New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): India’s IT services sector is likely to witness restrained growth of around 3 per cent as artificial intelligence-led efficiencies continue to put pressure on pricing and margins, according to a Kotak Institutional Equities report. The report states that while AI adoption is improving productivity and…
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Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean partners with GPEI to ‘finish the race’ against Polio for World Immunisation Week
APRIL 29, 2026 – During World Immunisation Week (24-30 April), the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is launching The Last Square Campaign to raise awareness of the urgent need to end polio, in partnership with Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean. Drawing inspiration from the global spectacle of Formula 1…
Continue ReadingIndian Golf Legend Vijay Kumar Passes Away at 57
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): Veteran Indian golfer Vijay Kumar, one of the most accomplished figures in the country’s professional golf circuit, passed away in Lucknow following a heart attack. He was 57. Kumar was widely respected for his consistency and dominance in Indian golf, particularly during the late 1990s…
Continue ReadingDiversions Announced to Ensure Security and Smooth Traffic Movement on April 30
Bhubaneswar, Apr 29 (BNP): The Commissionerate Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has issued a traffic advisory imposing restrictions on several key routes in the city on April 30, in view of the one-day special session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly. The restrictions will be effective from 7 am and are intended to…
Continue ReadingPhonePe Surpasses 700 Million Registered Users, Accelerates Growth Momentum
Apr 29: PhonePe, announced that it has crossed the milestone of 700 million (70 crores) life-till-date registered users on its platform as on April 29, 2026. This milestone highlights PhonePe’s population-scale reach in India and the breadth of its digital platform offerings across payments and financial services distribution. It also reflects…
Continue ReadingOrange Health Labs hits INR 180 Cr ARR in FY26 & posts 65 Percent CAGR growth for 3 straight years
29 Apr: Orange Health Labs today announced strong financial performance for FY26, reporting ₹138 crore in revenue and exiting the year at a ₹180 crore ARR, marking a 65% year-on-year growth for both LTM revenue and ARR. With over 3 million orders served to date, the company reinforces its position as India’s fastest diagnostic lab and among the fastest-growing consumer healthcare brands in the country. Headquartered in…
Continue ReadingGlobal Experts Highlight India’s Expanding Role in Technology, Economy and Geopolitics
New Delhi, Apr (BNP): India is increasingly being recognised as an important force in global stability, economic growth and technological development, global experts said during the “Resilient Futures Summit 2026” held in New Delhi. Experts noted that amid rising geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and global uncertainty, India is emerging as…
Continue ReadingSilver Futures Fall to INR 2.36 Lakh/kg Amid Dollar Strength and Oil Price Pressure
New Delhi, April 29: Silver prices declined in futures trade on Wednesday as investors reduced positions amid a stronger US dollar and rising crude oil prices, which weighed on overall bullion demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for May delivery fell by ₹1,137, or 0.48%, to ₹2,36,208…
Continue ReadingIndia and UK Defence Ties Strengthen During CDS Gen Anil Chauhan’s UK Visit
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): The visit of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan to the United Kingdom has reinforced growing defence cooperation between India and the UK, marking a significant step in strengthening strategic ties between the two nations, according to the British High Commission. The discussions…
Continue ReadingBird Population Study Aims to Strengthen Conservation Efforts in Coastal Mangroves
Kendrapara, Apr 29 (BNP): A census of the Mangrove Pitta was conducted across five ranges of the Rajnagar Mangrove Forest Division, covering important coastal mangrove habitats in Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur districts. According to Divisional Forest Officer Vardhraj Gaonkar, the survey was carried out using both direct and indirect observation methods…
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