India Receives 657 Repatriated Antiquities from United States
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The United States has returned 657 antiquities, valued at nearly $14 million, to India as part of ongoing efforts to repatriate stolen cultural property. US restitutes 657 stolen antiquities to Indiahttps://t.co/qmUZagU6W9 via…
CISCE Declares ICSE, ISC 2026 Results; Pass Percentage Above 99 pc, Girls Lead Again!
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Thursday announced the results of the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) board examinations for 2026, with the overall pass percentage crossing 99 percent in…
India Begins Consultation on V2X Regulatory Framework: TRAI
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper on establishing a regulatory framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, marking a step toward enabling advanced connected mobility…
International Tourists Contribute Up to 45% of Airport Retail Spending, IRHPL Report Finds
New Delhi, Apr 30: India Retails and Hospitality Private Limited (IRHPL) has released a new trend report highlighting that international tourists contribute an estimated 35% to 45% of total airport retail spending, making them the most influential…
New SHG Savings Account by IPPB Aims to Support Women-Led Groups
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has introduced a new Self Help Group (SHG) Savings Account aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and supporting women-led SHGs across rural India. The initiative is designed to offer a simple,…
Clean Energy and Livelihood Push Revives Guhir Village
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): A community development initiative led by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Schneider Electric, in partnership with the Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation, has transformed Guhir village in Maharashtra by promoting clean…
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.…
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…