23, Apr 2026
Navi UPI’s latest ‘Hurrypur’ film turns an auto breakdown into a high-speed pit stop
April , 23: Navi Limited one of India’s fastest-growing financial services companies, has released a new film under its ‘Hurrypur’ campaign, continuing its focus on speed and simplicity in everyday transactions.
The film, synced to US based musical act Baalti’s track “123”, opens with an autorickshaw breaking down mid-ride. Within seconds, the situation shifts. The repair unfolds like a Formula 1 pit stop. The tyre is replaced instantly, the vehicle is back on the road, and even the conversation that follows moves at the same pace. A ride is agreed upon in seconds, and the journey resumes.
The idea is simple. In a world where everything moves fast, systems around it have to keep up.
The film builds on the larger Hurrypur narrative, a fictional setting where time is treated as the most valuable resource. Each story translates this into everyday situations, using humour and exaggeration to reflect how people increasingly expect services to respond.
Rajiv Naresh, MD & CEO, Navi Limited (formerly Navi Technologies Limited) said,
“In Hurrypur, whether you’re on a racetrack or on a regular commute, we understand that time is of the essence and the importance of moving fast. This world we’re creating is designed to creatively underscore our obsession with delivering a fast and seamless experience, where every second counts and everything keeps moving seamlessly.”
Mr. Abhijit Avasthi, Founder of Sideways, added,
“When Hurrypur connected the way it did, we knew we had something worth building on. Pitstop doesn’t just continue the story – it takes it somewhere unexpected, and in the most entertaining way possible, brings out Navi’s attribute of speed. Honestly, it’s the kind of film you’re really happy to be a part of.”
Director Ayappa KM, said,
“What was a really fun script, proved surprisingly difficult to conceive. We took inspiration from Balti’s track “1, 2, 3,” using its rhythm and spirit as the backbone of the film’s pacing and vibrant colour palette, landing on something exuberant and unmistakably Indian.”
The campaign continues Navi UPI’s approach of using storytelling over feature-led messaging, focusing on relatable moments rather than product demonstrations.
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23, Apr 2026
West Bengal & Tamil Nadu Polls 2026: High-Stakes Voting Begins Amid Intense Political Contest !
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, and Cooch Behar. Approximately 3.6 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes in this phase. The second phase of polling is scheduled for April 29.
The electoral contest in the state is primarily between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party, amid heightened political tensions over voter list revisions and campaign narratives.
Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, polling is being held across all constituencies, witnessing a multi-cornered contest. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led Secular Progressive Alliance is facing competition from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance with the BJP, alongside the political entry of actor Vijay, adding a new dimension to the electoral dynamics.
The DMK has focused its campaign on the “Dravidian Model” of governance and welfare initiatives, while the AIADMK-BJP alliance has campaigned on promises of corruption-free administration and an end to what they describe as “one-family rule.”
The Election Commission of India has put in place extensive security and logistical arrangements to ensure smooth, free, and fair polling across both states. Voter turnout is being closely monitored, with authorities encouraging maximum participation in the democratic process.
Polling will continue until the designated hours, with counting scheduled as per the official election timeline.
23, Apr 2026
There Was No Roadmap for Me. There Still Isn’t One for Her.
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 founders, scientists, and early-career professionals across oncology, regenerative medicine, and complex biologics. The talent is there—exceptional, driven, highly capable. But many of them, especially young women, are still trying to navigate an industry where the path forward is largely invisible. Women make up roughly half of the biopharma workforce and nearly half of bioscience graduates, yet fewer than one in five biotech CEOs are women. Even more striking, less than 3% of venture capital goes to companies led by women. Across STEM fields, women earn a growing share of advanced degrees, but remain significantly underrepresented in leadership roles and continue to earn less than their male counterparts in comparable positions. This is not a talent issue—it’s a visibility and pathway issue. We are training exceptional scientists, but we are not showing them how to become founders, operators, or leaders. The gap became even more visible during COVID, when millions of women left the workforce as childcare systems collapsed. At one point, an estimated 7 million women stepped out of employment due to school and daycare closures.
They don’t always know what roles exist beyond the lab. They don’t understand how a company is actually built. And they’re rarely given insight into how decisions are made at the leadership or board level. So they stay where the path is defined, even if it’s not where they ultimately want to go. We’re not losing talent because it isn’t there. We’re losing it because we’re not showing people the full picture.
One of the biggest gaps I see is the space between good science and a real company.
Most early-career professionals are trained deeply in the science, but almost never exposed to how that science becomes a product, a company, or a funded platform. They don’t see how capital shapes strategy. They don’t see how regulatory decisions drive value. They don’t see how leadership teams think about risk, timelines, or outcomes. And without that visibility, it’s difficult to imagine yourself in those roles. This is where mentorship matters, but not in the way we often talk about it. Mentorship isn’t about encouragement. It’s about context, skills and showing the path.
The most impactful mentorship I’ve been able to provide is not advice—it’s helping people see what’s actually happening behind the scenes. How companies are structured. How decisions get made. Where inflection points occur. What creates value—and what destroys it.
Once someone understands that, their thinking changes.
They start asking different questions.
They start seeing paths that were previously invisible.
There are more opportunities in biotech today than ever before. The industry is broader, more interdisciplinary, and more dynamic than most people realize. There are roles in strategy, development, operations, regulatory, finance, and leadership that extend far beyond traditional scientific tracks. But opportunity alone isn’t enough. If people can’t see the path, they won’t take it.
If we want to bring more women into leadership in biotech, we need to start earlier and we need to be more explicit. We need to show how companies are actually built. We need to expose how capital and strategy shape outcomes. We need to give people visibility into leadership thinking, not just technical execution. And we need to do that before they’ve already chosen a narrower path.
The next generation is ready. The talent is already there. What’s missing is clarity.
And until we make the path visible, we shouldn’t be surprised when people don’t follow it.
22, Apr 2026
IndiGoStretch Sweeps Multiple Global Awards for Innovation and Excellence at World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo Hamburg 2026
April 22: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has bagged multiple awards recognizing IndiGoStretch, its tailor-made business product, at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) held in Hamburg, Germany. The airline was recognized across three prestigious industry platforms, underscoring its commitment to elevating customer experience through enhanced functional hospitality, thoughtful design, added comfort, and customer-centric innovation.
IndiGo was conferred the Gold Award – TravelPlus Judges’ Award for Innovation for its Blanket Collectable– the IndiGoStretch overlay at the TravelPlus Airline Amenity Awards 2026. This award recognizes excellence in onboard hospitality, with a strong focus on design, comfort, innovation, sustainability, and customer relevance, evaluated through a customer centric lens. IndiGo’s overlays are unique, thoughtfully designed, each displaying a legacy of regional craft, innovation, and distinctive design. Created to comfort IndiGoStretch customers, the overlays reflect a sense of warmth and connection that endures well beyond the journey. These overlays serve as meaningful keepsakes for passengers from each of their journeys, a one-of-a-kind concept introduced by IndiGo. The IndiGo overlays are accompanied by a booklet and custom-designed reusable fabric bag that embodies the airline’s philosophy of warmth, functionality, and understated style.
IndiGo was awarded with the Highly Commended honour in the Best Onboard Textiles category at the Onboard Hospitality Awards 2026. This award is among the most established and respected recognitions in the onboard hospitality sector. It acknowledges the airline’s business class textile portfolio, including jacquard overlays designed as collectibles, pillow covers featuring a global map, and onboard amenities such as eye masks and anti-skid socks that combine clever design with practical utility for a cozy, comfortable journey. The recognition was based on design, quality, comfort, and customer relevance.
IndiGo was also announced as the winner of the PAX International Readership Award for Best Business Class Bedding/Soft Product – South Asia, voted by over 15,500 aviation professionals across the PAX International and PAX Tech readerships. The recognition highlights IndiGo’s consistent delivery of superior quality, and thoughtful design across its Business Class product experience.
IndiGoStretch promises an elevated customer experience befitting a long-haul journey to destinations including Manchester, Amsterdam, London Heathrow, and Athens. IndiGoStretch customers can look forward to specially curated complimentary hot meals paired with beverages from award-winning iconic Indian brands, extra legroom, comfortable seating with increased recline, and a suite of premium benefits including priority check-in, anytime boarding, advance seat selection and higher baggage allowance. This is in addition to exclusive overlays onboard, specially designed pillows, a calming sleep spray and essentials such as sustainable dental kits, eye masks, and socks to ensure the overall journey is restful.
22, Apr 2026
Ultrahuman and Les Mills Launch Les Mills PowerPlug: First Smart Ring Integration To Deliver Expert-Led Workouts Guided by Your Recovery and Cycle
Today, most wearable users face a disconnect – their wearable tells them they’re under-recovered, but their training plan carries on regardless. The result is overtraining when fatigued, undertraining when ready, and a persistent gap between wearable insights and real-world training decisions. The Les Mills PowerPlug closes that gap.
- Workout stats: Calories, duration, and heart rate zones are captured automatically — no manual entry required.
- Recovery prediction: Updated post-workout forecasts show estimated readiness for the following day.
- Movement and muscle tracking: The movement score and muscle group radar chart reflect the completed session.
- Real-time goal tracking: Progress against daily goals updates immediately.
22, Apr 2026
PM Modi Reaffirms Zero Tolerance on Terror, Cites Operation Sindoor on Pahalgam Attack Anniversary
Apr 22 (BNP): On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s firm stand against terrorism, stating that the country will never bow to any form of terror and that such designs will always fail.
Remembering the victims of the attack carried out by Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, the Prime Minister said India remains fully committed to safeguarding national security and protecting its citizens from all threats.
Referring to India’s counter-terror response efforts, the Prime Minister also cited “Operation Sindoor” as part of the country’s continued resolve to act decisively against terrorism and its support networks.
He emphasized that India’s approach towards terrorism is uncompromising and rooted in a strong commitment to peace, security, and justice for victims.
The statement comes as the nation marks the anniversary of the attack, reaffirming unity and resilience in the fight against terrorism.
22, Apr 2026
Operation Sindoor Still On, Says Army; Strong Message to Terror Groups !
New Delhi,Apr22(BNP): Reaffirming its unwavering resolve against terrorism, the Indian Army on Tuesday issued a strong message on the eve of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that any act of terror or violation of national boundaries will be met with a decisive response.
On April 22 last year, terrorists killed 26 innocent people—mostly tourists—in Pahalgam, in an attack that shook the nation and drew widespread condemnation from governments and leaders across the world.
In response, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor during the intervening night of May 6 and 7. The operation involved well-coordinated and precise strikes targeting nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), resulting in the elimination of over 100 terrorists, including trainers, handlers, and associates linked to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. The strikes were carried out with a focus on maximizing damage to terrorist infrastructure while minimizing civilian casualties.
In a social media post, the Army issued a stern warning to perpetrators of terrorism, stating that “when boundaries of humanity are crossed, the response is decisive. Justice is served. India stands united.” The post also featured a digital poster referencing Operation Sindoor with the message: “Some boundaries should never be crossed. India does not forget.”
Senior military officials have reiterated over the past year that Operation Sindoor remains ongoing, emphasizing the need for sustained vigilance and a high level of military preparedness round the clock.
As a tribute to the victims, a memorial has been erected in the meadows of Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam. Built of black marble along the banks of the Lidder River, the memorial bears the names of the 26 victims, including 25 tourists and a local resident, Adil Shah, honoring their memory and sacrifice.
22, Apr 2026
PLI Food Processing Scheme Creates 3.39 Lakh Jobs, Exceeds Target
New Delhi, Apr 22 (BNP): The Government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the Food Processing Industry has achieved a significant milestone by generating approximately 3.39 lakh direct and indirect jobs as of February 2026, surpassing its target of 2.5 lakh jobs set for 2026–27.
Since its inception, the scheme has facilitated the disbursement of over ₹2,162 crore in incentives to beneficiaries, supporting growth, capacity expansion, and technological advancement in the sector.
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The initiative has played a key role in strengthening India’s food processing ecosystem by encouraging investment, enhancing value addition, and improving supply chain efficiency. It has also contributed to increased income opportunities for farmers and supported the growth of food-based industries across the country.
The continued success of the PLI scheme reflects the government’s commitment to boosting manufacturing, generating employment, and promoting sustainable growth in the food processing sector.
22, Apr 2026
Tesla Expands India Journey with New Model YL and Stronger Service Network
Mumbai, Apr 22 (BNP): Tesla has announced the launch of its second offering in India, the Model YL, a three-row, six-seater electric SUV .
The launch marks a significant step in Tesla’s India expansion, aimed at meeting the growing demand for premium electric vehicles with greater space and versatility.
In addition to expanding its product portfolio, Tesla will strengthen its service and body shop network across cities including Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Ahmedabad. The company is also enhancing its charging infrastructure along major highways to support seamless intercity travel.
Commenting on the development, Sharad Agarwal, General Manager, Tesla India, stated that the company is committed to improving accessibility and delivering a superior ownership experience through expanded infrastructure and customer support.
Tesla’s continued investments underscore its long-term commitment to the Indian market and its role in advancing the transition to sustainable mobility.
22, Apr 2026
Chardham 2026: Helicopter Operator Warns of Rising Booking Scams
Apr 22 (BNP): As the Chardham Yatra 2026 season gets underway, a Dehradun-based helicopter operator has alerted pilgrims about a rise in fraudulent booking activities targeting devotees planning helicopter travel to Himalayan shrines.
The operator has reported an increase in fake websites, impersonated travel agents, and misleading social media promotions offering guaranteed or discounted helicopter bookings for routes including Kedarnath. These scams, officials say, are particularly active during the early phase of the pilgrimage season when demand is high.
In response, the operator has released a free safety advisory guide aimed at helping pilgrims identify authentic booking channels, avoid advance-payment frauds, and verify authorised service providers before making reservations.
The advisory emphasises that helicopter services for the Chardham circuit are strictly regulated and bookings should only be made through verified and official platforms. Pilgrims have been urged to exercise caution and avoid unverified online offers.
Tourism stakeholders note that such fraudulent activities tend to spike during peak pilgrimage periods due to heavy demand and limited service slots. Authorities are expected to step up awareness efforts to protect devotees and ensure safe travel arrangements.
With increasing pilgrim turnout expected in 2026, officials have also highlighted the need for stronger digital vigilance and public education to curb scam networks targeting religious tourism.
