11, Apr 2026
Guwahati: Teen Sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Powers Rajasthan to Fourth Straight Win
Apr.11 (BNP): Guwahati witnessed a sensational display of batting as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a breathtaking performance to guide Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a fourth consecutive victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the ongoing IPL.
The young prodigy smashed a remarkable 78 off just 26 balls, including a blistering 15-ball half-century, equalling the fastest fifty of the season. His explosive innings was studded with eight fours and seven towering sixes, dismantling the RCB bowling attack and setting the tone for Rajasthan’s dominance.
Sooryavanshi scored 74 of his 78 runs through boundaries, underlining his aggressive approach and exceptional stroke play. His fearless batting left fans in awe at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, where he received a standing ovation from the crowd.
Despite the applause, the youngster showed maturity beyond his years, expressing slight disappointment after his dismissal, stating that he felt he could have contributed even more to the team’s total.
Rajasthan Royals’ consistent performances continue to strengthen their position in the tournament, with this latest victory further highlighting their strong form and depth in the squad.
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11, Apr 2026
US, India Discuss Expanded Energy Cooperation After Landmark Nuclear Bill
New Delhi, Apr 11 ( BNP): United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday said he held a “productive interaction” with US Secretary of State Wright and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi, with discussions centered on strengthening future energy cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting comes shortly after India’s passage of the Sustainable and Holistic Advancement of Nuclear Technology and Infrastructure (SHANTI) Bill, a landmark legislation aimed at expanding the country’s civil nuclear energy framework and boosting long-term clean energy development.
According to officials, the discussions focused on opportunities for deeper collaboration in the energy sector, particularly in areas such as nuclear technology, clean energy transition, and strategic energy security partnerships.
The engagement reflects growing momentum in India–US relations, with both sides exploring ways to enhance cooperation in critical and emerging energy technologies amid global efforts to transition toward sustainable energy sources.
11, Apr 2026
Mega Trade Fair Opens in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Apr 11 (BNP): The 13th Bhubaneswar International Trade Fair 2026 was officially inaugurated Yesterday at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. The event is being organized by Gupta Event Management Pvt. Ltd. and marks another major edition of the city’s prominent trade exhibition.
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The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of several distinguished guests, including Odisha Olympic Association President Samir Mohanty, BJP Bhubaneswar State Coordinator Rashmi Ranjan Kanungo, former MLA Priyadarshi Mishra, social worker Rosalin Patashani, Managing Director of Gupta Event Management Sujit Kumar Gupta, former Red Cross Secretary Kalpana Das, and social activist Ravi Samal.
Organizers expect more than five lakh visitors to attend the 11-day event, which features a large B2B and B2C exhibition platform. The fair brings together participants from 22 Indian states and 10 countries, showcasing over one lakh national and international products in an air-conditioned exhibition setup.
Visitors can explore a wide range of products, including Kashmiri handicrafts and furniture, Afghan dry fruits, Bangladeshi Jamdani sarees, Iranian dates and herbal oils, Dubai perfumes and apparel, Thai jewellery and footwear, Korean cosmetics, and a variety of Indian traditional crafts. The exhibition also features antiques, metal crafts, marble sculptures, leather goods from various Indian states, and consumer electronics.
The food zone at the fair offers a diverse selection of cuisines, adding to the cultural and commercial experience of the event.
11, Apr 2026
NSE to Introduce Nanosecond Level Order Acknowledgement Across All Market Segments
New Delhi, Apr 11 (BNP): The National Stock Exchange of India is set to roll out a major technology upgrade that will allow nanosecond-level order delivery acknowledgements across its equity, derivatives, currency, and commodity segments.
This advancement is aimed at significantly improving the speed and efficiency of trade processing on one of India’s leading stock exchanges. With the new system, traders will receive near-instant confirmation when their orders are received and processed, reducing latency to extremely fine time intervals.
The upgrade is expected to benefit high-frequency trading participants and institutional investors who rely heavily on ultra-fast execution and system reliability. It also reflects NSE’s continued focus on strengthening its technological infrastructure and keeping pace with global standards in modern electronic trading systems.
By extending this capability across all market segments, NSE is moving toward a more unified and high-performance trading environment, enhancing overall market responsiveness and operational efficiency.
11, Apr 2026
SEBI Introduces New IT Platforms to Modernise Regulatory System
New Delhi, Apr 11 (BNP): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced three new technology-driven platforms aimed at modernising and streamlining the country’s regulatory and compliance framework for financial markets.
The new digital systems are designed to enhance efficiency, improve transparency, and make regulatory processes faster and more seamless for market participants. Officials said the initiative reflects SEBI’s broader push toward technology-led governance in the securities market.
These platforms will help strengthen monitoring mechanisms, simplify compliance procedures, and enable quicker data-driven decision-making within the regulatory ecosystem. They are also expected to reduce manual processes and improve coordination between various stakeholders, including investors, intermediaries, and listed entities.
SEBI noted that the move is part of its ongoing efforts to build a more robust and digitally advanced regulatory environment, aligned with the evolving needs of India’s fast-growing capital markets.
11, Apr 2026
Mathura Boat Tragedy: 10 Dead After Steamer Capsizes in Yamuna River
Mathura, Apr.11 (BNP): A tragic incident unfolded in Vrindavan, Mathura, where a steamer boat carrying passengers capsized in the Yamuna River, resulting in the death of at least 10 people. According to reports, around 37 individuals were onboard at the time of the accident.
Eyewitness videos that surfaced later showed passengers enjoying the boat ride with music and bhajans moments before the vessel overturned, turning a festive outing into a disaster.
Authorities have so far recovered 10 bodies, including both men and women, while approximately five persons are still reported missing. Search and rescue operations are actively underway in the Yamuna River, with teams working tirelessly to locate the missing and assist survivors. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed, and on Friday, teams successfully retrieved the capsized boat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the incident and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured will be provided financial assistance of ₹50,000.
The cause of the accident is yet to be determined, and authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter.
11, Apr 2026
Delhi Govt Seeks Public Views on Draft EV Policy 2026
New Delhi, Apr 11 (BNP): The Delhi government has released the draft of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026 and invited feedback from citizens, experts, and industry stakeholders as part of a broader effort to shape the capital’s clean mobility roadmap.
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The proposed policy aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across all segments, including private cars, two-wheelers, public transport, and commercial fleets. It also focuses on expanding charging infrastructure, improving battery-swapping facilities, and strengthening last-mile connectivity through green mobility solutions.
Officials said the draft policy has been designed to build on the progress of earlier EV initiatives while addressing emerging challenges such as infrastructure gaps, affordability, and integration of renewable energy into transport systems.
Public suggestions are expected to play a key role in refining the final policy framework, ensuring that it is practical, inclusive, and aligned with real-world mobility needs in the city.
The government is also looking to encourage private sector participation and innovation in the EV ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on reducing air pollution and transitioning Delhi toward a more sustainable transport future.
11, Apr 2026
GTRI Supports Initiative to Assess Quantum Computing Efforts
Quantum computers may one day enable revolutionary advances in fluid dynamics, drug discovery, development of better agricultural fertilizers, improved materials design and other technical areas that are beyond the capabilities of today’s conventional computers. To reach those goals, companies from around the world are pursuing a variety of approaches aimed at developing large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers.
The approaches of over a dozen quantum computing companies are now being evaluated through the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), a project of the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). According to the agency, QBI “aims to rigorously verify and validate whether any quantum computing approach can achieve utility-scale operation – meaning its computational value exceeds its cost – by the year 2033.”
Supporting the effort, a 40-person interdisciplinary research team from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has joined the test and evaluation component of QBI, providing unbiased subject-matter experts to work with 13 other research organizations in evaluating the R&D plans of participating quantum computer companies. Through this collaboration, the GTRI team is working with more than 400 other thirted-party experts on the project.
11, Apr 2026
India Pushes Seafood Exports Toward INR 1 Lakh Crore Mark, Focuses on Value Addition and Global Expansion
New Delhi, Apr 11 (BNP): The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying hosted the Seafood Exporters Meet 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together government officials and industry stakeholders to strengthen India’s seafood export ecosystem and address key challenges affecting the sector.
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The meeting, attended by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, focused on strategies to scale up exports, improve compliance standards, and expand India’s presence in global seafood markets amid shifting international trade conditions.
The minister highlighted that India’s seafood exports have continued to grow steadily despite global uncertainties, with strong performance in non-US markets. He stressed the need to further diversify export destinations, enhance product quality, and ensure strict compliance with global safety norms, including traceability systems and antibiotic regulations.
A key emphasis was placed on tapping high-value opportunities in deep-sea fishing and island-based fisheries, particularly in regions such as the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and India’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The government also called for stronger cold-chain logistics, modern packaging, and increased value-added processing to reduce wastage and improve export competitiveness.
Officials outlined ongoing efforts to strengthen international outreach by working closely with Indian missions abroad and global trade partners. Institutions such as MPEDA, NABARD, and EIC are expected to play a larger role in capacity building, compliance support, and export facilitation.
Industry stakeholders raised concerns over high compliance costs, infrastructure gaps, tariff and non-tariff barriers, and delays in certification processes. They also called for greater support to inland fisheries, mariculture, and emerging sectors such as seaweed cultivation.
The meeting reflected a broader push to reposition India’s seafood sector as a high-value, globally competitive industry driven by innovation, diversification, and stronger global integration.
11, Apr 2026
Fuel Prices Hold Steady in India Despite Global Crude Oil Surge
Apr 11 (BNP): Petrol and diesel prices in India remained largely unchanged on April 11, even as global crude oil markets continued to experience sharp volatility due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
International oil prices have been on an upward trend since the escalation of conflict in the region, rising significantly in recent weeks and briefly crossing the $100 per barrel mark. The spike has been driven by concerns over supply disruptions and tightening global energy flows.
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Despite the global pressure, Indian consumers have so far been shielded from immediate price hikes. This stability has been supported by government intervention, including adjustments in excise duty, aimed at cushioning the impact of rising crude costs and controlling inflationary pressures.
Among private retailers, Jio-bp confirmed that it does not plan to revise fuel prices in the near term. The company, a joint venture between Reliance Industries and BP Plc, stated that retail fuel rates will remain steady despite fluctuations in international oil markets.
Industry officials suggest that pricing decisions are being closely monitored in line with global trends, but for now, domestic fuel prices continue to remain insulated from external shocks.
