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Apr 22 (BNP): India could witness emerging food inflation risks ahead of the Kharif agricultural season, even with significant government support measures in place, including subsidies valued at approximately USD 18.6 billion, according to a senior economist from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The outlook is influenced by disruptions in global supply chains, particularly […]

Apr 22 (BNP): The Odisha Government’s Revenue and Disaster Management Department has issued a fresh advisory to district collectors and municipal commissioners, stressing enhanced safety protocols for enumerators engaged in the first phase of Census 2027—the houselisting and housing census exercise. The field operation, which began on April 16, 2026, and will continue till May

Apr 22 (BNP): The Central Government has approved a new railway project to strengthen connectivity in Odisha’s mineral-rich Rayagada district. The Cabinet has sanctioned the Gunupur–Therubali new rail line, a 73.62 km route aimed at improving transportation infrastructure in one of the state’s key mining regions. The project, estimated at a cost of around ₹1,362 crore,

Dubai, UAE, 22nd April 2026:  FIA President H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem has paid tribute to all parties across the FIA Formula One World Championship for coming together to agree a package of targeted regulatory changes for the 2026 season. A number of refinements to the current regulations were agreed during an online meeting between the FIA, Team Principals, CEOs of Power Unit Manufacturers and FOM on Monday. The

New Delhi, Apr 22 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon India’s civil servants to place the principle of ‘Nagrik Devo Bhava’—the citizen as god—at the core of all governance decisions, emphasizing that public service must remain firmly focused on people-centric delivery and welfare. In letters addressed to over one crore civil servants ahead of

Apr 22 (BNP): The Government is set to conduct an Open House session on April 27 to address concerns related to steel imports, bringing together key stakeholders from the industry, trade bodies, and policymakers. The meeting is expected to focus on rising import pressures, pricing trends, and the impact of global steel supply dynamics on

Gurugram, April 22: Avery Dennison South Asia, a global leader in materials science and digital identification solutions, has been recognised as one of the Best Organisations for Women 2026 by ET Edge, marking its sixth consecutive year of receiving this distinction. The recognition honours organisations that are actively advancing gender equity through inclusive policies, leadership

Hyderabad, Apr 22(BNP): Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Delhi Capitals by 47 runs in Match 31 of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, powered by a sensational century from Abhishek Sharma and a match-winning bowling spell by Eshan Malinga. Batting first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad posted a formidable

New Delhi, April 22(BNP): A massive women’s protest march was organized in the state capital Lucknow against the rejection of the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, thousands of women marched on foot from the Chief Minister’s residence (5 Kalidas Marg) to the Vidhan Sabha, expressing their concerns regarding

Tri-Share pilot program receives $6 million to make child care more accessible and affordable.  (St. Louis, Mo., April 21, 2026) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) has been selected by the City of Kansas City and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to launch the city’s first Tri-Share Child Care pilot program