New Delhi, May 14 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday is being viewed as a major diplomatic engagement amid the ongoing crisis and rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to hold high-level talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to further strengthen the growing strategic partnership…
Jammu Border Village Families Switch to Traditional Stoves to Save Fuel !
Jammu, May 14 (BNP): Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel amid rising global crude oil prices and the ongoing West Asia conflict, nearly 40 families in Gajansu village near the International Border in Jammu have switched to traditional stoves for cooking. Women in the village were seen preparing chapattis and vegetables on mud stoves using firewood and cow dung cakes, reviving an…
Trump Holds Summit Talks With Xi Jinping During China Visit
Beijing, May 14 (BNP): US President Donald Trump held high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday as both leaders began a series of meetings and diplomatic engagements scheduled over two days. Trump received a grand ceremonial welcome in the Chinese capital, including a gun salute, performances by cheering schoolchildren and a visit to the historic 15th-century Temple of Heaven. The US…
Tamil Nadu Govt Hikes DA by 2 pc for Employees and Teachers
Chennai, May 14 (BNP): The Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday announced a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and teachers with retrospective effect from January 1, 2026. According to an official statement, the DA has been revised from 58 per cent to 60 per cent, benefiting nearly 16 lakh government employees, teachers,…
Fuel Shortage Grips Odisha, Long Queues Seen at Petrol Pumps Across Districts !
Bhubaneswar, May 14 (BNP): Fuel shortage continued to disrupt normal life across several districts of Odisha on Thursday, with reports of petrol and diesel scarcity emerging from Bhadrak, Keonjhar, Bhubaneswar and other areas, leading to long queues and temporary closure of multiple fuel stations. Representational image In Bhadrak, several petrol pumps reportedly ran out of fuel, forcing customers to return without refuelling their vehicles. Fuel…
Amul Hikes Milk Prices by INR 2 Per Litre, Consumers Feel Inflation Heat !
Vadodara,May 14 (BNP): Dairy major Amul has increased the prices of its packaged milk variants by ₹2 per litre, with the revised rates coming into effect from May 14 across the country. The price hike applies to popular variants including Amul Gold, Amul Shakti, Taaza, Cow Milk and Slim & Trim. Following the increase, a 500 ml pouch of Amul Gold will now cost ₹35,…
Telugu Literary Stalwart Sharada Ashokavardhan Passes Away
Hyderabad, May 14…Renowned Telugu litterateur Smt. Sharada Ashokavardhan passed away at the age of 87 at her daughter’s residence in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, on Wednesday night. A towering figure in Telugu literature, Smt. Sharada Ashokavardhan made an indelible mark through her prolific contributions spanning more than 80 books across diverse literary genres, including novels, poetry, plays, essays, lyrics, children’s literature, and newspaper columns. She…
Compass Group India Backs Cage-Free Egg Production with Global Food Partners
New Delhi, May 14 : Global Food Partners a global consultancy helping food businesses achieve higher animal welfare standards in their supply chains, today announced it has supported Compass Group India, a leader in food services, to drive cage-free egg production and support local farmers in India. According to the Release of Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025 (2024–25) published by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal…
Air India Announces Major Summer Flight Cuts Due to Fuel Prices and Airspace Restrictions !
New Delhi, May 14 (BNP): Facing mounting financial pressure amid the ongoing fuel crisis and geopolitical tensions, Air India has announced a major reduction in its international summer flight operations, suspending and scaling down services on several key routes till August 2026. According to the revised schedule, the airline will operate nearly 37 per cent fewer international flights between June and August compared to April…
OTET 2026 to Be Held on June 21, Admit Cards Available from June 9 !
Cuttack, May 14 (BNP): The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has announced the schedule for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET)-2026. As per the official notification issued by the board, the examination will be conducted on June 21 across the state. According to the schedule, OTET Paper-I will be held from 9 am to 11:30 am, while Paper-II is scheduled from 2 pm to…