Govt Tightens Rules on Overloaded Vehicles, Revises Highway Fees
New Delhi, April 15 (BNP) – The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified amendments to the National Highways fee rules, introducing a revised framework to regulate and penalise overloaded vehicles. The National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026 will come into effect from...
Meghwal Leads Plantation Drive, Shramdaan Under Swachhta Pakhwada
New Delhi, April 15, (BNP): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Tuesday led a plantation drive and Shramdaan at Windsor Place Roundabout, NDMC Park, Janpath in New Delhi as part of the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada. The minister planted a sapling and urged...
Scindia Inaugurates Philatelic Exhibition at Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya
New Delhi, April 15 (BNP): Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Tuesday inaugurated a philatelic exhibition at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, celebrating India’s heritage through postage stamps. The exhibition, titled “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat: Celebrating India’s Unity & Democracy through Postage Stamps”, is being organised by the Department of...
Amit Shah Calls Women’s Reservation Bill Urgent Step for Political Empowerment
New Delhi, Apr 14 (BNP): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Women’s Reservation Bill is a crucial and timely reform, stressing the need for its swift implementation. In a post on social media platform X, Shah highlighted that the bill is aimed at strengthening women’s participation...
Rising Heat in Kerala Triggers Government Advisory
Apr 14 (BNP): Kerala has issued a heat alert as temperatures are expected to rise sharply in the coming days across several districts. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan warned that Palakkad may record temperatures close to 40°C, while Kollam could reach around 39°C. Most other regions are likely to experience...
Asian Lawn Bowls: Navneet Leads India to Men’s Pairs and Fours Golds
New Delhi, Apr 14 ( BNP):India delivered a standout performance at the Asian Lawn Bowls Championships, securing a remarkable double gold in the men’s pairs and men’s fours events. At the heart of this success was Navneet, whose steady composure and precise execution played a decisive role in India’s...
IMD Forecast Indicates Likelihood of Below-Normal Southwest Monsoon in 2026; El Niño Emergence Raises Concern
New Delhi / Kolkata, April 14 (BNP): The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its first long-range forecast issued on April 13, 2026, has indicated that India’s primary rainfall season—the South West Monsoon (SWM)—is likely to be below normal or deficient in 2026. According to IMD, the seasonal rainfall over...
Patna’s Landmark Ekta Bhawan Pulled Down for Urban Project
Patna, Apr 14 ( BNP): One of the city’s most distinctive modern-era structures, Ekta Bhawan, has been demolished, bringing an end to a landmark that stood for nearly four decades. Known for its unusual and eye-catching design, the building had become a familiar sight near the banks of the...
Kharif Season Under Pressure Amid Climate and Oil Risks
New Delhi, Apr 14 (BNP): India’s upcoming kharif cropping season is facing a period of uncertainty, with experts pointing to a combination of climate risks and global geopolitical pressures. A potential El Niño event could disrupt the monsoon, raising concerns about below-normal rainfall during a critical sowing period. Since...
Assistance dogs interpret needs of the person they assist non-verbally
University of Turku, Finland, Apr 14: A recent study shows that assistance dogs not only help people with practical tasks, but also actively contribute to their care, based on mutual trust and the continuous interpretation of each other. Assistance dogs are active caregivers, according to a new study by...