Delhi. May 9 (BNP): Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday strongly criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) following its raid on the premises linked to Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, alleging that Punjabis were being “harassed in every possible way.” Reacting to the ED action, Kejriwal accused the BJP-led Central government of misusing investigative agencies to target opposition leaders and suppress political voices from Punjab. He said the…
Two Homes, One Bond: Vedaanta Senior Living Celebrates the Evolving Journey of Mothers and Daughters
Bengaluru, May 9th: Vedaanta Senior Living, a leading provider of thoughtfully designed senior living communities, has unveiled its Mother’s Day campaign film that beautifully captures the evolving dynamic between mothers and their children, anchored in reassurance, love and everyday joy. Conceptualised and executed in-house, the campaign adopts a warm, slice-of-life storytelling format that unfolds over the course of a single day. Reflecting everyday life today,…
Narendra Modi Touches Feet of 98-Year-Old BJP Veteran Makhanlal Sarkar in Bengal!
West Bengal, May 9 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to veteran BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar during a public event in West Bengal, touching the 98-year-old’s feet as a mark of respect for his decades-long contribution to nationalist politics. The gesture drew widespread attention at the event, with Modi acknowledging Sarkar’s lifelong dedication to the nationalist movement and the BJP’s ideological roots.…
India’s Capital Markets to Drive Inclusive Wealth Creation and Viksit Bharat Vision by 2047: Shri Sudhanshu Trivedi at PHDCCI’s 8th Annual Convention
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) successfully organized the 8th Annual Convention on Capital Market & Commodity Market on the theme “Democratising Wealth Creation: Inclusive Capital Markets for a Prosperous India” on Friday, 8th May 2026 at PHD House, New Delhi. The convention brought together policymakers, regulators, financial market experts, industry leaders, and market participants to deliberate on the growing role of inclusive capital…
PMJJBY Supports India’s Vision of “Insurance for All by 2047”: LIC CEO
May 9 (BNP): The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is playing a key role in advancing the Government of India’s goal of achieving “Insurance for All by 2047,” according to LIC CEO and MD R. Doraiswamy. He said the scheme has significantly expanded life insurance coverage among low-income and underserved sections of society by offering affordable protection and easy enrolment through the banking…
PMJJBY Key to Government’s Goal of Universal Insurance Coverage by 2047: LIC CEO
May 9 (BNP): The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is playing a key role in advancing the Government of India’s goal of achieving “Insurance for All by 2047,” according to LIC CEO and MD R. Doraiswamy. He said the scheme has significantly expanded life insurance coverage among low-income and underserved sections of society by offering affordable protection and easy enrolment through the banking…
Govt Appoints New CDS and Naval Chief in Key Defence Leadership Changes
May 9 (BNP): The Government of India on Saturday announced important leadership appointments in the armed forces, naming Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd.) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd.), PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, will assume office as the Chief of Defence Staff and…
Sindhudurg Village Leads Maharashtra by Completing First Self-Enumeration for Census 2027
May 9 (BNP): Muth village in Sindhudurg district has become the first village in Maharashtra to complete the self-enumeration process ahead of Census 2027, marking an early milestone in the state’s census preparations. The achievement was made possible through active participation of residents and coordinated efforts by revenue officials. The village, located in Vengurla taluka, has 36 households and a population of 144. The exercise…
India–EU Partnership Enters Stronger Phase of Engagement: Sitharaman at Europe Day 2026
New Delhi, May 9 (BNP): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the India–European Union partnership has gained fresh momentum, reflecting deeper cooperation across economic, trade, and strategic areas. Speaking at the Europe Day 2026 event, she noted that the relationship between India and the EU has steadily strengthened, supported by shared priorities such as economic stability, sustainable growth, and a fair global trading system. She…
Suvendu Adhikari Set to Take Oath as West Bengal’s First BJP Chief Minister
Kolkata, May 9 (BNP): Suvendu Adhikari has been formally elected as the BJP legislature party leader in West Bengal and is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister, marking the party’s first-ever government in the state following a decisive electoral victory. The BJP secured 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, bringing an end to 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule led by…