New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper on establishing a regulatory framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, marking a step toward enabling advanced connected mobility in India. The move follows a reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, which on December 1, 2025, requested TRAI to provide recommendations on the regulatory…
New SHG Savings Account by IPPB Aims to Support Women-Led Groups
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has introduced a new Self Help Group (SHG) Savings Account aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and supporting women-led SHGs across rural India. The initiative is designed to offer a simple, affordable, and zero-cost banking solution, in line with national goals of inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods, according to the Ministry of Communications. The account comes…
Clean Energy and Livelihood Push Revives Guhir Village
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): A community development initiative led by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Schneider Electric, in partnership with the Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation, has transformed Guhir village in Maharashtra by promoting clean energy access and sustainable livelihoods. The project focuses on a community-led clean energy model that brings reliable solar power to the village, improving daily life while supporting long-term climate resilience.…
India, Italy to Develop Defence Industrial Framework for Co-Production of Military Hardware
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India and Italy on Thursday agreed to develop a new defence industrial framework for the co-production of military hardware, marking a significant step forward in strategic and industrial cooperation between the two countries. The decision was reached during bilateral talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening defence ties…
8th Pay Commission Begins Talks; Employee Side Demands INR 69,000 Minimum Pay, Higher Fitment Factor!
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): The first formal round of discussions between employee representatives and the 8th Pay Commission was held in New Delhi, with government staff unions pressing for a ₹69,000 minimum basic salary, a 3.83x fitment factor, and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). The meeting has generated significant interest among nearly 36 lakh central government employees and pensioners, as the commission…
Odisha Introduces TUW Policy 2026 to Tackle Urban Water Stress
Bhubaneswar, Apr 30 (BNP): The Government of Odisha has notified the TUW Policy 2026, marking a major step toward sustainable water management and the promotion of circular economy practices. The policy focuses on improving the treatment and reuse of used water across urban local bodies (ULBs), with a target of achieving 100% treatment by 2030. It also aims to increase the reuse of treated water to…
Heavy Rain Havoc in Bengaluru: 8 Dead in 24 Hours, Hospital Wall Collapse Kills 7!
Bengaluru, Apr 30 (BNP): Torrential rain and hailstorm lashed Bengaluru over the past 24 hours, leaving at least eight people dead and causing widespread flooding, severe traffic disruption, and infrastructure damage across the city. The worst tragedy occurred on Wednesday evening when a compound wall of an adjoining building near Bowring and Lady Curzon Medical College and Research Institute collapsed during the downpour, killing seven…
Ladakh Hosts Rare Exposition of Lord Buddha’s Sacred Relics for First Time
Leh, Apr 30 (BNP): The sacred relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Ladakh today for a special public exposition scheduled from May 1 to May 15. The relics were received at the Air Force Airport by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, along with senior officials and security personnel. They were brought in a special aircraft of the Indian Air Force under tight security arrangements.…
India Rises to World’s No. 2 Solar Market as Clean Energy Push Gains Pace
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India has become the world’s second-largest solar energy market, marking a major milestone in its transition toward clean and renewable power, experts say. India emerges as world’s 2nd-largest solar market, green energy momentum accelerates: Expertshttps://t.co/WEweuhJzfp via NaMo App pic.twitter.com/vKsSY90lp5 — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 30, 2026 According to energy analysts, the country’s rapid expansion in solar capacity reflects a steady…
Capital Hospital Bhubaneswar Registered as Level-1 ART Clinic, Advanced Fertility Care Now at Government Rates!
Bhubaneswar, Apr 30 (BNP): In a landmark boost to public healthcare, Capital Hospital has been officially registered as a Level-1 Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Clinic, enabling advanced fertility treatment services to be made available at affordable government rates. The registration has been granted to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of PGIMER and Capital Hospital under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, and will remain…