New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): The government has proposed revised fuel efficiency standards under CAFE 2027, moving away from a strict target-based system to a phased and more flexible compliance approach, according to a draft prepared by the Ministry of Power in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency...

New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): Rising energy costs are expected to weigh on the profitability of cement manufacturers, potentially compressing operating margins by up to 200 basis points, according to a report by Crisil. The report noted that higher fuel and power expenses remain a key concern for the...

Chandigarh, Apr 13 (BNP): EduBlock Pro, a blockchain-based examination management platform developed by Antier Solutions, has been honoured by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Incubation Center, Mohali, at TiECON Chandigarh 2026. The award recognises the platform’s contribution to building secure and tamper-proof digital examination systems aimed at...

New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): Gold prices declined on Monday, slipping by ₹602 to ₹1,52,050 per 10 grams in futures trading, as weak spot demand weighed on sentiment. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for June delivery were trading lower by 0.39% at ₹1,52,050 per 10 grams,...

New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said efforts are underway to bring Formula 1 back to India, with plans being explored for a race in 2027. Speaking informally to the media, he said at least three companies have shown interest in operating the Buddh...

New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): The International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) has invited bids from India and other countries to host the next edition of the World Mind Games, which is expected to be held later this year or in early 2027. The announcement comes amid the growing global...

New Delhi, Apr 13: SPIC MACAY and Aga Khan Trust for Culture are set to present Season 2 of their annual celebration of World Dance Day and World Heritage Day at the Garden Amphitheatre of Sunder Nursery, Nizamuddin, New Delhi. The three-day festival will take place on April 17th, 18th and 19th, 2026, from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm each day, bringing together eminent classical dancers from across India in a curated showcase of the country’s rich cultural traditions....

New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): AvenuesAI has announced its entry into the turnkey artificial intelligence solutions segment, targeting corporate and institutional clients with secure, enterprise-ready AI tools. The company is focusing on its new PrivateGPT platform, an on-premise small language model (SLM) solution designed to run within an organisation’s...

New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): Vikram Solar on Monday announced that it has surpassed 10 GW in cumulative global solar module deployments, marking a key milestone in its growth journey in the renewable energy sector. The achievement is equivalent to more than 25 million solar modules installed worldwide and...

New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): India’s energy storage sector is expected to see strong growth over the next decade, with the Behind-the-Meter (BTM) stationary storage market projected to rise significantly, according to a report by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA). The report estimates that annual demand for BTM...