New Delhi, May 4 (BNP): India’s real estate sector recorded a strong uptick in investment activity during the January–March period, with total inflows rising 37 percent year-on-year, according to a report by JLL India. The growth was primarily driven by robust participation from domestic investors, including institutions, family offices,...

New Delhi, May 4 (BNP): India’s manufacturing sector saw a slight improvement in activity during April, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 54.7 from 53.9 in March, according to a private survey. The reading indicates continued expansion in factory activity, though the pace of...

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...

Mumbai, May 4 (BNP): Ather Energy has reported a sharp improvement in its financial performance for the January–March quarter, with net loss narrowing by 57 percent year-on-year. The company posted a net loss of ₹100.23 crore in the fourth quarter, compared with ₹234.36 crore in the same period last...

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...

May 4 (BNP): The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has introduced two new segments—PaRRVA and EGR—aimed at expanding market participation and improving trading efficiency. Speaking at the launch, the NSE Chairman highlighted the resilience of India’s capital markets, noting their ability to withstand global uncertainties and maintain steady growth. The...

Visakhapatnam, May 4 (BNP): An LPG tanker carrying cargo destined for India has safely navigated the Strait of Hormuz and is currently en route to Visakhapatnam, according to official sources. The movement of the vessel comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which have raised...

May 4 (BNP): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has praised India’s advancing space technology ecosystem, highlighting the success of GalaxEye and its “Mission Drishti,” which is being seen as a significant step forward in all-weather Earth imaging capabilities. The mission marks a notable achievement in strengthening India’s private space sector,...

Emergency departments are failing Australians with psychosocial disability, as new research from Adelaide University reveals that the very system designed to help, is instead retraumatising vulnerable patients in crisis. Published in Emergency Medicine Australasia, the national study reports the experiences of people with psychosocial disability presenting to emergency departments, alongside...

New Delhi, May 4 (BNP): The government has intensified enforcement measures to prevent hoarding and ensure smooth supply of cooking gas across the country, conducting more than 1,900 raids nationwide, even as LPG availability continues to remain stable amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. According to the Ministry...