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Mumbai, Apr 10 (BNP): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a set of enhanced security measures aimed at strengthening the safety of digital payment systems amid a sharp rise in fraud cases driven largely by social engineering tactics. According to the proposal, the central bank is considering layered safeguards, including delayed processing of…

Apr.10 (BNP): Iran has announced that no more than 15 vessels per day will be permitted to pass through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, following a ceasefire agreement reportedly reached with the United States. According to TASS, which cited an unnamed senior Iranian official, the restriction will be implemented as part of controlled maritime operations…

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 10 (BNP): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) for the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, marking another important milestone in India’s crewed space programme. The test was conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, and focused on validating the…

Apr 10 (BNP): In a high-voltage encounter at Kolkata, Lucknow Super Giants registered a dramatic 3-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in one of the most thrilling matches of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders posted a competitive total of 181/4 in 20 overs. In reply, Lucknow Super Giants chased down…

New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has completed a remarkable decade of growth, transforming the country’s digital payments landscape and becoming one of the world’s most widely used real-time payment systems. According to data from Tracxn, shared with ETBFSI, UPI transactions have surged from just 18 million in its early phase…

New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): Hockey India has appointed experienced Australian coach Tim White as the new head coach of the Indian junior women’s hockey team, replacing Tushar Khandekar, who had been with the squad since 2023. The federation announced the change on Friday but did not provide details regarding the reason for the transition…

Democracy in Action: Voters Turn Out in Huge Numbers Across 3 States Apr 10, (BNP): Polling for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry progressed smoothly on Thursday, recording strong voter participation across all regions. According to the Election Commission of India, voter turnout by 5 p.m. stood at 84.42%…

Bhubaneswar, Apr 10 (BNP): Odisha has taken a significant step towards strengthening its power infrastructure with the commissioning of new energy projects in the state capital region. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, visited the Grid Substation at Balianta after the inauguration of major…

Bhubaneswar, Apr 10 (BNP): In a formal appeal to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, MP Aparajita Sarangi has urged the state government to reconsider the decision to halt the proposed Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project, stressing its importance for the city’s long-term urban development. Highlighting the rapid pace of population growth and urbanisation in Bhubaneswar,…

Mumbai, Apr 10: Go Spiritual, a leading organization dedicated to spirituality, mental health, wellness, and holistic living, has been officially appointed as the Spiritual Partner for DigiFest 2026.  Organized by Inkspell Media, DigiFest 2026 is one of the most anticipated platforms in India’s marketing and digital ecosystem. It will bring together marketing leaders, digital innovators,…