India Launches Carbon Market Portal at Prakriti 2026, Positions Carbon Trading as Key to Climate Action

New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday inaugurated the International Conference on Carbon Markets, Prakriti 2026, and launched the Indian Carbon Market Portal, underscoring India’s commitment to advancing climate action alongside economic growth. The two-day conference, organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power and the […]

Celebration of Pakhala Paraba by Odia Samaj, Tripura

Agartala, 20 March 2026 (BNP): The Odia community residing in Tripura celebrated Pakhala Paraba (Pakhala Divas), a traditional festival of Odisha, with great enthusiasm, cultural pride, and collective joy on 20th March 2026.   The celebration was organized under the aegis of Odia Samaj, Tripura, where members gathered at Sangam to mark the occasion in […]

Content India 2026 Wraps Up Successfully with 700 plus Participants from India and Abroad

Mumbai, Mar 21: Highlighting the best of India’s content ecosystem, Content India 2026, organized by Dish TV in partnership with C21Media, brought together over 700 participants from India and international markets for three days of insights, innovation, and storytelling excellence.   The summit convened leading executives, creators, and filmmakers from India and global markets to engage in conversations on content strategy, international formats, financing models, technology, and the creator economy. Discussions […]

FANS Patna Hosts Seminar on National Security Challenges and Policy Strategies

Patna, March 21, 2026 (BNP) — The Forum for Awareness of National Security (FANS), Patna Chapter, on Friday organized a seminar on “National Security: Policy, Strategy and Contemporary Challenges” at the CIMP Auditorium in Patna, bringing together academicians, security experts and public figures to deliberate on evolving threats and policy responses. The programme commenced at […]

PM-Vidyalaxmi Emerges as a Key Gateway for Education Loans

The Government of India’s PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme has completed one year since its launch, emerging as a significant platform for students seeking financial support for higher education. The scheme has witnessed strong demand, with a large number of applications received from across the country and an approval rate of around 50 percent, indicating steady implementation. Designed […]

FIA and UNTourism announce first ever Sustainable Sports Tourism Award winners

Dubai, UAE, 21st March, 2026: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced the winners of the first UN Tourism Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism, powered by the FIA.    Announced at a ceremony in Madrid, ahead of this weekend’s ABB FIA Formula ECUPRA Raval Madrid […]

Jindal Stainless partners with IIM Bangalore for strengthening its executive leadership pipeline

New Delhi, Bangalore, Mar 21: Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless-steel manufacturer, has partnered with the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) to co-create a customised ‘Strategic Leadership Development Programme’. This programme is aimed at strengthening strategic thinking, business judgement, and decision-making capabilities among the company’s senior professionals to prepare them for key leadership roles.  The […]

Ayushman Bharat: From Health Access to Health Security in India

For decades, India’s healthcare system faced a difficult balancing act—expanding access while keeping care affordable. Millions of families, especially in rural and low-income communities, often delayed or avoided treatment due to high costs. A single hospitalization could push households into debt, turning a health crisis into a financial one. The launch of Ayushman Bharat in […]