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  • 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 in partnership with Shikshagraha, Peepul, and Bachpan Manao, the event saw participation from over 125 stakeholders from across the education sector.

    The discussions highlighted the gap between policy intent and actual classroom implementation, particularly for Children With Special Needs (CWSN). While millions of such students are enrolled in schools, their overall participation remains limited, pointing to the need for stronger on-ground support.

    Participants stressed the importance of equipping teachers, improving learning environments, and adopting practical strategies to ensure inclusive education becomes part of everyday teaching.

    The event focused on encouraging collaboration and actionable solutions to create more inclusive and supportive classrooms across India.

     

  • India’s Exports Rise in FY26, But Higher Imports Widen Trade Gap

    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 a widening trade deficit.

    Officials said the increase in imports was driven by higher demand for key commodities and inputs, even as export performance remained stable.

    The data highlights a mixed trend in India’s external trade, with positive export growth balanced by rising import costs, which have put pressure on the overall trade balance.

     

  • INR 2.78 Lakh Crore Rail Push to Boost High Speed Connectivity

    Apr 15 (BNP): Indian Railways has announced a record capital outlay of ₹2.78 lakh crore, marking a major step toward strengthening the country’s transport infrastructure and improving inter-city connectivity.

    A key highlight of this investment is the development of seven new railway corridors, aimed at increasing speed, reducing congestion on busy routes, and enhancing both passenger and freight movement.

    Officials said the initiative will focus on modernising rail networks, improving efficiency, and supporting faster, more reliable travel across regions.

    The move is also expected to boost economic activity by improving connectivity between major cities and industrial centres, while generating employment opportunities.

    With this large-scale investment, Indian Railways aims to deliver a more efficient, modern, and future-ready travel experience for passengers.

  • Nagarro partners with Cursor to help teams and customers achieve faster production outcomes

    Delhi, April 15: Nagarro, a global digital engineering leader, has announced a strategic partnership with Cursor, the leading multi-model AI coding platform, to embed AI into everyday software development workflows, helping teams achieve production outcomes faster.

    Nagarro teams are already using Cursor across several client engagements, creating a strong foundation for broader adoption. Through this partnership, Nagarro will leverage its broader usage by embedding AI native development across the software development lifecycle to achieve faster feature deliveries and higher quality standards. 

    In close consultation with clients under this partnership, Nagarro will track and demonstrate measurable improvements in engineering productivity and delivery outcomes across various projects. This work supports Nagarro’s broader client-facing commitment to delivering meaningful business outcomes and reinforcing its promise of up to 20% productivity improvement for clients. The focus is on faster delivery, excellent quality, and higher consistency, with AI applied in practical day-to-day development scenarios where it can have immediate and measurable impact. 

    “Cursor optimizes codebases to automate and increase the productivity of the development environments teams already operate in,” said Jenna Jones, Enterprise GTM, Cursor. “Nagarro operates in real-world enterprise environments where reliability and productivity at scale means working across complex systems. Cursor is thrilled to partner with Nagarro on their mission to deliver productivity improvement across the development lifecycle.”

    “We are always focused on pushing boundaries and continuously improving how software is built — for faster delivery, high quality, and production-grade outcomes. That means using AI where it makes a real difference every day: understanding requirements, formulating design and architecture, generating code, refactoring, debugging, and maintaining high quality,” said Ganesh Sahai, CTO, Nagarro. “With Cursor, we are working closely with our teams to deliver clear gains in speed, consistency, and overall productivity, all while bringing greater satisfaction to engineering teams and customers alike.” 

    This partnership also aligns with Nagarro’s focus on Fluidic Intelligence, bringing together AI, data, and engineering to deliver faster, more reliable, and high-performance outcomes, and helping clients unlock greater value from their technology investments. 

    Nagarro and Cursor will continue to expand adoption beyond the initial pilot, refine usage based on learnings, and develop a detailed case studies demonstrating impact at scale. 

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  • Rajiv, Prachenta Crowned Champions at East Zone Pickleball Meet

    Apr 15 (BNP): The 4th East Zone Pickleball Championship 2025 wrapped up on a high note, with Rajiv Kumar and Prachenta Verma emerging as champions after impressive performances in their respective categories.

    The tournament brought together talented players from across the region, creating an atmosphere filled with energy, competition, and sportsmanship. Matches were closely contested, with players showcasing skill, quick reflexes, and strong determination on the court.

    Rajiv Kumar stood out with his consistent and confident gameplay, while Prachenta Verma impressed spectators with her calm approach and strategic play, securing her title with composure.

    Organisers highlighted the growing popularity of pickleball in the region, noting that events like this are encouraging more players to take up the sport and compete at higher levels.

    The championship not only celebrated top performers but also provided a valuable platform for emerging talent, reflecting the sport’s steady rise and increasing appeal among players and fans alike.

  • MS Dhoni Named Goodwill Ambassador for Cars24’s ‘Crashfree India’ Initiative

    New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for Cars24’s ‘Crashfree India’ campaign, an initiative aimed at promoting safer driving habits across the country.

    Through this association, Dhoni will support efforts to raise awareness about road safety and encourage responsible driving practices among motorists. The campaign focuses on reducing road accidents by promoting discipline, caution, and better driving behaviour.

    Known for his calm and composed personality on and off the field, Dhoni’s involvement is expected to strengthen the campaign’s message and connect with a wide audience, especially young drivers.

    The initiative aims to build a safer road culture in India by combining awareness campaigns with behavioural change efforts, encouraging citizens to adopt safer practices while driving.

     

  • April 2026 Patch Tuesday: Insights from Tenable’s Satnam Narang on Latest Vulnerabilities

    April 2026 Patch Tuesday: Insights from Tenable’s Satnam Narang on Latest Vulnerabilities

    Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday release contains fixes for 163 CVEs, making it the second biggest Patch Tuesday ever, just shy of the record set in October 2025 at 167 CVEs. At this pace, 2026 is on track to affirm that 1,000+ Patch Tuesday CVEs annually is the norm. Not only that, but elevation of privilege bugs continue to dominate the Patch Tuesday cycle over the last eight months, accounting for a record 57% of all CVEs patched in April, while remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities have dropped to just 12%, tied with information disclosure vulnerabilities this month.

    This month, Microsoft patched a SharePoint Server spoofing vulnerability (CVE-2026-32201) that was exploited in the wild as a zero-day. This might sound like deja vu, and that’s because the last SharePoint Server spoofing vulnerability exploited as a zero-day was CVE-2025-49706 from July 2025, part of the ToolShell exploit chain used by ransomware and cyberespionage groups. While we lack insight into the in-the-wild exploitation associated with this latest flaw and whether it is related to the ToolShell exploit chain, it underscores how valuable SharePoint Server is as a target for attackers.

    CVE-2026-33825 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Defender that is marked as publicly disclosed. The timing of this aligns with the recent disclosure of the BlueHammer elevation of privilege vulnerability in Defender, which was disclosed on April 8. While we don’t have confirmation of the connection, this one warrants attention.

    This month, Microsoft’s Remote Desktop received a fix for CVE-2026-26151, a spoofing vulnerability. Previous behavior allowed users to receive and open Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) files without any sort of warning. In the April 2026 Security Update, Microsoft will now provide sufficient warning dialogues to users when interacting with potentially malicious RDP files. – Satnam Narang, Senior Staff Research Engineer at Tenable

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  • Indian Railways Announces Special Trains from Odisha for Summer Rush

    Apr 15 (BNP): To manage the surge in passenger demand during the summer holiday season, Indian Railways has announced the operation of several special trains connecting Odisha with major cities across India.

    The move is aimed at easing travel pressure on regular services and offering passengers more convenient and comfortable options during peak vacation time.

    Officials said the additional trains will help reduce overcrowding and improve connectivity for long-distance travellers, making summer journeys smoother and more accessible.

    The increased services are also expected to support tourism, as better rail connectivity will encourage more people to visit popular destinations during the holiday season while boosting travel activity across regions.

  • GIA 2.0 Soon to Expand Karnataka’s Tech Partnerships

    Apr 15 (BNP): Karnataka’s Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) has emerged as a strong platform for international technology collaboration, helping connect startups, innovators, and institutions across global markets.

    The initiative has facilitated partnerships between Karnataka-based startups and global innovation ecosystems, strengthening knowledge exchange and access to international opportunities.

    Officials said the programme has helped position Karnataka as a leading hub for innovation-driven growth and global tech engagement.

    The state is now preparing to launch GIA 2.0, which is expected to further expand global partnerships and enhance support for emerging technologies and startups.

  • NBFCs to Rely More on Bank Borrowings in FY27 Amid Lower Interest Rates

    Apr 15 (BNP): Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in India are expected to depend more on bank borrowings in FY27 as lower interest rates make bank funding more attractive, according to a rating agency report.

    The report noted that the share of bank borrowings in overall NBFC funding rose to about 43% in FY26, supported by strong lending activity in the second half of the year. This share is likely to increase further, reaching up to 45% in FY27.

    With banks offering comparatively cheaper loans, NBFCs are gradually shifting away from debt capital market issuances, which are expected to see slower growth in the coming period.

    Overall, the trend reflects a changing funding mix in the NBFC sector, with bank credit playing a larger role in meeting financing needs.