Overcrowded boat sinks in Andaman Sea; 250 feared missing
Port Blair/Dhaka, Apr 15 (BNP): A major maritime tragedy has unfolded in the Andaman Sea after an overcrowded trawler carrying Rohingya refugees capsized, with around 250 people feared missing. The vessel, which departed from Teknaf in southern…
Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain Shine as Odisha Duo Make IPL Impact
Apr 15 (BNP): Odisha’s fast bowlers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain made a strong impact in the Indian Premier League while representing Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals. The duo shared eight wickets between them, with Sakib Hussain…
Vahan.ai rolls out second edition of Vahan Placement League (2026), scaling its recruitment campaign to unlock opportunities across India
New Delhi, Apr 15: Vahan.ai, India’s AI-powered recruitment platform for the gig and blue-collar workforce, has announced the launch of the second installment of its flagship campaign, the Vahan Placement League (VPL) 2026. Launched with a…
Ajmera Fashion Ltd Announces Ambitious Expansion Plan to Open 400+ Stores Pan-India by March 2027
Ajmera Fashion Ltd aims to bring affordable style to every corner of India with an expansion plan. The company’s goal is to open over 400 stores throughout India by March 2027. Presently, they have roughly 250 locations. They’re looking to…
Jhamu Yatra at Maa Sarala Temple: Odisha’s Sacred Fire Pilgrimage of Faith, Devotion and Living Heritage
The sacred Jhamu Yatra, one of Odisha’s most spiritually powerful and culturally rich festivals, was observed with deep devotion at the revered Maa Sarala Temple in Jagatsinghpur district. The event drew thousands of devotees, transforming the…
Lok Sabha may expand to 850 seats; women’s reservation push by 2029
New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): The Centre has proposed a major expansion of the Lok Sabha, increasing its strength to up to 850 seats as part of efforts to implement 33% reservation for women from the 2029 general elections. The proposal forms part of a…
Early Season Wheat Procurement Shows Sharp 69 pc Decline: FCI Data
Apr 15 (BNP): Government wheat procurement has declined sharply in the ongoing 2026–27 rabi marketing season, reaching 15.30 lakh tonnes so far, according to data from the Food Corporation of India (FCI). This marks a drop of over 69% compared to…
Italy pauses defence ties with Israel, signals policy shift
Rome, Apr 15 (BNP): Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced the suspension of Italy’s defence treaty with Israel, signalling a significant shift in the country’s foreign policy amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The decision…
IncluEd Shiksha Samvaad Highlights Need for Practical Inclusion in Classrooms
New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): The IncluEd Shiksha Samvaad held in New Delhi brought together educators, policymakers, and civil society representatives to focus on making inclusive education more effective at the classroom level. Organised by Sol’s ARC…
India’s Exports Rise in FY26, But Higher Imports Widen Trade Gap
New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): India’s exports recorded steady growth in FY26, rising by 4.22% to reach USD 860.09 billion, reflecting continued demand in global markets. However, imports grew at a faster pace of 6.47% during the same period, leading to…