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…
Global Tech Industry Continues Workforce Restructuring in 2026 as AI Transformation Accelerates
Apr 17 (BNP): The global technology industry is undergoing a continued phase of workforce restructuring in 2026, with more than 95,000 employees impacted across 241 companies as of mid-April. This trend follows a significant wave of layoffs in 2025,…
Odisha Reshuffles Senior Health Officials to Strengthen Public Health System
Bhubaneswar, Apr 17 (BNP): The Odisha government has announced a fresh round of transfers and appointments of senior officials in the Health and Family Welfare Department, aimed at improving administrative efficiency and strengthening the public health…
Veerappan’s Wife, Daughter Contest Tamil Nadu Polls from Different Parties
Chennai, April 17 (BNP): In a notable political development, the wife and daughter of slain forest brigand Veerappan have entered the electoral fray in Tamil Nadu, contesting from different constituencies on tickets of separate regional parties.…