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...
Chapman Freeborn OBC Partners with Freeze Carbon to Strengthen Measurable Climate Action
Chapman Freeborn OBC, a global On-Board Courier (OBC) logistics provider, has partnered with Freeze Carbon to strengthen its approach to emissions measurement and mitigation across time-critical aviation logistics operations. The partnership, established in October 2025, supports the company’s broader climate action strategy focused on reducing and addressing residual emissions....
ECI Starts EVM Commissioning Ahead of April 23 Assembly Polls
New Delhi, April 17 (BNP): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has commenced the commissioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units for constituencies going to polls in the first phase on April 23, officials said on Thursday. The commissioning process began across...
AMPP to Host Webcast Highlighting India’s Role in Advancing Maritime Safety, Sustainability, and Global Trade Resilience
Two-hour session features India-based experts addressing corrosion control, decarbonization, and evolving regulatory challenges in global shipping Maharashtra, India – (April 17, 2026) — As global shipping faces increasing pressure from decarbonization mandates, aging fleets, and supply chain disruptions, maritime experts from India are playing a growing role in shaping...
TAU Systems joins RADNEXT 2030 network to expand global access to radiation effects testing
Carlsbad, California. 17th April 2026: TAU Systems, the pioneer in compact laser-powered accelerator technology, today announced it has joined RADNEXT 2030, a European initiative coordinated by CERN that provides access to world-class radiation testing infrastructures for electronics. As a network member, TAU Systems will open its TAU Labs facility...
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team extends relationship with Simulator & Show Car experts, Memento Exclusives
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team has extended its longstanding relationship with Memento Exclusives, the world’s leading motorsport memorabilia specialist and expert provider of Simulators and Show Cars. This new multi-year extension will see Memento Exclusives continue to provide industry leading products for elite activations as well as a host...
Odisha Signs MoU for Marine Spatial Plan to Boost Coastal Development
Bhubaneswar, Apr 16 (BNP): The Odisha government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) aimed at balancing coastal economic growth with marine ecosystem protection. ମେରାଇନ୍ ସ୍ପାସିଆଲ୍ ପ୍ଲାନ୍ ବା MSP କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ ହେବାଦ୍ବାରା ରାଜ୍ୟର ବ୍ଲୁ- ଇକୋନୋମିର ଉନ୍ନତି ହେବା ସହିତ ସାମୁଦ୍ରିକ ପରିବେଶର ସୁରକ୍ଷା ମଧ୍ୟ ହୋଇପାରିବ।...
Chef Vikas Khanna Named in TIME 100 Most Influential People List
New Delhi, Apr 16 (BNP): Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, popularly known as “Curry boy,” has been featured in the TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people, marking a proud moment in his culinary journey. Khanna said the recognition is significant for India and reflects how perceptions around...
Pakistan Army Chief Visits Iran as Peace Efforts Intensify in Middle East
Tehran, April 16(BNP): In a crucial diplomatic move aimed at stabilising the Middle East, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Wednesday, leading a high-level political and security delegation. The visit comes at a critical juncture as Pakistan steps up its role...
Iranian Oil Tanker with 2 Million Barrels Arrives Near Gujarat Without Buyer
New Delhi/Gujarat, April 16(BNP): In a curious development amid ongoing US restrictions on Iran’s oil exports, an Iranian tanker carrying an estimated 2 million barrels of crude oil arrived near the Gujarat coast on Tuesday without a declared buyer or destination. According to ship-tracking data and industry sources, the...