Apr 16 (BNP): GAIL (India) Limited has entered into an agreement to develop a 600 MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh, incorporating an advanced battery energy storage system to enhance reliability and efficiency. The integration of battery storage will help manage the intermittent nature of solar power by storing excess…
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India’s Trade Deficit Seen Widening in FY27 on Oil Price and Global Risks
Apr 16 (BNP): India’s trade deficit could expand in the financial year 2026–27, driven by global economic uncertainty and potential volatility in crude oil prices, according to a recent report. Rising geopolitical tensions and fluctuations in global demand are expected to put pressure on exports, while higher oil prices may…
Continue ReadingWood Mackenzie: Six-country international shale priority list for energy security as Middle East conflict drives supply diversification
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, April 16, 2026 – Middle East conflict has elevated strategic energy security priorities as countries seek supply diversification, international shale exploration can play a key role in meeting those goals, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie, titled “A hydrocarbon copy: the upstream industry’s return to international shale exploration”. Six countries are advancing…
Continue ReadingInsecticide in insect repellents impairs bumblebees’ ability to navigate
Even brief exposure to the insecticide used in mosquito repellents can significantly impair bumblebees’ ability to find their way back to the nest. The bumblebees’ ability to navigate back to the nest is vital to the survival of the entire colony. In the summer, many people turn to mosquito repellents…
Continue ReadingBERSHKA launches in Delhi at Pacific Mall
Delhi, Apr 16: BERSHKA, a brand of the Inditex group, launches in Delhi and is bringing its creative collections to the city at Pacific Mall. This brings the count to 3 stores in India and the first in Delhi. Bershka is a bold and ambitious retail brand for a young…
Continue ReadingDubai real estate delivers AED 4.6B net gain for investors in March
Market registers 36,658 residential tenancy contracts worth AED3.16 billion as rents show YoY increases Dubai, UAE, 16th April, 2026: Dubai’s real estate market recorded 3,308 resale transactions worth AED15.39 billion in March, delivering a net gain of AED4.6 billion for long-term investors. A market analysis issued today by fäm…
Continue ReadingIndia Can Accelerate Africa’s Renewable Energy Growth: Report
Apr 16 (BNP): India can play a meaningful role in accelerating Africa’s clean energy transition by sharing its experience in scaling renewable power, particularly solar and wind energy, according to a recent report. Over the past decade, India has expanded its renewable energy capacity by more than 130 gigawatts, with…
Continue ReadingGreenland Opens New Airport in Qaqortoq, Expanding Access to South Greenland
Qaqortoq, Greenland – Apr 16: A new airport has opened in Qaqortoq, giving international travellers direct access to the main town of South Greenland for the first time. This marks the opening up of one of the Arctic’s most diverse and lesser-visited areas. Previously accessible only by helicopter or boat,…
Continue ReadingAnant National University Announces Scholarships for UCEED 2026 Rank Holders
Apr 16 ( BNP): Anant National University has announced a merit-based scholarship scheme for UCEED 2026 aspirants, aimed at supporting top-performing design students. Candidates securing an All India Rank (AIR) up to 250 will receive a 100% scholarship, covering full tuition and hostel fees. The initiative rewards academic excellence and…
Continue ReadingManzil Mystics and Casio Launch Mobile Music Bus Program to Transform Music Education and Skilling Across Delhi and Patna
New Delhi, Apr 16: Manzil Mystics, in partnership with Casio India, launched its Mobile Music Bus Program at the historic Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi, marking a significant step towards making music education accessible, joyful, and sustainable for children and young musicians across India. Building on the recent launch of the…
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