The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi and The Westin Sohna Resort and Spa are pleased to announce the appointment of Himanshu Bhatnagar as the Multi–Property Director of Human Resources. With over 18 years of progressive experience in human resources within the hospitality industry, including more than nine years with Marriott International, Himanshu brings a strong foundation in strategic HR leadership, talent development, and associate engagement. He most recently served as Director of Human Resources at Le Méridien Gurgaon, where he led the end-to-end…
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Uttarakhand Pageant 2026 Winners Declared in Dehradun
Dehradun. Apr 13 (BNP): The grand finale of Mr and Miss Uttarakhand 2026 was held at Hotel Regenta with participation from contestants across the state, showcasing talent, confidence, and cultural representation. In the results, Tarushi Dobhal was crowned Miss Uttarakhand 2026, while Harsh Chaudhary won the title of Mr Uttarakhand…
Continue ReadingNepal: Unveils 100-Point Reform Agenda Under Balendra Shah, Signals Gen Z-Led Governance Shift
Kathmandu, April 13: Nepal’s newly formed government under Prime Minister Balendra Shah has unveiled an ambitious ‘Good Governance Blueprint 2082’ alongside a sweeping 100-point reform agenda, marking a decisive push to overhaul governance, digitise public services, and reshape the country’s economic and institutional framework. Approved during the first Cabinet meeting…
Continue ReadingIndia, Oman Explore Ways to Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties
New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): India and Oman have discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade and investment, focusing on expanding economic cooperation between the two countries. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with Oman’s Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion Minister Anwar bin Hilal bin Hamdoun Al Jabri on…
Continue ReadingOdisha Focuses on Women Empowerment, Highlights Role of ‘Women-Led Development’ Vision
Apr 13 (BNP): Odisha has reiterated its commitment to women empowerment, highlighting the importance of “Women-led Development” as a central pillar of inclusive growth. Officials said the vision shared by the Prime Minister during a recent address has brought renewed focus on strengthening and empowering women, helping them become more…
Continue ReadingWomen’s T20 World Cup Sees Historic Prize Money Boost
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…
Continue ReadingWomen 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…
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