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New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): Flight operations between India and Gulf countries are expected to further normalise as airspace conditions across West Asia continue to improve, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The MEA informed that airlines such as Air India and IndiGo are planning to resume services between India and Qatar in…

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Mumbai,Apr28 (BNP): In a tragic incident, four members of a family in South Mumbai’s Pydhonie area died after reportedly falling ill with vomiting and diarrhea following a meal at home. Police have registered an accidental death report and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The deceased have been identified as Abdullah Dokadia…

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Bhubaneswar/Chhatrapur, Apr 28 (BNP): Odisha has carried out its first-ever statewide census of house sparrows for 2025–26, recording a total population of 83,576 birds across various districts. The survey was conducted by Bhubaneswar-based organisation Wildlife Odisha Foundation, marking a significant step in tracking the status of the once-common urban bird species. According to the findings, house…

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New Delhi/Leh,Apr28 (BNP): In a landmark administrative move, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has approved the creation of five new districts—Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass—raising the total number of districts in the Union Territory from two to seven. The decision is aimed at decentralising governance, improving administrative efficiency, and bringing government services closer to…

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Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): The Day 3 action of the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 saw strong performances across categories, with young athletes and senior teams delivering closely fought contests at the national level. In the Junior Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) All-Around final, Harschit Damodaran of Uttar Pradesh secured the gold medal with…

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Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): Parts of Odisha are likely to experience a mix of adverse weather conditions over the coming days, including thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and rising temperatures, according to the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather office has issued a Yellow Warning (Be Aware) for several districts, advising residents to…

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Jerusalem, Apr 28 (BNP): In a major political development in Israel, two prominent leaders—former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid—announced on Sunday that they will join forces for the elections scheduled later this year in an effort to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The two leaders said they plan to merge their respective parties…

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Gurugram, Apr 28 (BNP): The International School Sports Organisation (ISSO) successfully organised SCORE 2026: Reimagining Sports Career Opportunities at Lancers International School, Gurugram, bringing together students, educators, and sports professionals to explore evolving career pathways in the sports sector. The event focused on presenting sports as a dynamic and multi-dimensional career field that extends beyond…

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Indore, Apr 28 (BNP): The Ratlam Division of Indian Railways has achieved significant savings on electricity costs by generating solar power across its network during FY 2025–26. Officials said the division produced 35.53 lakh units of solar energy, helping it save around ₹1.84 crore in power expenses over the year. The division has installed solar…

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Chennai & Lucknow, Apr 27: It was a day of high drama and dominant performances in the Indian Premier League as Gujarat Titans registered a commanding win over Chennai Super Kings in Chennai, while Kolkata Knight Riders edged past Lucknow Super Giants in a thrilling Super Over finish in Lucknow. Gujarat Titans Outclass CSK in…

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