New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): India’s manufacturing sector continued to show a positive growth outlook in the fourth quarter of FY26, even as businesses faced rising raw material costs and global economic uncertainties, according to a latest FICCI survey. The survey indicates that overall industry sentiment remains steady across key manufacturing segments, despite cost pressures impacting input expenses. Capacity utilisation witnessed a marginal decline to…
Sensex, Nifty Surge in Strong Market Rally
May 6 (BNP): Indian equity markets continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, with benchmark indices closing strongly in positive territory amid broad-based buying across sectors. The BSE Sensex surged by 941 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced by 298 points, reflecting strong investor sentiment. The rally was supported by positive global cues and sustained domestic inflows, with financials, energy, and IT stocks leading the…
Vijay Meets Governor, Stakes Claim to Form Govt in Tamil Nadu!
Chennai, May 6 (BNP): Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, on Wednesday met Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and formally staked claim to form the next government in Tamil Nadu following the Assembly election results. TVK has emerged as the single-largest party in the state, significantly altering the political landscape. During the meeting at Raj Bhavan, Vijay submitted his claim to form the government and is…
India–EU Launch INR 169 Crore EV Battery Recycling Push
New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): India and the European Union have announced a joint initiative worth ₹169 crore aimed at accelerating the development of advanced technologies for recycling electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The collaboration is designed to support sustainable mobility by improving the way used EV batteries are processed, recovered, and reused. The focus will be on developing innovative recycling methods that can help recover…
Isha Ambani Stuns in Gaurav Gupta Couture Saree at Met Gala 2026
New York, May 6 (BNP): Isha Ambani made a notable appearance at the Met Gala 2026 in a custom couture ensemble designed by Gaurav Gupta, celebrating Indian craftsmanship on one of the world’s biggest fashion stages. Her outfit featured a handwoven saree crafted with gold threads and intricate detailing inspired by traditional Indian art forms. The ensemble was created by over 50 artisans and took…
India’s Exports Reach Record Dollar 863 Billion in 2025–26 on Services Push
May 6 (BNP): India’s external trade has reached a historic milestone, with total exports of goods and services touching an all-time high of $863.11 billion in FY 2025–26. The sharp rise was primarily driven by the robust performance of the services sector, which continued to outperform merchandise exports. Strong global demand for India’s IT services, business process outsourcing, consulting, and professional services played a major…
Indian Teacher Soma Mandal Wins Cambridge Award for Climate Education Leadership
May 6 (BNP): Delhi teacher Soma Mandal has been named the South Asia regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, in recognition of her strong focus on climate education. Teaching at GD Goenka Public School, she has developed a climate-centred learning approach that encourages students to understand environmental issues and take active steps toward sustainability. With over a…
Centre Seeks Early PM SHRI Scheme Rollout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu
May 6 (BNP): The Ministry of Education is expected to write to the Chief Secretaries of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, urging them to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the earliest for implementing the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme in state-run schools. The scheme aims to upgrade selected schools into model institutions aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020,…
Shashi Shekhar Vempati Named Chairperson of CBFC
Mumbai, May 6 (BNP): The government has appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati, former CEO of Prasar Bharati, as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (Central Board of Film Certification). He takes over from Prasoon Joshi, who has recently been assigned the role of Chairperson of Prasar Bharati. An alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Vempati is also an author and co-founder…
UIDAI–NFSU 5-Year Pact to Boost Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): The Unique Identification Authority of India (Unique Identification Authority of India) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the National Forensic Sciences University (National Forensic Sciences University) to strengthen India’s cybersecurity framework and advance digital forensics capabilities. The agreement was formalized between UIDAI CEO Vivek Chandra Verma and Prof. (Dr.) S.O. Junare, Director of the Gujarat Campus of NFSU,…