Kolkata, Apr 30 (BNP): The Election Commission of India has introduced QR code-based photo identity cards for counting centres to prevent unauthorised entry during vote counting for the Assembly elections in five states on May 4. The new system will be implemented during counting of votes for the Assembly polls…
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India Receives 657 Repatriated Antiquities from United States
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The United States has returned 657 antiquities, valued at nearly $14 million, to India as part of ongoing efforts to repatriate stolen cultural property. US restitutes 657 stolen antiquities to Indiahttps://t.co/qmUZagU6W9 via NaMo App pic.twitter.com/QMLqfuU0yB — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 30, 2026 The return was…
Continue ReadingCISCE Declares ICSE, ISC 2026 Results; Pass Percentage Above 99 pc, Girls Lead Again!
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Thursday announced the results of the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) board examinations for 2026, with the overall pass percentage crossing 99 percent in both categories. The results brought cheer to lakhs of…
Continue ReadingIndia Begins Consultation on V2X Regulatory Framework: TRAI
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper on establishing a regulatory framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, marking a step toward enabling advanced connected mobility in India. The move follows a reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry…
Continue ReadingNew SHG Savings Account by IPPB Aims to Support Women-Led Groups
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…
Continue ReadingClean 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 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 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…
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