Inflation Edges Up to 3.4%, Middle East Conflict and Weak Monsoon Pose Risks
New Delhi, Apr 14 (BNP): India’s retail inflation rose modestly to 3.4 per cent in March, marking its highest level since January, according to official data released on Monday. Despite the increase, inflation remains below the 4 per cent target…
Income Tax Collection in Odisha Hits INR 18,500 Crore; Filers Drop to 15 Lakh
Bhubaneswar, Apr 14 (BNP): Odisha recorded a net income tax collection of around ₹18,500 crore in the financial year 2025–26, according to official data shared by the Income Tax Department. Pic Credit: Pexel The number of income tax return…
India Cracks Down on Overloaded Vehicles with Higher Fines, Digital Monitoring
Apr 14 (BNP): India has introduced stricter enforcement rules for overloaded vehicles, combining heavier penalties, mandatory unloading of excess cargo, and advanced digital monitoring to improve road safety and protect highway infrastructure. Under the…
Australia Appoints First Female Army Chief, Marking Historic Military Milestone
Canberra, Apr 14 (BNP): Australia has appointed Lieutenant General Susan Coyle as the new Chief of Army, marking the first time a woman has been selected to lead any of the country’s military services. Coyle, who currently serves as Chief of Joint…
RCB Eye Crucial Win Against LSG to Strengthen IPL Playoff Push
BENGALURU, Apr 14 (BNP): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will aim to extend their strong run of form when they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in an Indian Premier League clash in Bengaluru on Wednesday. RCB’s batting unit has been in…
Tensions Escalate: Iran Threatens Gulf Ports Before US Maritime Crackdown
Tehran/Washington/New Delhi, Apr 14 (BNP): Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply as Iran warned that no port in the Persian Gulf or the Sea of Oman would remain safe if its own maritime infrastructure is targeted, hours before a proposed…
Nationwide Greetings Pour in for Odisha on Maha Bishuba Sankranti
Apr 14 (BNP): On the auspicious occasion of Maha Bishuba Sankranti, which marks the Odia New Year, warm greetings and wishes were extended by the country’s top leaders to the people of Odisha. President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her heartfelt…
Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: The Enduring Idea of Equality and Justice in India
Apr 14 (BNP): Every year on April 14, India observes Ambedkar Jayanti, marking the birth of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar—a figure whose influence goes far beyond history books and constitutional pages. It is a day when India pauses to remember not just…
No Power Disconnections During Heatwave, Announces K. V. Singh Deo
Bhubaneswar, Apr 14 (BNP): In a major relief to residents amid soaring summer temperatures, the Odisha government has announced that no electricity connections will be disconnected for non-payment of dues during the ongoing heatwave. The directive was…
Uttarakhand Pageant 2026 Winners Declared in Dehradun
Dehradun. Apr 13 (BNP): The grand finale of Mr and Miss Uttarakhand 2026 was held at Hotel Regenta with participation from contestants across the state, showcasing talent, confidence, and cultural representation. In the results, Tarushi Dobhal was…