impact of higher crude oil costs, which are…
Continue ReadingIndia Pushes for Quick Resolution of Issues in EFTA Trade Pact to Boost Benefits
May 9 (BNP): India has called for the early resolution of implementation-related issues in its trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) to ensure that businesses on both sides can fully benefit from the pact, according to an official statement. The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA),…
Continue ReadingIIM Sambalpur–MCL MoU to Train 500 Officers in AI for Coal Sector Transformation
May 9 (BNP): The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) to train 500 officers in Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to modernise coal operations and strengthen data-driven decision-making across the organisation. The agreement was formalised by Keshav Rao, Director…
Continue ReadingIndia Successfully Tests Indigenous TARA Glide Weapon System
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…
Continue ReadingNew Income Tax Act 2025 Aims to Simplify Filing, Expand India’s Taxpayer Base
New Delhi, May 9 (BNP): India’s newly introduced Income Tax Act 2025 is being positioned as one of the country’s most significant tax simplification reforms in recent years, with the government focusing on making tax filing easier, clearer, and more accessible for ordinary citizens. Speaking at a taxpayer awareness programme…
Continue ReadingCommerce Secretary Visits Switzerland to Strengthen India–EFTA Trade Partnership
New Delhi, May 9 (BNP): Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal concluded an official visit to Switzerland aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties and accelerating the implementation of the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The visit underscored India’s commitment to deepening economic engagement with Switzerland and the wider…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Ornamental Fisheries Exports Reach INR 41 Crore, PMMSY Driving Growth and Global Opportunities
New Delhi, May 9 (BNP): India’s ornamental fisheries sector is witnessing rapid growth, supported by increasing global demand, rich aquatic biodiversity, and focused government initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). With ornamental fish exports estimated at nearly ₹41 crore, the sector is steadily emerging as a promising…
Continue ReadingTamil Nadu Government Formation Delayed as TVK Awaits VCK Support!
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…
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