Thanjavur, Apr 20 (BNP): The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur, has successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building programme aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in the food processing sector. The initiative brought together 82 aspiring food entrepreneurs, offering them structured training designed to strengthen both technical understanding and business readiness for launching start-ups in the food industry. The programme focused on core aspects of…
BHIM App Adds Credit Score Feature, Expands Role Beyond Payments
New Delhi, Apr 20 (BNP): The National Payments Corporation of India-backed BHIM app has introduced a new feature enabling users to check their credit scores directly within the app. Launched in collaboration with TransUnion CIBIL, the feature allows users to securely access their CIBIL Score and credit report through a consent-based system. The update, available on version 4.0.19 and above, aims to expand BHIM’s role…
MENA Fintech Association Welcomes Facephi as a Member to Support Digital Identity and Secure Financial Onboarding Across the Region
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Apr 20 – The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the region’s leading not-for-profit fintech industry body and globally ranked among the top fintech associations, is pleased to welcome Facephi, a global technology company specializing in digital identity verification and AI driven fraud prevention solutions, as a new scaleup member. Facephi joins MFTA at a time when financial institutions across the Middle…
SwaDharma Unveils India’s First Dharma Stack for Temple Digitisation
SwaDharma Builds India’s First ‘Dharma Stack’, Emerging as Category Leader in Temple Digitisation and FaithTech Infrastructure Mumbai, Apr 20: 3ioNetra Faith and Technology Services Private Limited, now rebranded as SwaDharma, is defining a new category within India’s Faith Tech sector with its integrated “Dharma Stack”, a full-stack digital infrastructure designed for temple digitisation, compliance, and direct devotee engagement. At the core of this evolution is an…
Outpost24 Launches AI Pentesting as Enterprises Deploy AI Faster Than They Can Secure It
STOCKHOLM / PHILADELPHIA, April 18, 2026 — As AI models grow powerful enough to autonomously discover thousands of software vulnerabilities, the same technology is being embedded into enterprise applications at an unprecedented scale, often without any security testing designed for AI-specific risks. Outpost24, a leading global provider of cybersecurity solutions, today launched AI Pentesting, an expert-led adversarial testing service that helps mid-to-large enterprises find and fix…
Sony Electronics to Showcase Technologies to Transform Media and Entertainment at NAB Show 2026
LAS VEGAS, Apr 17 – Sony Electronics will return to NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show 2026, a leading event for the media and entertainment industry. From April 19-22, the company will be in booth #C8401 in Las Vegas focusing on live production, news production, imaging, and virtual production, demonstrating the latest technologies designed to address emerging challenges and needs in broadcast and production. “At this year’s NAB Show, Sony’s…
India Replaces China in US Smartphone Supply
Apr 17 (BNP): India has significantly strengthened its position in the US smartphone supply chain, capturing around 40 per cent share and emerging as a major manufacturing hub, according to a recent report. The shift reflects a broader realignment in global supply chains, with companies diversifying production away from China and increasingly turning to India for manufacturing and exports. The report highlighted that India’s growing…
Global Tech Industry Continues Workforce Restructuring in 2026 as AI Transformation Accelerates
Apr 17 (BNP): The global technology industry is undergoing a continued phase of workforce restructuring in 2026, with more than 95,000 employees impacted across 241 companies as of mid-April. This trend follows a significant wave of layoffs in 2025, during which over 245,000 workers were affected across the sector. The ongoing workforce adjustments reflect a broader transformation within the industry, as companies shift focus toward artificial…
Mobilla Signs Shivam Dube for Brand Endorsement
Apr 17 (BNP): Mobilla, a mobile accessories and power solutions brand in India, has announced Indian cricketer Shivam Dube as its new brand ambassador. The company said the association comes at a significant moment following India’s recent cricket success and reflects shared values of performance, resilience, and ambition. Founded in 2010, Mobilla stated that it is preparing for its next phase of growth and aims…
10 Indian AI Startups Chosen for IndiaAI Global Expansion Initiative
Apr 17 (BNP): The IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has selected 10 Indian artificial intelligence startups for the second cohort of its global acceleration programme. The initiative is designed to support Indian AI companies in scaling their operations internationally and strengthening their presence in global technology markets. The programme is being implemented in partnership with Station F in Paris…