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, affordable, and zero-cost banking solution, in line with national goals…
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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 energy access and sustainable livelihoods. The project focuses on a community-led clean energy model that…
Continue ReadingIndia, 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. The decision was reached during bilateral talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and…
Continue ReadingNCPA’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 on April 16, 23, and 24 at the Experimental Theatre,…
Continue ReadingFY26: 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 states in FY 2025–26, according to an official statement. These investments are…
Continue Reading8th 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 restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). The meeting has…
Continue ReadingPolymatech Electronics brings state-of-the-art Semiconductor & PCB Manufacturing to Estonia
Chennai, India Apr 30: A high-level Estonian business delegation, representing Cluster Estonia and led by the Ambassador of Estonia, today visited the manufacturing facility of Polymatech Electronics Limited, India’s first and foremost semiconductor chip manufacturer, at Oragadam, Greater Chennai. The visit marks a defining moment in a partnership that has…
Continue ReadingOdisha 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 of used water across urban local bodies (ULBs), with a target of achieving…
Continue ReadingHeavy 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 occurred on Wednesday evening when a compound wall of an adjoining building near…
Continue ReadingLadakh 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 senior officials and security personnel. They…
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