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Chennai,May 4 (BNP): Actor-turned-politician Vijay is being hailed as ‘Jana Nayagan’ (People’s Leader) as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, takes a commanding lead in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, leading in over 100 of the state’s 234 seats as counting trends continue. The strong electoral showing has triggered a wave of congratulatory messages from across […]

New Delhi, may 4 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address party workers at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in the national capital, as the National Democratic Alliance registers a strong surge in the Assembly election trends in Assam and West Bengal. Early counting trends indicate a significant lead for the Bharatiya Janata

Chennai,May 4 (BNP): In a landmark political upset, M. K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, has lost his long-held Kolathur seat to first-time candidate V.S. Babu of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The unexpected defeat marks a significant turning point in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, bringing an end

Mumbai, May 04: CRIF High Mark today released its latest report, “Bridging The Gap: Unlocking Growth from New-to-Credit Borrowers”, highlighting the expanding role of first-time borrowers in driving credit growth and financial inclusion in India. The report notes that as of Feb’26, the total credit active population reported to the consumer bureau stood at 29

Baghdad/Damascus,May 4 (BNP): In a major strategic shift, Iraq has resumed oil exports through Syria after more than a decade, as ongoing conflict has severely disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The move comes as Iraq grapples with what analysts describe as one of the largest energy

New Delhi, May 4 (BNP): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari reviewed a range of ongoing and proposed highway projects in Maharashtra, with a focus on improving connectivity and speeding up infrastructure development. The meeting looked at plans to upgrade several important road stretches, including widening key routes and developing major corridors

Mumbai, May 4 (BNP): The banking and insurance regulators in India are not in favour of allowing banks and insurance companies to participate in commodity derivatives markets, according to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. Speaking at the IMC Capital Market Conference 2026 in Mumbai, Pandey said that both the

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 principal owner Manoj Badale to form

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 development of a cyclonic system around

Mumbai, May 04: Ketto, a crowdfunding platform focused on healthcare and social causes, partnered with Ray of Joy, a nonprofit working with children from underserved communities, and Imagicaa, a premier theme park and entertainment destination, hosted a day-long recreational experience for children and their caregivers. The initiative reflected a broader effort to complement essential support—such as