Sindhudurg Village Leads Maharashtra by Completing First Self-Enumeration for Census 2027
May 9 (BNP): Muth village in Sindhudurg district has become the first village in Maharashtra to complete the self-enumeration process ahead of Census 2027, marking an early milestone in the state’s census preparations. The achievement was made…
India–EU Partnership Enters Stronger Phase of Engagement: Sitharaman at Europe Day 2026
New Delhi, May 9 (BNP): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the India–European Union partnership has gained fresh momentum, reflecting deeper cooperation across economic, trade, and strategic areas. Speaking at the Europe Day 2026 event,…
Suvendu Adhikari Set to Take Oath as West Bengal’s First BJP Chief Minister
Kolkata, May 9 (BNP): Suvendu Adhikari has been formally elected as the BJP legislature party leader in West Bengal and is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister, marking the party’s first-ever government in the state following a decisive…
60 Minutes to Fresh Air: How Mumbai’s Homebuyers Are Chasing Cleaner Living Beyond City Limits
May 09: For a city that never sleeps, breathing easy is increasingly becoming a luxury. With air quality levels in Mumbai witnessing periodic spikes and concerns around long-term health risks growing, a new trend is quietly reshaping the residential real…
Markets Have Already Adjusted to Slower Growth and Higher Inflation, Says SEBI Analyst
May 9 (BNP): A SEBI analyst has said that financial markets have already taken into account expectations of weaker GDP growth and rising inflation following recent shocks in global oil prices. According to the analyst, investors have been gradually…
India Pushes for Quick Resolution of Issues in EFTA Trade Pact to Boost Benefits
May 9 (BNP): India has called for the early resolution of implementation-related issues in its trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) to ensure that businesses on both sides can fully benefit from the pact, according to an…
IIM Sambalpur–MCL MoU to Train 500 Officers in AI for Coal Sector Transformation
May 9 (BNP): The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) to train 500 officers in Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to modernise coal operations and…
India Successfully Tests Indigenous TARA Glide Weapon System
May 9 (BNP): India has successfully carried out the maiden flight trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of Odisha on May 07, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s indigenous defence…
New Income Tax Act 2025 Aims to Simplify Filing, Expand India’s Taxpayer Base
New Delhi, May 9 (BNP): India’s newly introduced Income Tax Act 2025 is being positioned as one of the country’s most significant tax simplification reforms in recent years, with the government focusing on making tax filing easier, clearer,…
Commerce Secretary Visits Switzerland to Strengthen India–EFTA Trade Partnership
New Delhi, May 9 (BNP): Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal concluded an official visit to Switzerland aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties and accelerating the implementation of the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership…