Women’s T20 World Cup Sees Historic Prize Money Boost
Dubai, Apr 13 (BNP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record prize fund of ₹82 crore for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, set to be hosted in England and Wales later this year. The total prize pool marks a 10% increase compared to the previous edition,...
Women Account for 60 pc of Loans Under Mudra Scheme
Apr 13 (BNP): The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), the government’s flagship scheme for micro and small enterprises, continues to show strong participation from women borrowers, who now hold around 60% of total loan accounts under the programme. The scheme, aimed at providing collateral-free credit to small entrepreneurs, has played...
Unchecked AI Use May Deepen Risks in Financial Sector: RBI Deputy Governor
Mumbai, Apr 13 (BNP): Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Swaminathan J has cautioned that adopting artificial intelligence without proper safeguards could amplify existing vulnerabilities and introduce new risks in the financial sector. Speaking at a memorial lecture at SASTRA University in Thanjavur, he noted that AI is rapidly...
Tamil Nadu Surfers Sivaraj Babu and Kamali Moorthy Crowned National Champions at ‘Little Andaman Pro 2026’; Kamali Secures Back-to-Back Titles
Little Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | April 12th 2026: The grand finale of the Little Andaman Pro 2026 hosted by the Andaman & Nicobar Tourism in association with the Surfing Federation of India delivered a spectacular close to three days of high-intensity competition, with India’s top surfers and...
India Eyes Formula 1 Return at Buddh Circuit in 2027
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...
India in Race to Host World Mind Games, Says IMSA
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...
SPIC MACAY & Aga Khan Trust for Culture present Season 2 of World Dance Day & World Heritage Day Celebrations
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....
PM Modi Calls Women’s Reservation Bill a Historic 21st Century Decision
New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the Women’s Reservation Bill as one of the most important decisions of the 21st century, highlighting its potential to transform women’s participation in governance. Speaking at a national-level event, the Prime Minister said the legislation marks a...
PM Modi Extends Wishes to Hungary’s New Leader Péter Magyar
New Delhi, Apr 13 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Péter Magyar on his victory in Hungary’s parliamentary elections and expressed confidence in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. In his message, the Prime Minister said he looked forward to working closely with the new leadership...
Leica India Hosts ‘Leica Connect: Conversations on Seeing’ with Vineet Vohra and Kamna Dhankhar
New Delhi, Apr 13: Leica India hosted an evocative edition of Leica Connect titled ‘Conversations on Seeing’ bringing together photography enthusiasts, storytellers, and creative minds for an intimate dialogue on the art of visual storytelling. Held at the Performance Hall, DLF The Camellias, the evening featured renowned Leica Ambassador...