PM Modi Urges MPs to Support Women’s Reservation Bill, Calls for Consensus
Apr 17 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to Members of Parliament to support the Women’s Reservation Bill, calling for collective agreement on the legislation. He urged all political parties to work together to ensure smooth…
Radisson Hotel Group Marks Earth Day 2026 with Strong Sustainability Initiatives Across India
April 17 (BNP): Radisson Hotel Group reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable growth and responsible tourism this Earth Day, with a series of impactful initiatives across its hotels in India. As the Group expands its footprint, particularly in Tier 2 and…
LPG Demand Moderates, Supply Chain Remains Stable
Apr 17 (BNP): LPG demand has shown signs of moderation, with daily bookings falling to around 46–50 lakh, while supply conditions remain normal, according to the government. Officials said the decline in bookings reflects temporary fluctuations in…
UP Hockey’s Grassroots System Delivers 21 Medal Boost
Apr 17 (BNP): Uttar Pradesh’s hockey programme has recorded a notable rise in performance, winning 21 medals in recent competitions and highlighting the growing strength of grassroots development in the sport. The steady improvement reflects better…
Rupee Strengthens to 92.95; Commodities Trade Mixed
Apr 17 (BNP): The Indian rupee rose by 25 paise to 92.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by improved domestic market sentiment and easing pressure on the currency. The rupee opened stronger compared to its previous close of…
Silver Gains on Global Cues, Hits INR 2.51 Lakh/kg
Apr 17 (BNP): Silver prices rose sharply in futures trade on Friday, tracking positive global cues and improved investor sentiment. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for May delivery climbed ₹3,371, or 1.36 per cent, to ₹2,51,999 per kilogram. The…
Lava Gears Up To Unveil New Smartphones And Feature Phones Across Key Segments
Lava is set to expand its portfolio with a new lineup of smartphones and feature phones. Building on the success of its Shark and Bold smartphone series, the upcoming products in the under ₹15,000 segment are designed to deliver smooth performance and…
Crisil Sees India’s CAD Rising to 2 pc of GDP in FY27
Apr 17 (BNP): India’s current account deficit (CAD) is expected to widen to around 2 per cent of GDP in FY27, even if crude oil prices remain in the range of USD 82–87 per barrel, according to a report by Crisil. The report noted that…
India Replaces China in US Smartphone Supply
Apr 17 (BNP): India has significantly strengthened its position in the US smartphone supply chain, capturing around 40 per cent share and emerging as a major manufacturing hub, according to a recent report. The shift reflects a broader realignment in…
Markets End Higher; Sensex Jumps 504 Points, Nifty Gains 156, FMCG Leads Rally
Apr 17 (BNP): Indian equity markets closed on a strong note on Friday, with benchmark indices posting solid gains, supported by buying across key sectors. The BSE Sensex surged 504 points, while the NSE Nifty advanced 156 points, reflecting positive…