Dubai, May 5 (BNP): India have retained their position in the latest ICC T20 International rankings, followed by England in second place and Australia in third, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The updated rankings are based on a weighted system that gives full value to matches played since May 2025, while performances from the previous two years carry reduced weightage. India’s strong and consistent…
Indian Markets End Lower Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Currency Pressure
Mumbai, May 5 (BNP): Indian equity markets closed lower on Tuesday as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and concerns over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire weighed on investor sentiment. Benchmark indices came under selling pressure during a volatile trading session, with broader risk aversion also driven by a weakening rupee, which hit a record low against the US dollar amid rising crude oil prices.…
Electric Two-Wheeler Penetration Hits 6.5 pc in FY26: Govt
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s electric mobility sector continues to register steady growth, with electric two-wheeler penetration reaching 6.5% in FY 2025–26, according to the Ministry of Heavy Industries. The government said this growth reflects increasing consumer acceptance of electric vehicles, supported by improving availability of models, expanding charging infrastructure, and rising awareness about cleaner mobility options. It also indicates strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities within…
India Expands Rare Disease Care Network to Strengthen Diagnosis and Treatment Access
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): The Government of India has further strengthened its framework for rare disease management under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, building on the National Health Policy, 2017. The policy is being implemented through 15 Centres of Excellence across the country, including two in the North-East, to improve access to specialised diagnosis and treatment services. Officials said the focus is on…
India, Japan Strengthen Healthcare Cooperation
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in the healthcare sector during the third Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) held in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening healthcare systems, building resilient medical supply chains, and enhancing collaboration in digital health, innovation, and workforce development. The meeting was co-chaired by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Japan’s Minister…
Indian Journalists Win Pulitzer Prize for Cybercrime Investigation
New York, May 5, 2026: Indian journalists Anand RK and Suparna Sharma, along with Natalie Obiko Pearson, have been awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category for their work on a cybercrime investigation published by Bloomberg. The award-winning project highlighted the growing threat of digital scams, telling the story of a Lucknow-based neurologist who was deceived by cybercriminals impersonating officials and…
Thermax and Ankur Scientific to Set Up India’s First Green Methanol Facility with 18,000 TPA Capacity at Deendayal Port, Gujarat
Vadodara, May 05: Thermax Limited, a leading energy and environment solutions provider, has partnered with Ankur Scientific, a global leader in bioenergy and waste-to-energy solutions, to set up India’s first Green Methanol Production Facility at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, Gujarat. The collaboration brings together Thermax’s expertise in fuel and chemical processing with Ankur Scientific’s advanced biomass gasification technology. India’s shipping industry, contributing around 3% of…
India U-18 Hockey Teams Set for Australia Series Ahead of Asia Cup
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s Under-18 men’s and women’s hockey teams are set to compete in a four-match series against Australia as part of their preparations for the upcoming Asia Cup. The series is designed to provide both teams with valuable international exposure and competitive match practice ahead of the continental tournament. Taking on a strong opponent like Australia is expected to help players sharpen…
Bhutan Secures Dollar 515 Million World Bank Support for Major Hydropower Project
Thimphu/New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Bhutan has signed financing agreements worth $515 million with the World Bank to advance the Dorjilung Hydropower Project, a large-scale renewable energy initiative being developed in partnership with Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC). Planned as a 1,125 MW project under a public-private partnership model, it will be the largest hydropower venture in Bhutan. DGPC will hold a majority…
Professional Investment Advisory Services’ Management Successfully Completes Change in Ownership
SINGAPORE, May 05 – Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd (“PIAS”) today announced that its management has completed the acquisition of PIAS from Singapore Life Limited (“Singlife”), through the purchase of all its shares in Professional Advisory Holdings Limited (“PAH”), PIAS’s holding company. The change in ownership, approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”), took effect on 1 May 2026 and was mutually agreed…