Lok Sabha may expand to 850 seats; women’s reservation push by 2029
New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): The Centre has proposed a major expansion of the Lok Sabha, increasing its strength to up to 850 seats as part of efforts to implement 33% reservation for women from the 2029 general elections. The proposal forms part of a…
Early Season Wheat Procurement Shows Sharp 69 pc Decline: FCI Data
Apr 15 (BNP): Government wheat procurement has declined sharply in the ongoing 2026–27 rabi marketing season, reaching 15.30 lakh tonnes so far, according to data from the Food Corporation of India (FCI). This marks a drop of over 69% compared to…
Italy pauses defence ties with Israel, signals policy shift
Rome, Apr 15 (BNP): Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced the suspension of Italy’s defence treaty with Israel, signalling a significant shift in the country’s foreign policy amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The decision…
INR 2.78 Lakh Crore Rail Push to Boost High Speed Connectivity
Apr 15 (BNP): Indian Railways has announced a record capital outlay of ₹2.78 lakh crore, marking a major step toward strengthening the country’s transport infrastructure and improving inter-city connectivity. A key highlight of this investment is…
Rajiv, Prachenta Crowned Champions at East Zone Pickleball Meet
Apr 15 (BNP): The 4th East Zone Pickleball Championship 2025 wrapped up on a high note, with Rajiv Kumar and Prachenta Verma emerging as champions after impressive performances in their respective categories. The tournament brought together talented…
MS Dhoni Named Goodwill Ambassador for Cars24’s ‘Crashfree India’ Initiative
New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for Cars24’s ‘Crashfree India’ campaign, an initiative aimed at promoting safer driving habits across the country.…
Indian Railways Announces Special Trains from Odisha for Summer Rush
Apr 15 (BNP): To manage the surge in passenger demand during the summer holiday season, Indian Railways has announced the operation of several special trains connecting Odisha with major cities across India. The move is aimed at easing travel pressure on…
FICCI Appoints Anant Swarup as Secretary General
New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has appointed Anant Swarup as its Secretary General with immediate effect. FICCI said the appointment strengthens its senior leadership structure, while Jyoti Vij…
Odisha to Roll Out Slot Booking System for Puri Jagannath Temple Darshan
Apr 15 (BNP): The Odisha government is set to introduce a slot-based booking system for darshan at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, while retaining the existing queue (dhadi) system, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Wednesday. He stated…
JECRC University Wins Inaugural VALORANT Campus Cup
April 15: The inaugural edition of the VALORANT Campus Cup (VCC) concluded with a high-energy Grand Finale, bringing together the best of India’s college gaming talent on a national stage. Held on March 30–31, 2026, at the JioGames Innovation…