New York, May 5, 2026: Indian journalists Anand RK and Suparna Sharma, along with Natalie Obiko Pearson, have been awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category for their work on a cybercrime investigation published by Bloomberg. The award-winning project highlighted the growing threat of digital scams,…
Continue ReadingIndia U-18 Hockey Teams Set for Australia Series Ahead of Asia Cup
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s Under-18 men’s and women’s hockey teams are set to compete in a four-match series against Australia as part of their preparations for the upcoming Asia Cup. The series is designed to provide both teams with valuable international exposure and competitive match practice ahead of the…
Continue ReadingBhutan Secures Dollar 515 Million World Bank Support for Major Hydropower Project
Thimphu/New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Bhutan has signed financing agreements worth $515 million with the World Bank to advance the Dorjilung Hydropower Project, a large-scale renewable energy initiative being developed in partnership with Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC). Planned as a 1,125 MW project under a public-private partnership…
Continue ReadingProfessional Investment Advisory Services’ Management Successfully Completes Change in Ownership
SINGAPORE, May 05 – Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd (“PIAS”) today announced that its management has completed the acquisition of PIAS from Singapore Life Limited (“Singlife”), through the purchase of all its shares in Professional Advisory Holdings Limited (“PAH”), PIAS’s holding company. The change in ownership, approved by the…
Continue ReadingThe Promise Kept: Ashar Group Secures OCs for Two Redevelopment Projects 20 Months Before Deadline – Setting New Bar for Homebuyer Trust
Mumbai, May 05: In a real estate market where project delays have become almost institutionalised – with ANAROCK data indicating that over 40% of under-construction housing inventory in MMR has faced timeline overruns – Ashar Group has done something rare: it has delivered early. Twice. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region-based developer has…
Continue ReadingIndia Direct Tax Collections Rise 5.1 pc to INR 23.4 Lakh Crore in FY26
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s net direct tax collections recorded steady growth in the financial year 2025–26, rising 5.12% year-on-year to ₹23,40,406 crore, according to data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Gross direct tax collections for the fiscal stood at ₹28,11,936 crore, marking a 4.03%…
Continue ReadingJLR India Slashes Range Rover SV Prices by Up to INR 75 Lakh Ahead of India–UK FTA
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India has announced a significant price reduction of up to ₹75 lakh on its flagship Range Rover SV models, ahead of the expected benefits from the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The company said the revised pricing applies to its completely built…
Continue ReadingBright future: PPDS readies new Philips Professional Displays product and partnership reveals at InfoComm 2026 including new UltraSlim Signage in Las Vegas
Philips booth C9000: Taking design, choice, and value to the next level, PPDS will showcase its latest groundbreaking evolutions in Las Vegas, including a new design led category, innovations for energy efficiency, an expanded solutions portfolio, and much more. Amsterdam,May 05: PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays…
Continue ReadingSudha Reddy Showcases Kalamkari Couture at Met Gala 2026
Sudha Reddy honors South Indian heritage at the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Manish Malhotra Kalamkari ‘Tree of Life’ couture—crafted over 3,459 hours by 90 artisans. New York, May 05: At the 2026 Met Gala, billionaire philanthropist and style icon Sudha Reddy returned to the red carpet with a look…
Continue ReadingIndia Most Resilient Emerging Market, Well-Positioned for Future Shocks: Moody’s
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India has emerged as the most resilient large emerging market economy since 2020, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals and substantial foreign exchange reserves, according to Moody’s Ratings. In its latest report on emerging markets, Moody’s noted that India’s sizeable forex reserves have helped curb currency volatility…
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