UPI Completes a Decade, Records Massive Growth in Digital Transactions
New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has completed a remarkable decade of growth, transforming the country’s digital payments landscape and becoming one of the world’s most widely used real-time payment…
Hockey India Appoints Tim White as Junior Women’s Coach
New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): Hockey India has appointed experienced Australian coach Tim White as the new head coach of the Indian junior women’s hockey team, replacing Tushar Khandekar, who had been with the squad since 2023. The federation announced…
Massive Voter Turnout Drives High-Voltage Polling in Assam, Kerala & Puducherry
Democracy in Action: Voters Turn Out in Huge Numbers Across 3 States Apr 10, (BNP): Polling for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry progressed smoothly on Thursday, recording strong voter participation…
Odisha Boosts Power Infrastructure with New Grid Substations and Transmission Lines
Bhubaneswar, Apr 10 (BNP): Odisha has taken a significant step towards strengthening its power infrastructure with the commissioning of new energy projects in the state capital region. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Deputy Chief Minister…
Aparajita Sarangi Pushes for Revival of Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project
Bhubaneswar, Apr 10 (BNP): In a formal appeal to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, MP Aparajita Sarangi has urged the state government to reconsider the decision to halt the proposed Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project, stressing its importance for…
Cabinet Approves Key Bills to Implement Women’s Reservation and Expand Legislatures
New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): In a significant push towards expanding women’s representation in politics, the Union Cabinet has approved key proposals to accelerate the implementation of 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.…
Harivansh Renominated to Rajya Sabha by President Murmu
New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): Droupadi Murmu has nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh to the Rajya Sabha, marking his return to the Upper House shortly after his previous term came to an end. Harivansh’s earlier tenure in the Rajya Sabha concluded on…
Rising Global Concerns Over Potential War and Nuclear Threat
Fears rise over a possible major war and nuclear threat following predictions attributed to “China’s Nostradamus.” Chaina, Apr 10(BNP): Growing fears have emerged worldwide over the possibility of a major conflict and potential…
Odisha Launches 36 New Industrial Projects, Creating 59,000 Jobs
Bhubaneswar, Apr 9 (BNP): Odisha is accelerating its journey toward industrial growth and prosperity with the inauguration and foundation-laying of 36 new industrial projects at Bhubaneswar’s Bhuinpura industrial hub, involving a total investment…
Odisha Leads India’s Green Energy Revolution
Apr 9: Odisha is emerging as a trailblazer in India’s shift toward renewable energy, focusing on solar and wind projects in Western Odisha. The state is promoting clean energy, green manufacturing, and ESG-driven practices to ensure sustainable…