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DPI 2.0 to Help Offset Energy Shocks: CEA Nageswaran
New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): India can mitigate the economic impact of energy disruptions in West Asia by enhancing productivity and competitiveness through the next phase of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI 2.0), Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday. He made the remarks while addressing the launch of the DPI 2047 Roadmap Report…
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Nearly 11,000 Odisha Consumers Get Zero Power Bills Under Rooftop Solar Scheme
Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): A growing number of households in Odisha are moving towards clean and self-reliant energy use, with nearly 11,000 consumers in western Odisha reporting zero electricity bills in March 2026 after adopting rooftop solar systems, officials said. The development comes under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which promotes installation of rooftop…
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Google Cloud AI Hub Launched in Visakhapatnam to Boost India’s AI Push
Visakhapatnam, Apr 28 (BNP): Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam on Monday, marking a major milestone in India’s expanding digital infrastructure ecosystem. The new facility, being developed by Google, is expected to strengthen artificial intelligence capabilities, cloud computing infrastructure, and data-driven innovation…
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India and Gulf Air Connectivity Set to Improve as Airspace Conditions Stabilise: MEA
New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): Flight operations between India and Gulf countries are expected to further normalise as airspace conditions across West Asia continue to improve, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The MEA informed that airlines such as Air India and IndiGo are planning to resume services between India and Qatar in…
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Tragedy in Mumbai: Four Family Members Dead After Dinner; Police Probe ‘Biryani-Watermelon’ Link
Mumbai,Apr28 (BNP): In a tragic incident, four members of a family in South Mumbai’s Pydhonie area died after reportedly falling ill with vomiting and diarrhea following a meal at home. Police have registered an accidental death report and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The deceased have been identified as Abdullah Dokadia…
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Villa La Valencia Cabo Joins Preferrred Hotels Luxury Collection
(Cabo San Lucas Mexico, Apr 28) -Villa La Valencia Beach Resort & Spa has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 620 hotels, resorts, residences, and hotel groups in 80 countries. With this addition, the resort becomes part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection, which…
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Odisha Records 83,576 House Sparrows in First Statewide Census
Bhubaneswar/Chhatrapur, Apr 28 (BNP): Odisha has carried out its first-ever statewide census of house sparrows for 2025–26, recording a total population of 83,576 birds across various districts. The survey was conducted by Bhubaneswar-based organisation Wildlife Odisha Foundation, marking a significant step in tracking the status of the once-common urban bird species. According to the findings, house…
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Historic Milestone for Ladakh: Five New Districts Carved Out to Redefine Himalayan Governance
New Delhi/Leh,Apr28 (BNP): In a landmark administrative move, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has approved the creation of five new districts—Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass—raising the total number of districts in the Union Territory from two to seven. The decision is aimed at decentralising governance, improving administrative efficiency, and bringing government services closer to…
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Odisha Launches SITI ODISHA Think Tank for Data Driven Growth
Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): Odisha has taken a significant step towards strengthening innovation-led governance with the launch of SITI-ODISHA, a new think tank aimed at improving policy formulation, research, and data-driven decision-making. The initiative marks a new phase in the state’s development strategy focused on innovation, collaboration, and the use of technology to enhance governance…
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Harschit Damodaran Clinches Junior All-Around Gold at National Gymnastics Meet
Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): The Day 3 action of the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 saw strong performances across categories, with young athletes and senior teams delivering closely fought contests at the national level. In the Junior Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) All-Around final, Harschit Damodaran of Uttar Pradesh secured the gold medal with…
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