Kenya Integrates India’s UPI and DigiLocker Framework in Governance

New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): Kenya is adopting elements of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), including UPI-style instant payments and DigiLocker-like digital document storage systems, in a move aimed at improving governance efficiency and expanding digital services, according to a report. The initiative seeks to address long-standing challenges in Kenya’s…

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Paradip Port Authority Completes First Batch of CSR Skill Development Programme

Paradip (Odisha), Apr 10 (BNP): The Paradip Port Authority (PPA), in partnership with CEMS, has successfully completed the first batch of its CSR-supported skill development initiative focused on training youth from Odisha for industry-ready careers. Under the programme, 25 participants were awarded certificates in Supply Chain Management, gaining practical skills…

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‘Womaniya’ Initiative Drives Strong Growth for Women Entrepreneurs on GeM in FY26

New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): The government’s ‘Womaniya’ initiative has recorded significant expansion, with over 2.1 lakh women-led micro and small enterprises (MSEs) registering on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in FY26. According to official data, these enterprises secured around 13.7 lakh orders, with total contracts worth more than ₹28,000 crore…

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ISRO Successfully Conducts Second Integrated Air Drop Test for Gaganyaan Mission

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 10 (BNP): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) for the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, marking another important milestone in India’s crewed space programme. The test was conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota,…

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CasaDigi Launches Indore Centre Focused on Immersive Smart Home Technology

Indore, Apr 10 (BNP): CasaDigi, a global player in luxury residential intelligence, in partnership with DigiValet, has inaugurated its flagship Experience Centre in Indore, marking a major step in showcasing advanced integrated automation across residential, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial spaces. Designed by reD Architects, the new centre introduces an immersive…

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