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May is American Stroke Month: University Hospitals Offers Free Screenings and Educational Events

CLEVELAND, May 09: May is American Stroke Month, and University Hospitals Neurological Institute is offering the community peace of mind with free stroke screenings, educational events and health talks with neurologists. A stroke occurs when an artery in the brain is either blocked or ruptures, intervening with blood flow to the brain. Every 40 seconds, someone […]

PMJJBY Supports India’s Vision of “Insurance for All by 2047”: LIC CEO

May 9 (BNP): The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is playing a key role in advancing the Government of India’s goal of achieving “Insurance for All by 2047,” according to LIC CEO and MD R. Doraiswamy. He said the scheme has significantly expanded life insurance coverage among low-income and underserved sections of society […]

PMJJBY Key to Government’s Goal of Universal Insurance Coverage by 2047: LIC CEO

May 9 (BNP): The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is playing a key role in advancing the Government of India’s goal of achieving “Insurance for All by 2047,” according to LIC CEO and MD R. Doraiswamy. He said the scheme has significantly expanded life insurance coverage among low-income and underserved sections of society […]

Govt Appoints New CDS and Naval Chief in Key Defence Leadership Changes

May 9 (BNP): The Government of India on Saturday announced important leadership appointments in the armed forces, naming Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd.) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd.), PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, […]

Sindhudurg Village Leads Maharashtra by Completing First Self-Enumeration for Census 2027

May 9 (BNP): Muth village in Sindhudurg district has become the first village in Maharashtra to complete the self-enumeration process ahead of Census 2027, marking an early milestone in the state’s census preparations. The achievement was made possible through active participation of residents and coordinated efforts by revenue officials. The village, located in Vengurla taluka, […]

India–EU Partnership Enters Stronger Phase of Engagement: Sitharaman at Europe Day 2026

New Delhi, May 9 (BNP): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the India–European Union partnership has gained fresh momentum, reflecting deeper cooperation across economic, trade, and strategic areas. Speaking at the Europe Day 2026 event, she noted that the relationship between India and the EU has steadily strengthened, supported by shared priorities such as economic […]

Suvendu Adhikari Set to Take Oath as West Bengal’s First BJP Chief Minister

Kolkata, May 9 (BNP): Suvendu Adhikari has been formally elected as the BJP legislature party leader in West Bengal and is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister, marking the party’s first-ever government in the state following a decisive electoral victory.   The BJP secured 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, bringing an […]

ICRISAT and Rajasthan Government Forge Strategic Alliance at GRAM 2026 Investor Meet to Transform Dryland Agriculture

Telangana, May 09: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Department of Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan, formally exchanged four strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, sustainability, and climate resilience in the state. The exchange took place during the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) 2026 Investor Meet held […]

Markets Have Already Adjusted to Slower Growth and Higher Inflation, Says SEBI Analyst

May 9 (BNP): A SEBI analyst has said that financial markets have already taken into account expectations of weaker GDP growth and rising inflation following recent shocks in global oil prices. According to the analyst, investors have been gradually pricing in the impact of higher crude oil costs, which are likely to put upward pressure […]

India Pushes for Quick Resolution of Issues in EFTA Trade Pact to Boost Benefits

May 9 (BNP): India has called for the early resolution of implementation-related issues in its trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) to ensure that businesses on both sides can fully benefit from the pact, according to an official statement. The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), which came into effect in […]