PURUSHOTTAMPUR,May 11 (BNP): A devastating LPG cylinder explosion at a residence in Sunathar village has left five members of a single family fighting for their lives. The blast, suspected to have been triggered by a gas leakage, occurred on Sunday, resulting in critical burn injuries and extensive property damage. Summary of the IncidentThe explosion took place within the confines of the family home under the…
Book Launch: Ashoi – The Zoroastrian Art of Success and Immortality
Mumbai, May 11: Mr. Piruz Areez Khambatta, Chairman of Rasna Group and Founder Trustee of the Areez Khambatta Benevolent Trust and Rasna Foundation, announced the launch of his book Ashoi: The Zoroastrian Art of Success and Immortality along with the unveiling of an entrepreneurial fund aimed at fostering enterprise and leadership within and beyond the Parsi community. The book was launched at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, in the…
Fresh Militia Violence in DR Congo’s Ituri Province Leaves At Least 69 Dead
Bunia, May 11 (BNP): At least 69 people were killed in a fresh wave of militia violence in the conflict-hit Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to local authorities and security sources. The deadly attacks were reportedly carried out by armed fighters linked to the Codeco militia, which claims to represent the Lendu community, in several villages in late April. The…
Delhi LG Unveils Plan to Transform Dwarka, Rohini and Narela Into Major Investment Hubs !
New Delhi, May 11 (BNP): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to prepare a comprehensive and time-bound roadmap for transforming Dwarka, Rohini, and Narela into major investment and decentralised economic hubs of the national capital. According to officials, Dwarka sub-city is being planned as a major destination for domestic and international investments in Information Technology (IT), IT-enabled Services…
Centre Notifies Viksit Bharat-GRAM G Act; 125 Days of Guaranteed Rural Employment From July 1
New Delhi, May 11 (BNP): The Central Government has officially notified the Viksit Bharat-GRAM G Act, 2025, aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods by guaranteeing 125 days of employment annually to rural households across the country. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made the announcement on Sunday, stating that the new Act will come into effect from July 1, 2026. The initiative is expected to provide enhanced…
Iran Ready for ‘Negotiations With Dignity’, Says President Amid Rising Regional
Tehran, May 11 (BNP): Iran has expressed its willingness to continue diplomatic engagement and negotiations, provided the talks are conducted with “dignity,” mutual respect, and without pressure or threats, according to Iranian media reports. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran remains open to dialogue and peaceful solutions but will firmly safeguard the country’s national interests and sovereignty. He emphasised that negotiations must be based…
Noida Authority Recognizes Salaam Namaste Radio as a Pillar of Swachh Bharat Mission
Noida, 11th May, 2026: While policy is made in offices, change happens on the airwaves. This International Women’s Day, the Noida Authority recognized this vital link by honoring Salaam Namaste Community Radio, the community broadcast arm of IMS Noidawith the ‘Naari Leads Swachhta Award.’ The award, presented by Shri S.P. Singh (GM, Noida Authority) and Shri Indu Prakash Singh (OSD), acknowledges a fundamental shift: cleanliness…
Himanta Biswa Sarma Elected NDA Leader, Set to Take Oath as Assam Chief Minister on May 12
Guwahati, May 11 (BNP): Senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Assam on Sunday, paving the way for him to continue as the Chief Minister for a second consecutive term. Following his election, Sarma met Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and formally staked claim to form the…
Nation First, Duty Above Comfort – PM Modi Urges Citizens to Conserve Fuel Amid West Asia Crisis !
New Delhi, May 11 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to place “nation first” and adopt responsible practices to minimise the impact of the ongoing West Asia crisis on India’s economy and energy security. Emphasising that the Centre is making all possible efforts to protect people from the adverse effects of the conflict, the Prime Minister appealed to citizens to use fuel and…
Low Pressure Forms Over Bay of Bengal, May Intensify Further in Next 48 Hours!
Bhubaneswar, May 11 (BNP): A low-pressure area has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal near the north Sri Lanka coast under the influence of an active upper air cyclonic circulation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed on Monday. The associated cyclonic circulation currently extends up to 5.8 km above mean sea level, and the weather system is expected to intensify further over the next…