Chennai, April 17 (BNP): In a notable political development, the wife and daughter of slain forest brigand Veerappan have entered the electoral fray in Tamil Nadu, contesting from different constituencies on tickets of separate regional parties. Muthulakshmi Veerappan is contesting as a candidate of the Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) from the Krishnagiri Assembly constituency. Her daughter, Vidha Rani Veerappan, is in the race from the…
IIID BRC Celebrates Founders’ Day and Women’s Day in Bengaluru; HMG Stones Hosts the Design Fraternity
Bengaluru, April 17: The Bangalore Regional Chapter of the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID BRC) commemorated its Founders’ Day alongside Women’s Day with a meaningful evening that brought together the city’s leading design professionals. The event was graciously hosted at the HMG Stones Experience Centre, Sankey Road, reinforcing the brand’s continued engagement with the architecture and design community. The evening celebrated the legacy of IIID, its founding vision, and the…
Tragic Crash in Andhra Pradesh: 8 Karnataka Devotees Killed in Bolero–Lorry Collision
Kurnool, April 16(BNP): In a tragic road accident, eight people from Karnataka lost their lives in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district on Thursday. The incident occurred near Chilakaladona village under Mantralayam mandal when a Bolero vehicle, carrying devotees en route to the Guru Raghavendra Swamy Temple in Mantralayam, collided with a ready-mix tanker lorry. According to reports, five persons died on the spot due to the…
Faith Peaks in Prayagraj as Devotees Perform Ritual Bath on Vaishakh Amavasya
Apr 17 (BNP): Thousands of devotees gathered in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on the occasion of Vaishakh Amavasya on Friday, performing ritual bathing at the sacred Triveni Sangam. From early morning hours during Brahma Muhurat, pilgrims arrived at the riverbanks to take a holy dip, which is considered highly auspicious in Hindu tradition. The atmosphere across the city remained deeply devotional, with chants, prayers, and ritual…
Bhitarkanika National Park to Remain Closed from May 1 to July 31 for Crocodile Breeding Season
Bhubaneswar, April 16(BNP): Bhitarkanika National Park, widely known as the ‘home of giant saltwater crocodiles’, will remain closed to tourists from May 1 to July 31 in view of the annual crocodile breeding and nesting season. According to official sources, the closure order has been issued by the Rajnagar Forest Division to ensure a disturbance-free environment during this sensitive period. Every year, crocodiles in the…
Five Jawans Injured, One Critical in Anti-Maoist Operation Along Odisha–Jharkhand Border; High Alert Sounded
Bhubaneswar/Jharkhand, April 16(BNP): At least five security personnel were injured, one of them critically, during an anti-Maoist operation in the Saranda–Baliba forest area along the Odisha–Jharkhand border on Thursday. According to reports, the incident occurred during an exchange of fire between security forces and Maoist cadres in the dense forest region, where a major operation is currently underway. The injured jawans were immediately evacuated and…
Harivansh Re-Elected Unopposed as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, Apr 17 (BNP): Harivansh Narayan Singh was re-elected unopposed as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on Friday, marking a continuation of his tenure in the Upper House leadership. His nomination to the Rajya Sabha came from President Droupadi Murmu after a vacancy arose following the retirement of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi as a nominated member. The position of…
Gautam Adani Leads Asia Wealth Rankings on Bloomberg Index
New Delhi, Apr 17 (BNP): Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has emerged as Asia’s richest individual, surpassing Mukesh Ambani, according to the latest update of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The change in ranking reflects a fresh surge in Adani’s net worth driven by recent gains in the market value of his listed companies. The Bloomberg index tracks daily fluctuations in billionaire wealth based on movements in…
Punjab Kings Crush Mumbai Indians; Gujarat Titans Take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Key IPL Showdown
Mumbai, Apr 17: Punjab Kings delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in an IPL 2026 clash, extending Mumbai’s losing streak to four matches. After being put in to bat, Mumbai Indians posted a competitive total of 195/6 in 20 overs, powered by a century from Quinton de Kock, who remained unbeaten and anchored the innings. Naman…
Over 3,000 Enumerators Deployed as Door-to-Door Census Begins in Odisha Capital
Bhubaneswar, Apr 17 (BNP): A door-to-door, digital-first census exercise has begun in Bhubaneswar and across Odisha, marking the next phase of preparations for Census 2027 after the completion of the self-enumeration process earlier this month. The self-enumeration phase, conducted from April 1 to 15, saw participation from over two lakh residents who filled out detailed forms covering 33 questions. Authorities have now deployed more than…