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New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has expressed confidence in Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, saying the team’s recent victories will help him settle into the season after a difficult start. CSK began their campaign with three consecutive losses but have since recovered with back-to-back wins against Delhi Capitals and […]

Gujarat, Apr 15 (BNP): An Indian-flagged LPG tanker, Jag Vikram, has safely arrived at Kandla Port in Gujarat after carrying out a successful voyage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route. The vessel, owned by Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping Company, was carrying around 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG and had 24 crew

New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): St. Kitts and Nevis has inaugurated its High Commission in India, marking a significant step forward in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The establishment of the mission is expected to enhance cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, tourism, and cultural exchanges. It will also facilitate closer coordination between

New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): Escalating tensions between Iran and the United States are beginning to impact everyday life in India, with rising crude oil prices triggering a broad-based increase in the cost of essential commodities and consumer goods. From kitchen staples to household appliances, prices are already climbing and are expected to rise further,

CHHATTISGARH, Apr 15 (BNP): A major blast at the Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has killed 14 workers. The accident happened on Tuesday afternoon at the plant in Singhitarai village when a high-pressure steam pipe connected to a boiler exploded. Several workers were injured, many with severe burns. Rescue teams and police quickly

Apr 15 (BNP): The Odisha government is working to speed up the recruitment process in state universities by introducing new reforms aimed at improving efficiency and transparency. Higher Education Minister Suraj stated that the new legislation, along with the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Act, 2024, is designed to address long-pending faculty vacancies across institutions in the

Apr 15 (BNP): The road and transport sector in Aska, Odisha’s Ganjam district, is set for a significant infrastructure upgrade following the approval of ₹290 crore by the central government for key road and bridge projects. The initiative aims to strengthen regional connectivity, improve transport efficiency, and ease long-standing traffic congestion in the area. It

Apr 15 (BNP): The food and catering sector in Odisha is facing growing challenges due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, affecting day-to-day operations across the state. Catering units and small food businesses are reporting disruptions in service, with many struggling to meet demand for weddings, social events, and routine orders. The shortage has

New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Odisha, warning of rising temperatures and the possibility of heatwave conditions in several areas, along with isolated thunderstorm activity. The forecast suggests that daytime heat is likely to intensify across multiple regions, increasing the risk of heat-related discomfort, especially

Apr 15:  Moe’s Art, a creative communication consultancy, has launched the second season of The Anti–Agency Show, making it India’s first micro–mockumentary series built around the workings of an agency. In an industry first, the show captures the internal realities of the creative process while integrating the launch of NyayAssist, an AI-powered legal assistant for Indian lawyers, into its storyline. Conceptualised and produced in-house, the property