Peer-reviewed Physical Review Research paper shows efficient preparation of financial distributions on quantum hardware NEW YORK CITY – April 28, 2026 – Haiqu, a leading developer of quantum middleware, today announced the publication of joint research with HSBC in Physical Review Research demonstrating an efficient approach to encoding real-world probability distributions into quantum circuits. Quantum state preparation, the process of encoding classical data into quantum states,…
PM Modi to Flag Off Ayodhya–Mumbai Amrit Bharat Express, Boosting North-West Rail Connectivity
New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the new Ayodhya–Mumbai Amrit Bharat Express, a major step toward strengthening rail connectivity between Northern and Western India. The new service will directly link the religious city of Ayodhya with the financial capital Mumbai. The launch is being seen as a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to modernise Indian Railways…
Industrial Production Rises 4.1pc on Manufacturing Push
New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): India’s industrial production grew by 4.1% in March compared to the same month last year, supported mainly by strong performance in manufacturing and mining, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics. The manufacturing sector, which forms the largest share of industrial output, expanded by 4.3%, with key contributions from basic metals, motor vehicles, and machinery and equipment.…
Odisha CM Lays Foundation for INR 1,647 Crore Power Grid Project in Keonjhar
Keonjhar, Apr 28 (BNP): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for a ₹1,647 crore power grid project at Uchchabali in Keonjhar district, aimed at strengthening the state’s electricity transmission network and supporting future industrial growth. The project includes the establishment of a 420/220 KV grid substation in the mineral-rich Badbail area, which is expected to significantly enhance power stability…
SRM Easwari Engineering College Launches India’s First ABB Global Excellence Center for Robotics
Chennai, Apr 28: SRM Group’s Easwari Engineering College inaugurated the Global Excellence Center for Robotics, established on its campus by Switzerland-based ABB Robotics, a global leader in robotics and machine automation. The new facility is the first of its kind in India and only the third such robotics centre in the world to be established by ABB Robotics. The ABB Robotics–SRM Easwari Global Excellence Center features advanced AI-enabled robotic systems and intelligent automation labs, including 3D pin picking, palletising, spot and arc welding cells, service & maintenance units, and VR/digital simulation cells. The setup…
CM Unveils 400 kV Power Network Plan to Boost Keonjhar Growth and Future-Proof Odisha Grid
Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): The entire region will be connected through a robust power transmission network with the development of 400 kV LILO lines and the TTPS–Joda and Turumunga–Rairangpur transmission lines, marking a major step toward strengthening Odisha’s energy infrastructure. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said these modern transmission systems would significantly enhance power reliability, support industrial expansion in Keonjhar district, and help build a…
India’s Engineering Exports to New Zealand Expected to Double After New FTA
Kolkata, Apr 28 (BNP): India’s engineering exports to New Zealand are projected to nearly double over the next five years, rising from about USD 140 million to nearly USD 280–300 million, supported by the recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officials said. The agreement provides zero-duty access for Indian goods, significantly improving market competitiveness and easing trade barriers for exporters. Industry representatives noted that the…
Smart Vertical Development Is Rewriting Mumbai’s Western Skyline
By- Mr. Ruchit Mehta, Partner, Mehta Realty Mumbai, known as the city of dreams, has always faced an inevitable problem- paucity of land. Hence, a majority of infrastructure growth in the financial hub of the country, has been vertical, with tall skyscrapers housing thousands of residents under one roof. Yet, the city’s western suburbs are witnessing a decisive shift, where height is not only a…
Indian Markets Slip on Crude Oil Spike and Geopolitical Tension
Mumbai, Apr 27 (BNP): Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Tuesday, pressured by a sharp rise in global crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Investor sentiment remained cautious throughout the session amid uncertainty over developments involving the United States and Iran, which kept global energy markets volatile. At the close, the Sensex declined 416.72 points (0.54%) to 76,886.91, while the Nifty…
Aamir Khan Confirms 3 Idiots 2, Set to Return as Phunsukh Wangdu After 10 Years!
Mumbai, Apr 28 (BNP): Actor Aamir Khan has confirmed that work on the much-awaited sequel to 3 Idiots is underway, raising excitement among fans eager to revisit one of Bollywood’s most iconic stories. Speaking in a recent interview, Aamir revealed that the script for 3 Idiots 2 is progressing well and retains the same humour and emotional appeal that made the original film a blockbuster…