New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that petrol and diesel vehicles have no long-term future in India, as the country moves towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility solutions. He urged the automobile industry to accelerate the transition towards alternative fuels such as hydrogen, ethanol, CNG, LNG, and electric vehicles. He also highlighted that India’s heavy dependence…
Gold Prices Edge Higher in Futures Trade Amid Global Uncertainty
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): Gold prices moved slightly higher in futures trade on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the most-traded June gold contract rose by ₹93, or 0.06%, to ₹1,50,120 per 10 grams, with a trading volume of 9,067 lots. Market analysts said support came from a weaker US dollar…
Keonjhar Shock: Tribal Man Brings Exhumed Sister’s Remains to Bank for Withdrawal; NHRC Steps In!
Keonjhar, Apr 29 (BNP): A shocking incident in Odisha’s Keonjhar district has triggered nationwide outrage after Jeetu Munda was allegedly forced to exhume and carry the remains of his deceased sister to a bank in order to access pending funds linked to her account. The incident took place at the Odisha Gramya Bank branch in Mallipashi, where Jeetu Munda, a resident of Dianali village under…
Ganga Expressway Set to Drive Growth, Connectivity and Industrial Expansion in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh, Apr 29 (BNP): The Ganga Expressway, a major infrastructure project in the state, is expected to significantly improve connectivity while supporting industrial growth, logistics development, agricultural marketing, and regional economic balance. The 594-km expressway connects western and eastern Uttar Pradesh through a high-speed corridor designed to reduce travel time, improve transport efficiency, and strengthen economic linkages across districts. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said…
Bihar Shocker: Executive Officer Shot Dead, Municipal Chairman Critical in Brazen Bhagalpur Office Attack!
Bhagalpur, Apr 29 (BNP): In a brazen daylight attack, armed assailants stormed the office of the Sultanganj Nagar Parishad in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district on Tuesday, killing Executive Officer Krishna Bhushan Kumar and critically injuring Municipal Chairman Raj Kumar Guddu. The shocking incident occurred at around 4:00 PM, when both officials were in their respective chambers attending official work. According to eyewitnesses, a group of three…
Global Gold Demand Rises 2 pc in Q1, Investment Buying Drives Surge: WGC
Mumbai, Apr 29 (BNP): Global gold demand recorded a modest but steady rise in the January–March quarter, supported primarily by strong investment buying in bars and coins amid persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated price levels, according to the latest World Gold Council (WGC) report released on Wednesday. Total global gold demand, including over-the-counter (OTC) transactions, increased by 2% year-on-year to 1,231 tonnes in Q1 2026,…
UP CM Announces 1 Lakh Police Recruitments; Appointment Letters Issued to 936 Candidates
New Delhi, Apr 29: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday gave a good news to the youth. Encouraging them, he said, “Capable, competent and self-motivated young people want to become part of the UP Police force, and for this the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board will provide good opportunities.” He added, the board is going to carry out around one lakh new recruitments this…
WhatsApp Bans 9,400 Scam Accounts in Major Crackdown on Digital Arrest Fraud!
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): In a significant move against rising cyber fraud, WhatsApp has banned 9,400 accounts allegedly involved in “digital arrest” scams since January this year, the Central Government informed the Supreme Court. The development was disclosed in a comprehensive status report filed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in compliance with the apex court’s…
Credit Card Spending Surges 2 pc in March to INR 2.19 Lakh Crore
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): India’s credit card spending recorded a strong month-on-month rise in March, increasing by 24% to ₹2,194 billion (₹2.19 lakh crore), supported by seasonal demand and a lower base effect, according to a recent report released on Tuesday. The data indicates that while overall spending saw a noticeable jump, the broader consumption pattern is gradually stabilising, suggesting a normalisation in credit-driven…
LPG Booking Rules, Delivery System and Prices Set for Key Changes from May 1
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): Major changes in LPG booking rules, delivery verification, and pricing are expected to come into effect from May 1, along with a continued push towards cleaner fuel usage, according to recent policy updates. Under the revised system, booking intervals for LPG cylinders will be extended. Urban consumers will need to wait 25 days between bookings, while rural consumers will have…