UAE Fully Restores Air Traffic Operations Following Temporary Disruptions

May 5 (BNP): The United Arab Emirates has lifted all air traffic restrictions, restoring normal flight operations across its airspace after nearly 10 weeks of disruption linked to regional conflict earlier this year. The General Civil Aviation Authority (UAE) confirmed the full resumption of normal air navigation services, ending temporary measures that had been in place since late February 2026. Following the announcement, Dubai International Airport…

Muthoot Exim Opens 103rd Muthoot Gold Point Branch in Sholinganallur

Sholinganallur: Muthoot Exim (P) Ltd., the precious metals division of the 138-year-old Muthoot Pappachan Group (Muthoot Blue), proudly announces the grand opening of its newest Gold Point Centre at the Muthoot Gold Point, Shop No G-18, Ground Floor, Kalaignar Karunanidhi Salai, Sholinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu- 600119. This marks the 103rd branch in India and 16th in Tamil Nadu.   The new Gold Point Centre aims to make transparent, scientific and responsible gold recycling more accessible to customers in and around Sholinganallur. The Sholinganallur Gold Point Centre will allow customers to sell…

Auto Demand Cycle Expected to Stay Strong Through CY26, Says Report

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s automobile sector is expected to maintain its growth momentum over the next two to three quarters, with strong demand likely to persist through calendar year 2026, according to a report by Antique Stock Broking. The industry has entered FY27 on a positive note, recording healthy volume growth across segments such as passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, tractors, and electric vehicles.…

National Stock Exchange of India Launches Electronic Gold Receipts for Transparent Trading

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has introduced Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), marking a significant step toward modernising gold trading in the country. The new segment aims to improve transparency and make price discovery more efficient in one of India’s most widely traded commodities. Electronic Gold Receipts are digital securities that represent ownership of physical gold. The underlying gold…

Markets Slip at Open as Middle East Tensions Push Oil to Dollar 113

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Global equity markets opened on a subdued note following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have unsettled investor sentiment worldwide. Concerns over potential disruptions to crude supply routes have led to a sharp increase in oil prices, with benchmarks rising to $113 per barrel. The surge in oil prices has heightened fears of inflationary pressures and posed fresh…

Fidelity International unveils a Miyawaki forest with 15,000 native trees to boost Gurugram’s urban ecology

Gurugram, May 5: Fidelity International today announced the creation of a high‑density Miyawaki forest with the plantation of 15,000 indigenous saplings across 11,873 square metres at the Dhankot pond area in Gurugram. Using 100% native species planted at a density of 2 to 4 saplings per square metre, the initiative will transform the land over the next three years into a dense, self‑sustaining urban forest designed…

Epson announces Call for Entries for The 17th Epson International Pano Awards and launches inaugural Epson International Pano Awards Exhibition

SYDNEY, May 05 – Epson has announced the call for entries for the 17th edition of the landmark Epson International Pano Awards – the world’s largest competition devoted to the craft and art of panoramic photography. It has also detailed the launch of the inaugural Epson International Pano Awards Exhibition – an evening of breathtaking panoramic photography, featuring a curated collection of award-winning images from past Pano…

Narasimha Chaturdashi Fair and Harishankar Mahotsav Held at Harishankar in Balangir District with Great Devotion and Festivity

Balangir, May 05:  The Narasimha Chaturdashi Fair and Harishankar Mahotsav were  held at Harishankar in Balangir district.At the foothills of Gandhamardan, amidst the breathtaking beauty of nature, the experience of witnessing both Lord Hari (Vishnu) and Lord Hara (Shiva), along with Odisha’s rich art and cultural heritage, creates a unique and divine atmosphere, said Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo.  

International Workers’ Day Celebrated by Legal Services Authority Highlighting Labour Rights and Legal Awareness

Malkangiri,May 05:: International Workers’ Day was celebrated by the Legal Services Authority. On this occasion, a meeting was organized at the DRDA conference hall, where District Judge and Chairperson of the Legal Services Authority, Rajalakshmi Pattnaik, attended as the chief guest and inaugurated the program.Among others, Secretary of the Legal Services Authority and Judge Ms. Sangeeta Patra, and Labour Officer Tanmaya Mandal were present. Hundreds…

Malkangiri Union of Journalists Stages Dharna, Submits Memorandum to Government Highlighting Key Demands

Malkangiri, May 05:: On the occasion of May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, the Odisha Union of Journalists—one of the largest journalists’ associations in the state—organized protests across all 30 districts of Odisha under the direction of its President, Prasanna Mohanty.The demonstrations were held in front of the respective District Collectors’ offices, pressing for three long-pending demands of journalists: pension, official recognition, and…