Electric Two-Wheeler Penetration Hits 6.5 pc in FY26: Govt
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s electric mobility sector continues to register steady growth, with electric two-wheeler penetration reaching 6.5% in FY 2025–26, according to the Ministry of Heavy Industries. The government said this growth reflects increasing consumer acceptance of electric vehicles, supported by improving availability of models, expanding charging...
India Expands Rare Disease Care Network to Strengthen Diagnosis and Treatment Access
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): The Government of India has further strengthened its framework for rare disease management under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, building on the National Health Policy, 2017. The policy is being implemented through 15 Centres of Excellence across the country, including two in the...
India, Japan Strengthen Healthcare Cooperation
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in the healthcare sector during the third Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) held in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening healthcare systems, building resilient medical supply chains, and enhancing collaboration in digital health, innovation, and...
Indian Journalists Win Pulitzer Prize for Cybercrime Investigation
New York, May 5, 2026: Indian journalists Anand RK and Suparna Sharma, along with Natalie Obiko Pearson, have been awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category for their work on a cybercrime investigation published by Bloomberg. The award-winning project highlighted the growing threat of digital...
India U-18 Hockey Teams Set for Australia Series Ahead of Asia Cup
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s Under-18 men’s and women’s hockey teams are set to compete in a four-match series against Australia as part of their preparations for the upcoming Asia Cup. The series is designed to provide both teams with valuable international exposure and competitive match practice ahead of...
Bhutan Secures Dollar 515 Million World Bank Support for Major Hydropower Project
Thimphu/New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Bhutan has signed financing agreements worth $515 million with the World Bank to advance the Dorjilung Hydropower Project, a large-scale renewable energy initiative being developed in partnership with Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC). Planned as a 1,125 MW project under a public-private...
Manish Tripathi on Reimagining Tribal Economy at Chintan Shivir 2026
May 05: At the Chintan Shivir 2026, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in Haridwar, designer Manish Tripathi delivered a session on “Tribal Economy and Sustainable Livelihoods.” Drawing from his experience with TRIFED’s premium brand RISA, he spoke about the need to move beyond viewing tribal products through...
Professional Investment Advisory Services’ Management Successfully Completes Change in Ownership
SINGAPORE, May 05 – Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd (“PIAS”) today announced that its management has completed the acquisition of PIAS from Singapore Life Limited (“Singlife”), through the purchase of all its shares in Professional Advisory Holdings Limited (“PAH”), PIAS’s holding company. The change in ownership, approved by...
India Direct Tax Collections Rise 5.1 pc to INR 23.4 Lakh Crore in FY26
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s net direct tax collections recorded steady growth in the financial year 2025–26, rising 5.12% year-on-year to ₹23,40,406 crore, according to data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Gross direct tax collections for the fiscal stood at ₹28,11,936 crore, marking a...
JLR India Slashes Range Rover SV Prices by Up to INR 75 Lakh Ahead of India–UK FTA
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India has announced a significant price reduction of up to ₹75 lakh on its flagship Range Rover SV models, ahead of the expected benefits from the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The company said the revised pricing applies to its completely...