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 that connect different parts...

New Delhi, May 4 (BNP): India needs to take a more prepared and forward-looking approach to managing economic risks, especially in key sectors such as energy, food, fertilisers, and critical minerals, according to S. Mahendra Dev , Chairman of the EAC-PM . Highlighting lessons from ongoing global tensions, particularly in West Asia, Dev said such developments show how quickly supply...

Bengaluru, May 4 (BNP): Chanakya University has inaugurated a new academic block at its Global Campus near Kempegowda International Airport. The facility was inaugurated by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the presence of Sudha Gopalakrishnan and Kris Gopalakrishnan , along with university officials. The newly built block is designed to support modern teaching and research, with classrooms, laboratories, and...

    Ras Al Khaimah, May 04: Hira Industries, a global manufacturer and supplier serving the construction sector since 1980, has expanded its operations at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) with the addition of a new factory and warehouse facility at Al Ghail Industrial Zone.   Spanning approximately 7,450 m 2 , the new facility will support the increased...

New Delhi, May 04: BLS International, a leading global AI & tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, has commenced Belarus visa operations in Mumbai, India, reinforcing its commitment to delivering accessible and efficient visa facilitation services to applicants. The Belarus Visa Application Centre (VAC) facilitates visas for all categories, including travel purposes such as Transit, Tourism, Business, Study, Private,...

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 Reserve Bank of...

IIM Kozhikode and Emeritus Launch Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Programme to Drive Strategic Financial Leadership; Features Online Certificate from Kellogg Executive Education According to recent insights, CFOs are increasingly stepping into strategic roles, with many prioritising margin improvement, mergers and acquisitions, and accelerating digital transformation. However, this shift also highlights a capability gap as finance leaders navigate increasingly complex and...

New Delhi, May 4 (BNP): The rapid expansion of digital infrastructure and internet access is playing a key role in strengthening small business growth across India, enabling entrepreneurs to reach wider markets and improve operational efficiency. Increased adoption of smartphones, digital payment systems, and online platforms has helped small and medium enterprises (SMEs) expand their customer base beyond local boundaries....