PMJJBY Key to Government’s Goal of Universal Insurance Coverage by 2047: LIC CEO
May 9 (BNP): The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is playing a key role in advancing the Government of India’s goal of achieving “Insurance for All by 2047,” according to LIC CEO and MD R. Doraiswamy. He said the scheme…
Govt Appoints New CDS and Naval Chief in Key Defence Leadership Changes
May 9 (BNP): The Government of India on Saturday announced important leadership appointments in the armed forces, naming Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd.) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the…
Sindhudurg Village Leads Maharashtra by Completing First Self-Enumeration for Census 2027
May 9 (BNP): Muth village in Sindhudurg district has become the first village in Maharashtra to complete the self-enumeration process ahead of Census 2027, marking an early milestone in the state’s census preparations. The achievement was made…
India–EU Partnership Enters Stronger Phase of Engagement: Sitharaman at Europe Day 2026
New Delhi, May 9 (BNP): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the India–European Union partnership has gained fresh momentum, reflecting deeper cooperation across economic, trade, and strategic areas. Speaking at the Europe Day 2026 event,…
Suvendu Adhikari Set to Take Oath as West Bengal’s First BJP Chief Minister
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…
60 Minutes to Fresh Air: How Mumbai’s Homebuyers Are Chasing Cleaner Living Beyond City Limits
May 09: For a city that never sleeps, breathing easy is increasingly becoming a luxury. With air quality levels in Mumbai witnessing periodic spikes and concerns around long-term health risks growing, a new trend is quietly reshaping the residential real…
Markets 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…
India 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…
IIM 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…
India 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…