Mumbai, May 4 (BNP): The banking and insurance regulators in India are not in favour of allowing banks and insurance companies to participate in commodity derivatives markets, according to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. Speaking at the IMC Capital Market Conference 2026 in Mumbai, Pandey said that both the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Insurance Regulatory and…
90 Years of Odia Cinema: Infrastructure Crisis Clouds Milestone!
Bhubaneswar, May 4 (BNP): The Odia cinema industry has completed 90 years of its journey, tracing its origins to the release of Sita Bibaha on April 28, 1936, at Laxmi Talkies. While the milestone marks a proud cultural legacy, the industry today stands at a critical juncture, grappling with a sharp decline in infrastructure and exhibition capacity across Odisha. Once supported by a network of…
Mittal–Poonawalla Consortium Buys Stake in Rajasthan Royals in INR 15,660 Crore Deal!
New Delhi,May 4 (BNP): In a major development in the Indian Premier League, UK-based Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal and Adar Poonawalla have acquired a significant stake in Rajasthan Royals (RR) through a consortium deal valued at approximately ₹15,660 crore ($1.65 billion). The two business leaders have partnered with existing principal owner Manoj Badale to form a new consortium that will not only control Rajasthan Royals…
Cyclone Alert? Low Pressure Likely in Bay of Bengal Mid-May; IMD Yet to Confirm
Bhubaneswar, May 4 (BNP): A potential weather system over the Bay of Bengal is drawing attention, with early model projections indicating the possible formation of a low-pressure area during the second week of May. According to preliminary forecasts from the Global Forecast System, conditions may become conducive for the development of a cyclonic system around mid-May. Some projections even hint at a possible intensification, raising…
Plumber’s Son from Soro Tops Matric Exam with 588/600 Marks
Soro, May 4 (BNP): In an inspiring achievement, Parthasarathi, the son of a plumber from Soro, has emerged as the state topper in the matriculation examination, securing an outstanding 588 out of 600 marks. Coming from a modest background, his success reflects years of hard work, discipline, and determination. Despite limited resources, Parthasarathi remained focused on his studies, setting an example for students across the…
Malkangiri Girl Defies Disability, Clears Matric Exam Writing with Her Feet!
Malkangiri,May 4 (BNP): In a remarkable story of courage and determination, Laxmi Khemudu, a Class X student of PM SHRI Government High School in Sindhrimal under Malkangiri district, has successfully cleared the matriculation examination by writing with her feet. Born with a locomotor disability that left both her hands non-functional, Laxmi refused to see her condition as a barrier. Through relentless practice and unwavering determination,…
UDF Surges to Power in Kerala, Crosses Majority Mark in 2026 Assembly Polls!
Thiruvananthapuram,May 4 (BNP): In a decisive political development, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has crossed the crucial majority mark in the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, according to official trends from the Election Commission of India, signaling an end to a decade-long rule of the Left Democratic Front. The UDF has surged ahead, leading in over 90 constituencies in the 140-member Assembly, comfortably crossing the…
BJP Crosses Majority Mark in West Bengal, Set to Form Historic First Government!
Kolkata, May 4 (BNP): In a dramatic political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday crossed the majority mark in the West Bengal Assembly elections, derailing Mamata Banerjee’s bid for a consecutive fourth term and marking a potential end to over a decade of All India Trinamool Congress dominance. According to trends released by the Election Commission of India, the BJP is leading in…
Tamil Nadu Polls 2026: Vijay’s TVK Surges Ahead, Signals Major Political Shift!
Chennai,May 4 (BNP): Tamil Nadu, long regarded as the citadel of Dravidian politics for over five decades, may be on the brink of a significant political shift as early trends from the 2026 Assembly election counting suggest an intense and unpredictable contest. Traditionally dominated by the two major Dravidian parties—Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)—the state is now witnessing…
Swedish Clean-Tech Pioneer KonveGas Eyes Strategic Alliances in India
Delhi, May 04: Building on the momentum of its recent investment announcement at India Energy Week in Goa, Swedish clean-tech innovator KonveGas has confirmed its participation in the upcoming Bioenergy, Biofuels & Biomaterials (BBB) Summit 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi from 7th May 2026 to 9th May, 2026. This move signals a critical phase in the company’s official launch in the Indian market as it…