FTA Partners’ Share in India’s Trade Rises to 28.8 pc: NITI Aayog
New Delhi, Apr 20 (BNP): India’s trade engagement with its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners has strengthened, with their share in the country’s overall trade rising to 28.8%, according to an assessment by NITI Aayog. The report highlights…
US-Iran Tensions Escalate After Naval Seizure; Peace Talks Remain in Doubt
Apr20(BNP): Tensions between the United States and Iran have further intensified after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a U.S. Navy destroyer fired on and seized an Iran-flagged cargo vessel attempting to evade a naval blockade in the Strait of…
Over 39,000 Users Voluntarily Surrender LPG Connections as PNG Adoption Rises
New Delhi, Apr 20 (BNP): A nationwide appeal to encourage a shift towards cleaner cooking fuel has gained strong response, with more than 39,000 piped natural gas (PNG) users voluntarily surrendering their LPG connections, according to official data. The…
Meesho Allocates Over 94.79 Lakh Shares to Employees Under ESOP Scheme
New Delhi, Apr 20 (BNP): E-commerce platform Meesho has allotted 94,79,380 equity shares to eligible employees under its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reinforcing its focus on employee participation in long-term value creation. According to a…
Markets End Flat as Global Uncertainty Over US Iran Talks Keeps Investors Cautious
Mumbai, Apr 20 (BNP): Indian equity markets ended on a subdued note on Monday, as investors adopted a cautious stance amid lingering uncertainty over US-Iran diplomatic developments and mixed global market signals. Benchmark indices remained volatile…
TechnoStruct Academy’s BIM placement drive at Aryabhatt Institute of Technology
New Delhi, Apr 20: TechnoStruct Group India’s leading BIM consultant, has conducted a BIM-focused placement drive at Aryabhatt Institute of Technology, in collaboration with Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU). The initiative brought…
NIFTEM Thanjavur Empowers 82 Young Entrepreneurs Through Food Start-Up Training Programme
Thanjavur, Apr 20 (BNP): The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur, has successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building programme aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in the food processing sector. The…
7.4 Quake Hits Northern Japan, Triggers Tsunami Warning
Apr20(BNP): A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a tsunami warning for waves of up to three metres. The quake occurred at 4:53 PM (local time) in the Pacific waters…
India Post Posts Strong FY26 Performance with INR 15,296 Crore Revenue, Growth at 16 pc
New Delhi, Apr 20 (BNP): The Department of Posts India has reported a robust financial performance for FY 2025–26, achieving a total revenue of ₹15,296 crore, representing a 16% year-on-year growth, according to official disclosures at its annual…
7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Tsunami Alert Issued
Pic Credit: Pexel Tokyo, Apr 20 (BNP): A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and prompting authorities to issue evacuation advisories in several coastal areas. The…