Hindustan Zinc sharpens focus on resource security, advances downstream ecosystems

May 05: Hindustan Zinc Limited is accelerating its transition into a future-ready, diversified metals and critical minerals company, with a clear focus on strengthening India’s resource security and building domestic value chains. In her message to shareholders, Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar highlighted that resource security will define the next phase of industrial and economic growth, […]

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India, Japan Strengthen Healthcare Cooperation

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in the healthcare sector during the third Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) held in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening healthcare systems, building resilient medical supply chains, and enhancing collaboration in digital health, innovation, and workforce development. The meeting was co-chaired

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Indian Journalists Win Pulitzer Prize for Cybercrime Investigation

New York, May 5, 2026: Indian journalists Anand RK and Suparna Sharma, along with Natalie Obiko Pearson, have been awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category for their work on a cybercrime investigation published by Bloomberg. The award-winning project highlighted the growing threat of digital scams, telling the story of a

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India U-18 Hockey Teams Set for Australia Series Ahead of Asia Cup

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s Under-18 men’s and women’s hockey teams are set to compete in a four-match series against Australia as part of their preparations for the upcoming Asia Cup. The series is designed to provide both teams with valuable international exposure and competitive match practice ahead of the continental tournament. Taking on a

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Bhutan Secures Dollar 515 Million World Bank Support for Major Hydropower Project

Thimphu/New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Bhutan has signed financing agreements worth $515 million with the World Bank to advance the Dorjilung Hydropower Project, a large-scale renewable energy initiative being developed in partnership with Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC). Planned as a 1,125 MW project under a public-private partnership model, it will be the

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Professional Investment Advisory Services’ Management Successfully Completes Change in Ownership

SINGAPORE, May 05 –  Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd (“PIAS”) today announced that its management has completed the acquisition of PIAS from Singapore Life Limited (“Singlife”), through the purchase of all its shares in Professional Advisory Holdings Limited (“PAH”), PIAS’s holding company.  The change in ownership, approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”),

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The Promise Kept: Ashar Group Secures OCs for Two Redevelopment Projects 20 Months Before Deadline – Setting New Bar for Homebuyer Trust

Mumbai, May 05: In a real estate market where project delays have become almost institutionalised –  with ANAROCK data indicating that over 40% of under-construction housing inventory in MMR has faced timeline overruns – Ashar Group has done something rare: it has delivered early. Twice. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region-based developer has secured Occupation Certificates (OCs) for

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India Direct Tax Collections Rise 5.1 pc to INR 23.4 Lakh Crore in FY26

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s net direct tax collections recorded steady growth in the financial year 2025–26, rising 5.12% year-on-year to ₹23,40,406 crore, according to data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Gross direct tax collections for the fiscal stood at ₹28,11,936 crore, marking a 4.03% increase compared to the previous

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JLR India Slashes Range Rover SV Prices by Up to INR 75 Lakh Ahead of India–UK FTA

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India has announced a significant price reduction of up to ₹75 lakh on its flagship Range Rover SV models, ahead of the expected benefits from the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The company said the revised pricing applies to its completely built unit (CBU) models imported from

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Bright future: PPDS readies new Philips Professional Displays product and partnership reveals at InfoComm 2026 including new UltraSlim Signage in Las Vegas

Philips booth C9000: Taking design, choice, and value to the next level, PPDS will showcase its latest groundbreaking evolutions in Las Vegas, including a new design led category, innovations for energy efficiency, an expanded solutions portfolio, and much more.  Amsterdam,May 05: PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is excited

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