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...

Mumbai, Apr 10 (BNP): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a set of enhanced security measures aimed at strengthening the safety of digital payment systems amid a sharp rise in fraud cases driven largely by social engineering tactics. According to the proposal, the central bank is considering...

Apr.10 (BNP): Iran has announced that no more than 15 vessels per day will be permitted to pass through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, following a ceasefire agreement reportedly reached with the United States. According to TASS, which cited an unnamed senior Iranian official, the restriction will be implemented...

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...

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...

Apr 10 (BNP): In a high-voltage encounter at Kolkata, Lucknow Super Giants registered a dramatic 3-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in one of the most thrilling matches of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders posted a competitive total of 181/4 in 20 overs. In...

New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): The Commerce Ministry has held a series of high-level meetings with exporters and key stakeholders to address rising challenges in packaging, shipping, and port operations amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The meetings were chaired by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and attended...

New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): Hockey India has appointed experienced Australian coach Tim White as the new head coach of the Indian junior women’s hockey team, replacing Tushar Khandekar, who had been with the squad since 2023. The federation announced the change on Friday but did not provide details...

April 09: Global conscious artist Premanjali Dasi marks a foray into a new sound with her latest release, Out of my Mind. A coming-of-age pop-soul track unites listeners with their inner selves, helping them to go beyond superficialities and materialism.  Produced by BALARAM and Shammi Pithia, Out of my Mind is a departure...

New Delhi: India’s national shipping fleet has crossed a major milestone, surpassing 14.2 million Gross Tonnage (GT) for the first time, supported by the addition of 92 new vessels during FY 2025–26. Officials said the sharp expansion reflects a significant boost in the country’s maritime strength, with vessel additions...