New Delhi, Apr 27: Dr. Bhaskar Jyoti Sonowal has been elected President of the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance (BEA) Global Forum for the 2026–27 term, marking a significant milestone in India’s growing leadership within the BRICS+ economic ecosystem. Currently serving as CEO and Executive Director of BEA India, Dr. Sonowal will lead the Alliance’s global strategy at a crucial time, as India prepares to host the…
Centre Deploys CRPF Security for Harbhajan Singh After Punjab Withdraws State Cover
New Delhi/Jalandhar,Apr 27 (BNP): In a significant political and security development, the Punjab government has withdrawn the Y-category security cover provided to Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh. Punjab Police personnel stationed at his residence in Chhotti Baradari locality of Jalandhar were recalled with immediate effect, officials said. Soon after the state government’s decision, the Centre stepped in and arranged security cover for the former cricketer…
Odisha Senior Men’s Roll Ball Team Wins Bronze at East Zone Championship; CM Majhi Hails Achievement
Bhubaneswar, Apr 27 (BNP): Odisha’s Senior Men’s Roll Ball Team has won the bronze medal at the National East Zone Senior Roll Ball Championship 2026 held in Shillong, Meghalaya. The team delivered a strong performance in the two-day tournament featuring several states from eastern and northeastern India. The championship was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex and included teams from Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh,…
BJD to Seek Disqualification of Eight MLAs Over Rajya Sabha Cross-Voting, Leaders to Meet Speaker !
Bhubaneswar, Apr 27(BNP): In a major political development in Odisha, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has decided to seek cancellation of the membership of eight MLAs allegedly involved in cross-voting during the Rajya Sabha elections. The matter was discussed in detail during a meeting of the BJD legislative party held at Shankha Bhawan, where party leaders deliberated on the next course of action. Following the…
Roadside Palm Sap Trade Emerges as Major Livelihood Source for Tribal Communities in Malkangiri !
Malkangiri, Apr 27(BNP): In the tribal-dominated district of Malkangiri, the traditional palm sap trade is flourishing and has emerged as a major source of livelihood for many tribal families. Roadside stalls selling the locally produced beverage, popularly known as Salap or Salpi, have become a common sight across the district, especially during the summer season. Salap, a natural beverage extracted from the sap of palm…
ECoR Set for Staff Rationalisation Amid Nationwide Rail Reforms
Apr 27 (BNP): The East Coast Railway (ECoR) will rationalise 1,239 posts in the 2026–27 financial year as part of a nationwide workforce optimisation programme initiated by the Railway Board, according to an official directive issued on April 24. The exercise is part of a broader restructuring plan across Indian Railways aimed at improving manpower efficiency and aligning staffing patterns with operational requirements. Across the…
Tapan Mohanty Shines at Nationals, Secures All-Around Crown
Bhubaneswar, Apr 27 (BNP): Gymnast Tapan Mohanty delivered a strong performance at the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. He won the All-Around Champion title in the Senior Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) category with a total score of 73.433. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated Mohanty and praised his achievement, saying it was a proud moment…
NSF-NOAA GONG Maps Hidden Magnetism on the Sun’s Far Side
BOULDER, CO. — For observers on Earth, the Sun appears as a bright, familiar disk—but what we see is only half the story. Like the Moon, one half of the Sun is permanently hidden from our direct view: the far side beyond the visible solar limb. Yet, activity brewing there can eventually turn toward Earth, sometimes unleashing solar flares and eruptions capable of disrupting human…
Wheat Production Remains Stable Despite Unseasonal Weather: Government
The Ministry of Agriculture has said that recent unseasonal weather events are unlikely to have a significant impact on India’s overall wheat production, with output expected to remain broadly stable this season. Officials acknowledged that isolated instances of rain and storms during the harvesting period caused limited damage in some regions. However, they clarified that these localised incidents will not materially affect total national production.…
Rajnath Singh Heads to SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting
New Delhi, Apr 27 (BNP): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting, a key multilateral forum focused on regional security and defence cooperation. Ahead of the visit, Singh said he looks forward to representing India at the meeting and will underscore the country’s commitment to global peace amid ongoing security challenges worldwide. He…