“The Discipline Behind the Distribution”: HPCL Strengthens Vigilance as Supply Scales Nationwide

Kolkata, April 30, 2026: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is strengthening discipline across its LPG distribution network amid rising demand, backed by a robust vigilance framework to ensure transparency and system integrity. Between April 1 and April 29, 2026, HPCL delivered 362 lakh LPG cylinders nationwide, including 12.7 lakh on April 29 alone. The company also dispatched 2,16,507 tankers during the period, with 9,522 tankers…

Bhubaneswar to Host ‘Shraddhanjali 2026’ — A Musical Tribute to Guru Bauri Bandhu Sethi

Bhubaneswar, April 30: Delhi-based cultural organization Swaranjali is set to bring an evening of classical music and tribute to Odisha’s capital with Shraddhanjali 2026, a commemorative concert dedicated to Guru Late Suramani Bauri Bandhu Sethi. The event will be held on June 20, 2026, at 5 PM at Gita Govinda Sadan, Jayadev Bhawan, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar. Organized in association with Shreyas Webmedia Solutions, the program…

WEX® Taps Extend to Enable Corporate Card Payments in SAP Concur Solutions

WEX brings smarter AP solutions to Corporate Card customers with the help of growing fintech business, Extend. NEW YORK–Extend, a leader in embedded virtual card payments, today announced a collaboration with WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), a global leader in intelligent payment solutions, to enable virtual card payments inside Concur Invoice. WEX corporate card customers can now connect their WEX commercial account in Concur Invoice to…

etrailer First in St. Charles County to Offer Missouri Child Care Works

The company is the first in the county to introduce the shared child care support solution for its employees. (St. Louis, Mo., April 30, 2026) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO), in partnership with Kids Win Missouri, recently worked with etrailer to launch the Missouri Child Care Works Tri-Share program. As the first local business to adopt the program, etrailer is expanding access to shared…

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, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, along with by-elections in seven Assembly…

South Indian Bank and Asset Homes Enter Strategic Partnership to Elevate Home Loan Experience

Kochi, Apr 30: South Indian Bank, one of Kerala’s leading private sector banks, has entered into a strategic partnership with Asset Homes Pvt. Ltd. to further strengthen its home loan portfolio through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement was formally signed by V. Sunil Kumar, Founder & Managing Director of Asset Homes and Anto George T, Executive Vice President & Chief…

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 Alvin Bragg on Tuesday. Officials noted that while the latest…

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 country, with girls once again outperforming boys in overall performance.…

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 1, 2025, requested TRAI to provide recommendations on the regulatory…

India Used-Car Market Poised for Strong Growth

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India’s used-car market is expected to grow significantly over the next few years, nearly doubling to around $70 billion by FY31 from about $35 billion in FY26, driven by rising affordability, faster vehicle replacement cycles, and growing formalisation of the sector, according to a new report. The report by Redseer Strategy Consultants notes that India is currently the fifth-largest used-car…