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  • India–EU Launch INR 169 Crore EV Battery Recycling Push

    India–EU Launch INR 169 Crore EV Battery Recycling Push

    New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): India and the European Union have announced a joint initiative worth ₹169 crore aimed at accelerating the development of advanced technologies for recycling electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

    The collaboration is designed to support sustainable mobility by improving the way used EV batteries are processed, recovered, and reused. The focus will be on developing innovative recycling methods that can help recover critical materials, reduce environmental waste, and strengthen the circular economy in the clean energy sector.

    Officials noted that the partnership reflects a shared commitment between India and the EU to promote greener transportation solutions and reduce dependency on raw material extraction through more efficient resource recovery systems.

    The initiative is expected to encourage research and innovation in battery recycling technologies while also supporting long-term environmental and economic sustainability goals in the EV ecosystem.

  • Isha Ambani Stuns in Gaurav Gupta Couture Saree at Met Gala 2026

    New York, May 6 (BNP): Isha Ambani made a notable appearance at the Met Gala 2026 in a custom couture ensemble designed by Gaurav Gupta, celebrating Indian craftsmanship on one of the world’s biggest fashion stages.

    Isha Ambani Stuns in Gaurav Gupta Couture Saree at Met Gala 2026

     Her outfit featured a handwoven saree crafted with gold threads and intricate detailing inspired by traditional Indian art forms. The ensemble was created by over 50 artisans and took more than 1,200 hours to complete, incorporating techniques such as zardozi, aari embroidery, and hand-painted motifs.

    A key highlight of the look was the blouse, embellished with over 200 diamonds from Nita Ambani’s personal jewellery collection. The design combined heirloom pieces with contemporary couture, reflecting a blend of personal heritage and artistic craftsmanship.

    She completed the look with a sculpted cape, diamond jewellery, and traditional accessories, adding to the grandeur of the ensemble. Ambani also carried a symbolic mango accessory, which she described as a meaningful and personal element of her outfit.

    Her appearance at the event highlighted the global spotlight on Indian design and craftsmanship, showcasing the fusion of tradition and modern luxury on an international platform.

  • India’s Exports Reach Record Dollar 863 Billion in 2025–26 on Services Push

    May 6 (BNP): India’s external trade has reached a historic milestone, with total exports of goods and services touching an all-time high of $863.11 billion in FY 2025–26.

    The sharp rise was primarily driven by the robust performance of the services sector, which continued to outperform merchandise exports. Strong global demand for India’s IT services, business process outsourcing, consulting, and professional services played a major role in boosting overall export earnings.

    India’s Exports Reach Record Dollar 863 Billion in 2025–26 on Services Push

     Merchandise exports also contributed to the growth, though at a more moderate pace compared to services. At the same time, imports increased due to higher demand for crude oil, raw materials, and other industrial inputs, reflecting continued domestic consumption and manufacturing activity.

    Despite global economic uncertainties, India’s export sector remained resilient and diversified. The strong services-led growth highlights the country’s increasing integration into global value chains and its rising importance as a global services hub.

    Overall, the record export performance underscores the structural strength of India’s external sector, with services emerging as the key driver of growth in FY 2025–26.

  • Neuroscience Nursing Expert Receives AACN Award

    The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) will honor Mary Kay Bader, MSN, RN, CCNS, CNRN, CCRN, SCRN, FNCS, FAHA, FCCM, with an AACN Pioneering Spirit Award.

    One of AACN’s Visionary Leadership awards, the AACN Pioneering Spirit Award recognizes significant contributions that influence progressive and critical care nursing and relate to the association’s mission, vision and values. The official presentation will occur during the 2026 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, in San Diego, May 17-20.

    With over 47 years of nursing experience, Bader is a leading nursing expert in neuroscience and critical care. As a neuroscience critical care clinical nurse specialist, she partners with interprofessional teams to develop clinical protocols and integrate technology into the care of critically ill patients with neurologic disorders and stroke at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California.

    Her leadership has resulted in Providence Mission Hospital receiving two Ernest A. Codman Awards from The Joint Commission, which recognizes excellence in the use of data-driven performance measures to improve healthcare quality and safety. She led the successful development and implementation of hospital-based brain injury guidelines from the Brain Trauma Foundation and implemented the hospital’s rapid response program, for which she remains the current clinical lead.

    Bader has lectured nationally and internationally on brain/spine injury, cerebral multimodality monitoring, stroke, post-cardiac arrest care and seizures. She has over 70 publications, including four books. She was a member of the Neurocritical Care Society (NCS) 2014 Multimodality Monitoring guideline group and the American Heart Association/NCS 2023 “Critical Care Management of Patients After Cardiac Arrest” scientific statement.

    She is a past president of NCS and the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, and serves as secretary on the board of directors of the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses.

    Bader earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, and a master’s in nursing from Loyola University of Chicago.

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  • Indian Teacher Soma Mandal Wins Cambridge Award for Climate Education Leadership

    May 6 (BNP): Delhi teacher Soma Mandal has been named the South Asia regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, in recognition of her strong focus on climate education.

    Teaching at GD Goenka Public School, she has developed a climate-centred learning approach that encourages students to understand environmental issues and take active steps toward sustainability. With over a decade of teaching experience and a background in environmental science, she has been working to make climate awareness an integral part of classroom learning.

    As part of the recognition, she will receive a £500 book grant, a trophy, and international visibility through Cambridge publications, including a feature in upcoming textbooks.

  • Centre Seeks Early PM SHRI Scheme Rollout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu

    May 6 (BNP): The Ministry of Education is expected to write to the Chief Secretaries of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, urging them to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the earliest for implementing the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme in state-run schools.

    The scheme aims to upgrade selected schools into model institutions aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, focusing on improved infrastructure, modern teaching practices, and overall quality enhancement in education.

    Officials said the Centre is hopeful of faster progress in adopting the scheme and plans to send formal communications soon. The initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen school education and improve learning outcomes across states through NEP-based reforms.

  • Shashi Shekhar Vempati Named Chairperson of CBFC

    Mumbai, May 6 (BNP): The government has appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati, former CEO of Prasar Bharati, as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (Central Board of Film Certification).

    He takes over from Prasoon Joshi, who has recently been assigned the role of Chairperson of Prasar Bharati.

    An alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Vempati is also an author and co-founder of AI4India Org, an initiative working to expand access to artificial intelligence technology in India.

    His appointment is expected to guide the CBFC’s role in film certification and regulatory oversight with renewed focus and leadership.

  • UIDAI–NFSU 5-Year Pact to Boost Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

    New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): The Unique Identification Authority of India (Unique Identification Authority of India) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the National Forensic Sciences University (National Forensic Sciences University) to strengthen India’s cybersecurity framework and advance digital forensics capabilities.

    The agreement was formalized between UIDAI CEO Vivek Chandra Verma and Prof. (Dr.) S.O. Junare, Director of the Gujarat Campus of NFSU, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.

    The partnership focuses on enhancing cyber resilience, improving the security of digital systems, and promoting research and training in emerging areas of cybersecurity and forensic science.

    Key areas of collaboration include academic and professional skill development in cybersecurity, strengthening information security systems, improving forensic laboratory infrastructure, and providing technical support for cyber protection initiatives.

    Officials said the collaboration will help build stronger expertise in digital security, improve system integrity, and support India’s growing digital ecosystem through advanced forensic and cybersecurity solutions.

  • IPL 2026 Playoffs Schedule Out; Final on May 31 in Ahmedabad

    May 6 (BNP): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has announced the schedule for the IPL 2026 Playoffs, marking the final stage of a highly competitive season featuring 70 league matches filled with strong performances and close contests.

    Qualifier 1 between the top two teams will be played on May 26 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, with a direct spot in the final at stake.

    The Eliminator match between the third and fourth-placed teams will take place on May 27 at the New Chandigarh International Cricket Stadium. The same venue will also host Qualifier 2 on May 29, where the loser of Qualifier 1 will face the winner of the Eliminator to secure the second place in the final.

    The season will conclude with the IPL 2026 Final on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the world’s largest cricket stadium, setting the stage for a grand finish to the tournament.

  • TotalEnergies Develops Pangea 5, a Next-Generation Supercomputer That Will Increase its Computing Power Sixfold

    Paris, May 06 – TotalEnergies, in collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, announces the signing of a contract for the design and installation of Pangea 5, its next high-performance supercomputer. Hosted at the Jean Féger Scientific and Technical Center (CSTJF) in Pau, in the South of France, Pangea 5 will multiply the Company’s computing power by six. It represents an investment of over 100 million euros.

    A significant increase in computing power to support TotalEnergies’ projects

    With this increase in processing speed, Pangea 5 will:

    expand the deployment of advanced seismic engineering to enhance the accuracy of subsurface imaging and accelerate exploration to support the Company’s strategy for low-cost and low-emission hydrocarbon production;
    support R&D uses of AI and meet growing digital needs to optimize computing times and deepen the understanding of complex phenomena like integrated power models.

    Controlled Energy Consumption and CO₂ Emissions

    Pangea 5 will rely on specialized processors, capable of massively parallel computations, offering greater energy efficiency than previous versions. At equal performance, Pangea 5’s energy consumption will be reduced by approximately 40%, and its associated cooling system’s consumption will be cut by a factor of five. The residual heat generated by the supercomputer will be recovered and used to help heat the buildings of the CSTJF, which host more than 2.500 people.

    Pangea 5 will be first commissioned in 2027.

    “Artificial intelligence and digital technology are strategic drivers of our energy transition. By increasing our computing power sixfold, we are strengthening our leadership in high-performance computing ensuring that our experts teams continue to have the means to push the envelope to support the development of our activities and meet the growing global demand for energy,” said Namita Shah, President, OneTech at TotalEnergies.

    “TotalEnergies is pushing the boundaries of high-performance computing, and we’re delighted to be part of that journey. Pangea 5 will give TotalEnergies the computing power to accelerate discovery, increase efficiency and drive the energy transition forward – that’s exactly the kind of outcome our collaboration is built for,” said Adrian McDonald, President, Dell Technologies EMEA

    “NVIDIA Compute, network and software platforms will provide Pangea 5 with exceptional parallel computing power, accelerating scientific workloads and opening new opportunities in artificial intelligence. With this choice of NVIDIA GPUs, CPUs and InfiniBand TotalEnergies is adopting an architecture capable of meeting the most demanding industrial and energy challenges, both today and in the years to come,” said John Josephakis, Vice President HPC & AI at NVIDIA.