Kurnool, April 16(BNP): In a tragic road accident, eight people from Karnataka lost their lives in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district on Thursday. The incident occurred near Chilakaladona village under Mantralayam mandal when a Bolero vehicle, carrying devotees en route to the Guru Raghavendra Swamy Temple in Mantralayam, collided with a…
Continue ReadingAsit Tripathy Elected First President of Odisha Steel Producers’ Association
Bhubaneswar, Apr 17 (BNP): Former Odisha Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy has been elected as the first president of the newly formed Odisha Steel Producers’ Association (OSPA), which brings together leading steel companies operating in the state. Tripathy, currently serving as an advisor at Jindal Steel, brings extensive experience in governance,…
Continue ReadingPRCI Appoints Communication Strategist Baldev Raj to Chair Delhi Chapter
New Delhi, Apr 17: The Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) has appointed Baldev Raj as the new Chairman of its Delhi Chapter. His appointment follows an unprecedented six-month fast-track from Vice Chairman, a decision seen by industry insiders as a direct response to the powerful momentum built by Raj, whose flagship firm,…
Continue ReadingFaith Peaks in Prayagraj as Devotees Perform Ritual Bath on Vaishakh Amavasya
Apr 17 (BNP): Thousands of devotees gathered in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on the occasion of Vaishakh Amavasya on Friday, performing ritual bathing at the sacred Triveni Sangam. From early morning hours during Brahma Muhurat, pilgrims arrived at the riverbanks to take a holy dip, which is considered highly auspicious in…
Continue ReadingIndia’s logistics sector poised for rapid expansion on the back of infrastructure and digital reforms
Apr 17 (BNP): India’s logistics industry is expected to witness strong, sustained growth over the coming decade, with estimates placing its value at around $800 billion by 2030 and close to ₹120 trillion by 2035. The expansion is being driven by large-scale infrastructure development, policy reforms, and increasing digital adoption across…
Continue ReadingPaytm Foundation launches second mobile learning bus to expand digital education in Odisha
Apr 17 (BNP): Paytm Foundation has launched its second “Wisdom on Wheels” mobile learning bus in Odisha, expanding its effort to bring digital and computer education directly to rural and school communities. Pic Credit: Pexel The initiative is designed to reach students in remote areas where access to computer labs and…
Continue ReadingEncompass expands home décor portfolio with the launch of Blisshome, a smart, design-led bedding brand for aspirational younger affluent Indians.
Encompass Design India Limited announced the launch of Blisshome, a smart everyday home furnishing brand designed to offer comfortable, functional and stylish bedding solutions for aspirational Indian consumers who lead busy lives. With this launch, Encompass continues to strengthen its home furnishing portfolio, building on the success of Stoa Paris.…
Continue ReadingHerbalife India and IIT Madras Sign Agreement to Establish Centre of Excellence
Apr 17 (BNP): Herbalife International India Private Limited and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras have entered into a partnership to set up a Centre of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology at IIT Madras Research Park. The centre will focus on advanced research in plant cell fermentation, a biotechnology process…
Continue ReadingStrong Credit Momentum in FY26, Deposit Growth Also Rises: RBI
Apr 17 (BNP): Bank lending in India picked up strong momentum in FY26, with credit expanding by 16.08% year-on-year, marking its fastest growth since FY24, when growth had crossed 20%, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Deposits also showed healthy traction, rising 13.47% YoY—its strongest pace in the…
Continue ReadingApple Expands Sustainability Push in 2025
Apr 17 (BNP): US tech giant Apple Inc. has reported a major expansion in its sustainability efforts, saying that a record 30% of all materials used in products shipped in 2025 came from recycled sources. In its latest statement, the Cupertino-based company said it has eliminated plastic from product packaging and…
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