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Nepal / India,Apr23(BNP): Travelling from India to Nepal has become more regulated following the introduction of new rules affecting Indian visitors, particularly those crossing the border by road or carrying goods. Under the revised guidelines, Indian vehicles entering Nepal must now be officially registered at the border and carry valid permits at all times during […]

Kedarnath Temple, Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, Apr 23 (BNP): The sacred portals of Kedarnath Dham were ceremonially opened to devotees at 8:00 AM on April 22, 2026, amid Vedic chants and traditional rituals, marking the beginning of this year’s pilgrimage season. The Himalayan shrine witnessed an overwhelming turnout, with over 12,000 devotees present to witness the

West Bengal / Tamil Nadu,Apr23(BNP): Voting for the 2026 Assembly Elections commenced today in two politically significant states—West Bengal and Tamil Nadu—marking a crucial phase in India’s electoral landscape. In West Bengal, polling is underway in 152 of the state’s 294 constituencies spread across 16 districts, including key regions such as Nandigram, Darjeeling, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri,

Gurugram,  April 23: Spinny, the full-stack platform for buying and selling cars, brought its focus on making car ownership simpler and more intuitive to life on the ground with Spinny Day Out, a community-led initiative designed for its youngest drivers. Weekends across Gurugram’s residential communities saw a familiar routine take on a new rhythm, as

New Delhi, Apr 23: Renowned artist Anjolie Ela Menon’s solo exhibition Revisitations concluded on April 18 with a compelling curatorial walk led by noted curator and critic Uma Nair at Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi. Presented by Vadehra Art Gallery, the exhibition showcased a compelling blend of Menon’s old and new works, offering audiences

A grassroots sports initiative, Hoops4Hope, led by young basketball enthusiast Viraj Lohchab, is set to host an Under-16 invitational basketball tournament in Mumbai. The initiative aims to make basketball accessible to underprivileged children and promote equal participation for both boys and girls. Born out of Viraj’s passion for the sport and his on-ground experience working with

Sneakers have evolved far beyond their original purpose as athletic footwear. Over the decades, they have become a central element of global street style and personal expression. What once began with early sports brands gaining popularity among athletes and youth has now transformed into a worldwide cultural movement that blends fashion, identity, and innovation. The

New Delhi, Apr 23: Shri Pankaj Kumar Bansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, who is also the Chairman of Indian Potash Limited (IPL), laid the foundation stone of IPL’s new corporate office building. The event was attended by IPL Managing Director Dr. P.S. Gahlaut and other senior officials. The proposed office building

Pune, April 23: A landmark two-year survey across the Western Ghats has revealed a worrying gap in the region’s biodiversity: researchers were able to document only about 65% of the dragonfly and damselfly species historically recorded in the region, pointing to a potential shortfall of nearly 35% of these ecologically critical insects. Conducted between February

By Dr. Stella Vnook  When I started in biotechnology, there was no clear path into leadership. You learned by doing, by watching, and often by making mistakes that could have been avoided if someone had simply explained how the system actually works. What surprises me is how little that has changed. Today, I work with