Dubai, Apr 13 (BNP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record prize fund of ₹82 crore for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, set to be hosted in England and Wales later this year. The total prize pool marks a 10% increase compared to the previous edition, reflecting…
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Women Account for 60 pc of Loans Under Mudra Scheme
Apr 13 (BNP): The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), the government’s flagship scheme for micro and small enterprises, continues to show strong participation from women borrowers, who now hold around 60% of total loan accounts under the programme. The scheme, aimed at providing collateral-free credit to small entrepreneurs, has played a…
Continue Reading61 percent of India faces significant earthquake risk: Indian engineers can build a safer, earthquake-resilient future
India’s latest seismic zonation map shows that around 61% of the country’s land area lies in moderate to high earthquake hazard zones, exposing a large share of the population to serious seismic risk. In the past three decades alone, major earthquakes such as the 1993 Latur and 2001 Bhuj events…
Continue ReadingIndore SEZ Exports Rise 10.5 pc to Cross INR 14,000 Crore in FY26
New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): Indore’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) recorded a steady growth in exports, with shipments rising by around 10.5% to reach ₹14,302 crore in the financial year 2025–26, despite global economic uncertainties. Officials from the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the growth was supported by…
Continue ReadingSensex Drops Over 700 Points Amid Global Uncertainty
New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): Indian equity markets ended lower on Monday, with benchmark indices slipping nearly 1% amid rising global tensions and concerns over crude oil prices. The decline came after reports of stalled US-Iran negotiations, which heightened fears of a prolonged geopolitical conflict and its potential impact on…
Continue ReadingEU Sustainability Governance: A Solid Foundation for the Rapid Expansion of the Hydrogen Sector
The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East once again highlight the importance of an energy supply free from fossil fuels. Renewable hydrogen is a key component in finding a way out of this dependency and achieving climate targets, including for energy-intensive sectors. A new policy paper from the…
Continue ReadingIran Internet Access Remains Heavily Restricted for Weeks
Apr 13 (BNP): Internet services in Iran remain heavily disrupted, with a widespread blackout continuing for 45 days, according to network monitoring data. Reports indicate that international connectivity has been largely cut off for more than 1,056 hours, leaving users with limited or inconsistent access to global online services. In…
Continue ReadingGlobal AR Smart Glasses Shipments Double in 2025: Report
New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): Global shipments of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses witnessed a significant surge in 2025, doubling compared to the previous year, according to a recent industry report. The growth reflects rising demand for wearable technologies that integrate digital information with real-world environments. Improved device design, better…
Continue ReadingRukam Capital X YouGov’s research report – Gen Alpha Decoded: The Consumer-Brand Dynamic report
Autonomous, atypical and aware: Rukam Capital spotlights Gen Alpha consumer trends in its ‘Gen Alpha Decoded: The Consumer-Brand Dynamic’ report April 2026: Gen Alpha a digitally immersed generation accounts for over a quarter of the Indian population. With 73% of this generation already having access to personal smartphones and 60% accessing…
Continue ReadingMaharashtra Plans Music Academy as Tribute to Asha Bhosle
Mumbai, Apr 13 (BNP): The Maharashtra government will move ahead with plans to establish a music institute envisioned by legendary singer Asha Bhosle, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Monday. The decision comes a day after the iconic singer’s passing at the age of 92, marking the end of an…
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