India, Italy to Develop Defence Industrial Framework for Co-Production of Military Hardware
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India and Italy on Thursday agreed to develop a new defence industrial framework for the co-production of military hardware, marking a significant step forward in strategic and industrial cooperation between the two countries.…
NCPA’s Mudra Dance Festival 2026 Highlights Young Talent in Indian Classical Dance
Mumbai, Apr 30 (BNP): The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) has successfully concluded the 2026 edition of its annual Mudra Dance Festival, placing a strong focus on young performers and the future of Indian classical dance traditions. Held…
FY26: Invest India Facilitates Strong Dollar 6.1 Billion Investment Push
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): Invest India, the national investment promotion and facilitation agency under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has facilitated the grounding of 60 projects worth over $6.1 billion across 14…
8th Pay Commission Begins Talks; Employee Side Demands INR 69,000 Minimum Pay, Higher Fitment Factor!
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The first formal round of discussions between employee representatives and the 8th Pay Commission was held in New Delhi, with government staff unions pressing for a ₹69,000 minimum basic salary, a 3.83x fitment factor, and…
Odisha Introduces TUW Policy 2026 to Tackle Urban Water Stress
Bhubaneswar, Apr 30 (BNP): The Government of Odisha has notified the TUW Policy 2026, marking a major step toward sustainable water management and the promotion of circular economy practices. The policy focuses on improving the treatment and reuse…
Heavy Rain Havoc in Bengaluru: 8 Dead in 24 Hours, Hospital Wall Collapse Kills 7!
Bengaluru, Apr 30 (BNP): Torrential rain and hailstorm lashed Bengaluru over the past 24 hours, leaving at least eight people dead and causing widespread flooding, severe traffic disruption, and infrastructure damage across the city. The worst tragedy…
Deep Tech Startup Ctruh Raises USD 2.5 Million Seed Round to Build the Infrastructure Layer of the Spatial Internet; Sets US and UAE Launch for 2026
Hyderabad, Apr 30: Ctruh, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech company building the infrastructure layer for the spatial internet, has announced the successful closure of its $2.5 million seed funding round, taking the company’s total capital raised…
Ladakh Hosts Rare Exposition of Lord Buddha’s Sacred Relics for First Time
Leh, Apr 30 (BNP): The sacred relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Ladakh today for a special public exposition scheduled from May 1 to May 15. The relics were received at the Air Force Airport by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, along with…
India Rises to World’s No. 2 Solar Market as Clean Energy Push Gains Pace
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India has become the world’s second-largest solar energy market, marking a major milestone in its transition toward clean and renewable power, experts say. India emerges as world’s 2nd-largest solar market, green…
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Inaugurates Advanced Auto Steel Line to Boost ‘Make in India’ Push
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has started operations of a new automotive steel production line at its Gujarat plant, aiming to boost local manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports. The new Pickling Line and Tandem Cold…