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LPG Price Hike: 19-Kg Commercial Cylinder Up by INR 993 from May 1; Businesses to Feel the Heat!

New Delhi, May 1 (BNP): In a major setback for businesses and commercial establishments, oil marketing companies have sharply increased the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹993 with effect from May 1, 2026. The steep hike is among the sharpest monthly increases in recent years and is expected to significantly impact hotels, restaurants, […]

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Big EPFO Update: Minimum Pension May Rise 7.5 Times, ATM Withdrawals Soon!

New Delhi,May 1 (BNP): In a major relief for millions of salaried employees and pensioners, the government is reportedly considering a sharp hike in the minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95). The current minimum pension of ₹1,000 per month may be increased to ₹7,500, according to recent reports. The proposed revision comes amid

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EC Introduces QR-Based ID Cards for Counting Centres Ahead of May 4 Vote Count

Kolkata, Apr 30 (BNP): The Election Commission of India has introduced QR code-based photo identity cards for counting centres to prevent unauthorised entry during vote counting for the Assembly elections in five states on May 4. The new system will be implemented during counting of votes for the Assembly polls in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala,

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Running Culture Evolves as Endurance Sports Spotlight Hydration, Gear, and Performance Innovation

In recent years, running has evolved beyond a recreational fitness activity to become a discipline-driven endurance sport, where preparation, consistency, and recovery play a defining role. As marathon participation continues to rise across cities, athletes are increasingly focusing on structured hydration strategies and performance-enhancing gear to support race-day outcomes. Modern endurance training emphasizes that performance

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India Receives 657 Repatriated Antiquities from United States

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The United States has returned 657 antiquities, valued at nearly $14 million, to India as part of ongoing efforts to repatriate stolen cultural property. US restitutes 657 stolen antiquities to Indiahttps://t.co/qmUZagU6W9 via NaMo App pic.twitter.com/QMLqfuU0yB — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 30, 2026 The return was announced by Manhattan District Attorney

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CISCE Declares ICSE, ISC 2026 Results; Pass Percentage Above 99 pc, Girls Lead Again!

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Thursday announced the results of the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) board examinations for 2026, with the overall pass percentage crossing 99 percent in both categories. The results brought cheer to lakhs of students and parents across the

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India Begins Consultation on V2X Regulatory Framework: TRAI

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper on establishing a regulatory framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, marking a step toward enabling advanced connected mobility in India. The move follows a reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, which on December

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New SHG Savings Account by IPPB Aims to Support Women-Led Groups

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has introduced a new Self Help Group (SHG) Savings Account aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and supporting women-led SHGs across rural India. The initiative is designed to offer a simple, affordable, and zero-cost banking solution, in line with national goals of inclusive growth and sustainable

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Clean Energy and Livelihood Push Revives Guhir Village

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): A community development initiative led by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Schneider Electric, in partnership with the Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation, has transformed Guhir village in Maharashtra by promoting clean energy access and sustainable livelihoods. The project focuses on a community-led clean energy model that brings reliable solar power to

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India, Italy to Develop Defence Industrial Framework for Co-Production of Military Hardware

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India and Italy on Thursday agreed to develop a new defence industrial framework for the co-production of military hardware, marking a significant step forward in strategic and industrial cooperation between the two countries. The decision was reached during bilateral talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto

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