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New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The first formal round of discussions between employee representatives and the 8th Pay Commission was held in New Delhi, with government staff unions pressing for a ₹69,000 minimum basic salary, a 3.83x fitment factor, and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). The meeting has generated significant interest among nearly […]

Bhubaneswar, Apr 30 (BNP): The Government of Odisha has notified the TUW Policy 2026, marking a major step toward sustainable water management and the promotion of circular economy practices. The policy focuses on improving the treatment and reuse of used water across urban local bodies (ULBs), with a target of achieving 100% treatment by 2030. It

Bengaluru, Apr 30 (BNP): Torrential rain and hailstorm lashed Bengaluru over the past 24 hours, leaving at least eight people dead and causing widespread flooding, severe traffic disruption, and infrastructure damage across the city. The worst tragedy occurred on Wednesday evening when a compound wall of an adjoining building near Bowring and Lady Curzon Medical

Leh, Apr 30 (BNP): The sacred relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Ladakh today for a special public exposition scheduled from May 1 to May 15. The relics were received at the Air Force Airport by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, along with senior officials and security personnel. They were brought in a special

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India has become the world’s second-largest solar energy market, marking a major milestone in its transition toward clean and renewable power, experts say. India emerges as world’s 2nd-largest solar market, green energy momentum accelerates: Expertshttps://t.co/WEweuhJzfp via NaMo App pic.twitter.com/vKsSY90lp5 — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 30, 2026 According to energy analysts,

Bhubaneswar, Apr 30 (BNP): Today marks the last opportunity for eligible applicants to complete their fresh registration for the Subhadra Yojana, as the application window officially closes. The scheme, aimed at supporting beneficiaries through targeted welfare measures, has seen strong interest since registrations opened. Authorities have urged those who have not yet applied to complete

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) brought together voices from across sectors for its fifth Sustainability Conclave in New Delhi, creating a space for meaningful conversations around climate change and community resilience. With the theme “Building Resilient Futures: Climate, Communities and Collective Strength,” the conclave focused on a simple but powerful idea:

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The Indian Premier League 2026 season has witnessed explosive batting performances, with the race for the coveted Orange Cap becoming increasingly competitive. Several star batters and emerging talents have dominated the early phase of the tournament, playing crucial roles in their teams’ campaigns. Leading the charts so far is Vaibhav

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): Rising temperatures across several parts of India are leading to a noticeable rise in demand for consumer durable goods, particularly cooling appliances, according to a recent report. The early and sustained heat conditions this season have encouraged households to step up purchases of air conditioners, fans, air coolers, and refrigerators.

Cebu, Apr 30 (BNP): The Philippines is intensifying preparations to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026 in Cebu, with public-private partnerships playing a key role in supporting infrastructure development and event planning. Officials said coordination between government agencies and private sector stakeholders is helping streamline preparations across multiple areas, including transport, hospitality, venue readiness,