Mathura Boat Tragedy: 10 Dead After Steamer Capsizes in Yamuna River
Mathura, Apr.11 (BNP): A tragic incident unfolded in Vrindavan, Mathura, where a steamer boat carrying passengers capsized in the Yamuna River, resulting in the death of at least 10 people. According to reports, around 37 individuals were onboard at the…
Fuel Prices Hold Steady in India Despite Global Crude Oil Surge
Apr 11 (BNP): Petrol and diesel prices in India remained largely unchanged on April 11, even as global crude oil markets continued to experience sharp volatility due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. International oil prices have been on an…
PM Modi Honours Jyotirao Phule, Celebrates His Enduring Fight for Social Equality
New Delhi, Apr 11 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to social reformer Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary, recalling his transformative role in advancing equality, justice, and education in India. Pic Credit:…
Maharashtra Boosts PNG Reach as Fuel Risks Rise
MUMBAI, Apr 11 (BNP): In response to growing concerns over global energy supply disruptions, the Maharashtra government has directed city gas distribution companies to strengthen access to piped natural gas (PNG) across the state. Pic Credit: Pexel…
Odisha Tops India in AMRUT 2.0 Performance, Sets New Benchmark in Urban Development
Strong execution of urban infrastructure projects drives major improvements in water supply and city living standards Pic Credit: https://x.com/MohanMOdisha Odisha has achieved a major national milestone by securing the top position in India for…
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Appoints Sanjay Khanna as New CMD
Apr 10 (BNP): In a key leadership move, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced the appointment of Sanjay Khanna as its new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD). The decision was approved by the Appointments Committee of the…
GPF Interest Rate Stays at 7.1 pc for April–June 2026
The Ministry of Finance India has retained the General Provident Fund (GPF) interest rate at 7.1% for the April–June 2026 quarter. The rate is effective from April 1 to June 30, 2026, with no change from the previous quarter. The announced rate…
India Moves to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Steel Industry by 25 pc
India is working on a plan to reduce carbon emissions from its steel industry by around 25%, as part of its broader efforts to decarbonise one of the country’s most energy-intensive sectors. The steel sector is a major contributor to industrial…
Former India Cricketer C D Gopinath Passes Away at 96 in Chennai
Chennai, Apr 10 (BNP): Former India Test cricketer C D Gopinath, the last surviving member of India’s first-ever Test victory team, passed away in Chennai at the age of 96. Gopinath was India’s oldest living Test cricketer and the second…
Kenya Integrates India’s UPI and DigiLocker Framework in Governance
New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): Kenya is adopting elements of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), including UPI-style instant payments and DigiLocker-like digital document storage systems, in a move aimed at improving governance efficiency and…