Category: News

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। ସ୍ଥାନୀୟ ଉପକୂଳ ଅର୍ଥନୀତିର ଉନ୍ନତି ସହିତ ସାମୁଦ୍ରିକ […]

Mumbai, April 16: FOY, a fast-growing beauty platform known for its expert curation and customer-first philosophy, is set to host its inaugural Consumer Review Event on April 18 at Alta Stella, marking a bold step towards redefining how consumers engage with beauty brands. Moving away from traditional product launches and influencer-only previews, FOY is placing […]

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 Indian cuisine and culture have evolved […]

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 as a key mediator between the […]

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 vessel appeared unannounced, raising questions over […]

3 in 4 Marine Mammals Most at Risk from Plastic Pollution Already Recognized as Vulnerable, Endangered or Critically Endangered WASHINGTON (Apr 16) – A new study released in Conservation Biology today and co-authored by scientists at Ocean Conservancy, Arizona State University and Shaw Institute is the first to rank marine mammals based on their vulnerability […]

LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, April 16, 2026 – Middle East conflict has elevated strategic energy security priorities as countries seek supply diversification, international shale exploration can play a key role in meeting those goals, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie, titled “A hydrocarbon copy: the upstream industry’s return to international shale exploration”. Six countries are advancing unconventional resource development to help […]

Even brief exposure to the insecticide used in mosquito repellents can significantly impair bumblebees’ ability to find their way back to the nest. The bumblebees’ ability to navigate back to the nest is vital to the survival of the entire colony. In the summer, many people turn to mosquito repellents to reduce the insects’ buzzing […]

Bhubaneswar, Apr 16 (BNP): Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi from Odisha’s Ganjam district has made history by becoming the first woman officer in India to be appointed as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to a state Governor, marking a significant milestone for gender representation in the Armed Forces. Pic Credit: https://x.com/Defence_Squad_  Her appointment as ADC to the Governor of […]

Chandigarh, April 16: As Bengal ushers in Poila Boishakh, homes fill with hope, warmth, and the joy of new beginnings. It’s a time to pause, reconnect with loved ones, and welcome the year ahead with optimism. An intrinsic part of Bengali households and celebrations, chai brings people together everyday, and in a culture known for […]