GPF Interest Rate Stays at 7.1 pc for April–June 2026
The Ministry of Finance India has retained the General Provident Fund (GPF) interest rate at 7.1% for the April–June 2026 quarter. The rate is effective from April 1 to June 30, 2026, with no change from the previous quarter. The announced rate will apply to GPF as well as...
Complex Brain Surgery at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani Helps Woman Bedridden for 7 Years Recover in 48 Hours
Chennai, Apr 10: Kauvery Hospital successfully performed a high-risk brain surgery on a 59-year-old woman, removing a massive frontal tumour that occupied nearly half the brain. The patient, who had undergone brain surgery following a haemorrhage seven years ago and had since been bedridden and dependent on tracheostomy support for breathing, showed signs of recovery within 48 hours after the procedure. When the patient was...
AI and Industry Collaboration Drive BIMTECH’s Future-Ready Education Push
The Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) is positioning itself as a future-focused business school by combining global exposure, industry partnerships, and technology-driven learning to prepare students for evolving management careers. At the centre of this transformation is the leadership vision of Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director of BIMTECH, who...
India Moves to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Steel Industry by 25 pc
India is working on a plan to reduce carbon emissions from its steel industry by around 25%, as part of its broader efforts to decarbonise one of the country’s most energy-intensive sectors. The steel sector is a major contributor to industrial emissions, and the proposed reduction is expected to...
Should People over 75 Continue Colonoscopies
Prominent ecosystem scientist and author Alan Townsend, Ph.D., will lead the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability, Wake Forest University announced today following a national search. Townsend will join the Sabin Center effective July 1. A highly collaborative organization focused on tackling environmental challenges through innovative partnerships,...
PFRDA Integrates Healthcare Benefits with NPS Through Swasthya Initiative
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced a new healthcare-linked facility under ‘NPS Swasthya’, aimed at combining retirement savings with medical support for subscribers. Under this initiative, eligible National Pension System (NPS) subscribers can now use a portion of their pension corpus to meet hospitalisation and...
Former India Cricketer C D Gopinath Passes Away at 96 in Chennai
Chennai, Apr 10 (BNP): Former India Test cricketer C D Gopinath, the last surviving member of India’s first-ever Test victory team, passed away in Chennai at the age of 96. Gopinath was India’s oldest living Test cricketer and the second oldest in the world after Australia’s Neil Harvey. Born...
Retail Investors Drive Strong Equity MF Inflows in March
New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): Equity mutual funds in India recorded a sharp rise in inflows in March, showing strong investor participation despite ongoing market volatility. Data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed that net inflows into equity schemes surged 56% month-on-month to ₹40,450 crore,...
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...
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...