Patna, May 5 (BNP): Bihar is preparing to host a major technology-focused event with the Bihar AI Summit 2026, scheduled for May 23–24 at Urja Auditorium in Patna. The event is expected to bring together thousands of students, developers, startups, and technology professionals from across the region. The summit aims to promote awareness and understanding of Artificial Intelligence, while encouraging young talent to explore opportunities in…
Cross Country Healthcare, FAU Release 2026 State of Nursing Report
Cross Country Healthcare, a market-leading provider of workforce solutions and tech-enabled staffing, recruitment and advisory services, today released its fifth annual nursing survey, Purpose Under Pressure: The State of Nursing in 2026, developed in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. Based on insights from more than 2,000 nurses and nursing students across the United States, the study offers a comprehensive…
HJF 2026 to Unveil High-Impact Show Features Including Retail Symposium, Zaveri Bazaar Pavilion & Specialised Sourcing Zones
Hyderabad, May 05: Hyderabad to witness India’s most impactful trade show – the 18th edition of the Hyderabad Jewellery Pearl & Gem Fair (HJF 2026), scheduled at HITEX Exhibition Centre on May 8–9. This mega trade show will bring together over 350 exhibitors, 750+ brands, and an expected 8,000+ trade buyers. One of the biggest highlight of the event will be the Jewellery Retail Symposium…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
India Direct Tax Collections Rise 5.1 pc to INR 23.4 Lakh Crore in FY26
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): India’s net direct tax collections recorded steady growth in the financial year 2025–26, rising 5.12% year-on-year to ₹23,40,406 crore, according to data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Gross direct tax collections for the fiscal stood at ₹28,11,936 crore, marking a 4.03% increase compared to the previous financial year. The growth was driven by stable inflows from…
JLR India Slashes Range Rover SV Prices by Up to INR 75 Lakh Ahead of India–UK FTA
New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India has announced a significant price reduction of up to ₹75 lakh on its flagship Range Rover SV models, ahead of the expected benefits from the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The company said the revised pricing applies to its completely built unit (CBU) models imported from the UK, with the steepest cuts seen in the high-end…
IRCON International Marks Golden Jubilee, Celebrates 50 Years of Nation-Building Excellence
New Delhi, May 05: IRCON International Limited, a leading Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, celebrated on 28th April its 50th Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, commemorating five decades of contribution to India’s railway and infrastructure development and reaffirming its commitment to nation-building through engineering excellence. The milestone celebration was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Railways, members of IRCON International…