May 5 (BNP): Ride-hailing cooperative firm Bharat Taxi has announced a partnership with Delhi Capitals as the official mobility partner for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Under this collaboration, Bharat Taxi will engage fans through on-ground activations and digital campaigns throughout the tournament. The company will also provide dedicated travel support for spectators attending matches across the Delhi-NCR region. Company leadership stated that the…
South Star Vijay Remains Focused on Tamil Cinema, Keeps Distance from Hindi Films
May 5 (BNP): Leading South Indian actor Vijay continues to focus his career on Tamil cinema and has largely stayed away from working in Hindi films. Over the years, the actor has built a strong presence in the Tamil film industry, earning wide popularity through regional projects and maintaining a consistent connection with his core audience. His career choices reflect a sustained preference for South…
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Begins 3 Day Gujarat Visit to Boost Investment Ties
Bhubaneswar / Gujarat, May 5 (BNP): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has commenced a three-day official visit to Gujarat, covering four major cities from May 5 to May 7, as part of efforts to enhance industrial cooperation and attract new investments to the state. The visit is aimed at strengthening Odisha’s engagement with Gujarat’s well-established manufacturing ecosystem and exploring new opportunities across key sectors.…
CM Prem Singh Tamang Highlights Yoga’s Role in Mental Health at Valedictory Ceremony
New Delhi, May 5: The Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, graced the valedictory ceremony of the Yoga Teacher Training Course held at Manan Kendra. Addressing the gathering, he expressed his delight in being part of the significant occasion and extended warm greetings to all attendees. In his address, the Chief Minister highlighted the relevance of yoga in the 21st century. He noted that…
India’s LPG Consumption Drops 16 pc in April Amid West Asia Supply Disruptions
May 5 (BNP): India’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption declined sharply by 16% in April, as supply disruptions linked to escalating tensions in West Asia affected availability across both domestic and commercial segments. According to official data, the fall in consumption reflects the impact of constrained supplies in global energy markets, which have been under pressure due to ongoing geopolitical conflict in the region. The…
Net Direct Tax Collections Rise 5.1 pc in FY26; Refunds See Marginal Decline
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s net direct tax collections recorded steady growth in FY26, rising 5.12% year-on-year to ₹23.40 lakh crore, compared with ₹22.26 lakh crore in the previous financial year. The increase reflects combined collections from corporate and non-corporate taxes, indicating continued expansion in the tax base despite challenging global and domestic economic conditions. During the same period, tax refund outgo declined slightly…
Rupee Falls 20 Paise to 95.43 Against US Dollar Amid Gulf Tensions and High Oil Prices
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Indian rupee weakened in early trade on Tuesday, falling 20 paise to 95.43 against the US dollar amid heightened global risk sentiment. Currency traders attributed the decline to renewed geopolitical tensions following fresh military exchanges between the United States and Iran in the Gulf region. The developments have triggered risk aversion in global markets, prompting investors to move toward safe-haven…
Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Completes Key Portal Beam Installation
Mumbai, May 5 (BNP): The Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail project has reached a significant engineering milestone with the successful installation of five heavy portal beams over active railway tracks at Maninagar in Ahmedabad. The work, completed within 22 days, involved the placement of precast, prestressed portal beams designed to support the upcoming high-speed rail infrastructure while ensuring uninterrupted movement of existing railway services. This achievement highlights…
Piyush Goyal Reviews FTA Progress, Charts Strategy to Boost India’s Exports
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials to assess the progress of India’s ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and to chart a strengthened export strategy. Held a review meeting with key officers and chief negotiators to assess the progress of India’s Free Trade Agreements. Discussed ways to encourage more businesses…
Vijay Scripts Historic Debut Victory, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Reshapes Tamil Nadu Politics
Chennai, May 5 (BNP): In a landmark political development, actor-turned-politician Vijay has secured a historic victory in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, leading his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, to a sweeping mandate. Making his electoral debut from the Perambur constituency, Vijay won decisively and formally received his victory certificate, underscoring a strong endorsement from the electorate. His emergence signals a major shift in Tamil…