6 Digital Platforms Driving Environmental Action in India
India’s environmental challenges are intensifying but so is citizen participation, with digital platforms playing a crucial role in turning everyday users into active environmental contributors. The rise of citizen science is at the heart of this…
Sanju Samson’s Unbeaten Century Powers CSK to 207
Chennai, Apr 24 (BNP): Sanju Samson produced a brilliant unbeaten 101 to lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a strong total of 207 runs in a dominant batting display. Samson held the innings together after early wickets and played a controlled yet…
Relief for Consumers as Odisha Stops Electricity Disconnections in Heatwave Period
Bhubaneswar, Apr 24 (BNP): In a consumer-friendly move during the intense summer season, the Odisha government has directed that electricity connections will not be disconnected for non-payment of dues during the peak heat period. The instruction has…
Crude Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Fuel Supply Concerns
Mumbai: Global crude oil prices surged on Friday, rising up to 2% as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept energy markets volatile, even as the United States announced a unilateral ceasefire move. Brent crude climbed to around $107 per…
Gold, Silver Prices Under Pressure in Early Market Trade
Mumbai, Apr 24 (BNP): Precious metals witnessed weakness in early trade on Friday, with both gold and silver prices declining on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) amid a broadly cautious global market sentiment. Gold futures for June delivery opened…
India Approves INR 30 Billion SAARC Currency Swap Facility for Maldives
New Delhi, Apr 24 (BNP): India has approved a ₹30 billion currency swap arrangement for the Maldives under the SAARC framework, aiming to provide financial stability support to the island nation and strengthen regional economic cooperation. The facility…
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.5, Advances Toward Smarter End-to-End AI
New Delhi, Apr 24 (BNP): OpenAI has introduced its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-5.5, positioning it as a significant upgrade designed to handle complex tasks more efficiently and with greater independence. The company says the new model…
Quick Commerce Surge in India Seen Driving Market to Dollar 70 Billion by 2030
New Delhi, Apr 24 (BNP): India’s quick commerce sector is gaining remarkable momentum, with rapid expansion over the past two years positioning it as one of the fastest-growing segments in the country’s digital economy. A recent report…
Sitharaman Calls for Stronger Cyber Shields in Banking as AI Risks and Global Tensions Rise
New Delhi, Apr 24 (BNP): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged India’s banking sector to step up its defences against emerging digital threats, cautioning that rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the risk landscape…
Deendayal Port, DP World Explore Tuna Tekra Terminal to Strengthen Kandla Logistics Hub
Gujarat, Apr 24 (BNP): The Deendayal Port Authority has initiated discussions with global logistics major DP World to develop the proposed Tuna-Tekra terminal, a move expected to enhance capacity and efficiency at the Kandla port ecosystem. According to…