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Limited shipping despite announcement to 'open' Strait of Hormuz  Iran has said it will open the Strait of Hormuz, but ship owners and insurers are still unable to make a final decision as security risks have not been reduced.  Oil and gas prices are fluctuating as supply routes are disrupted, sanctions policies are changing, and diplomatic signals are rapidly changing, while European gas is also experiencing a decline in oil prices. Brent crude oil prices have fallen from $98 to $88 per barrel.  The Strait of Hormuz and supplies About 20% of the world's oil and gas passes through the strait. The Iran ceasefire agreement has reopened this vital route.  Impact on India: More than 60% of India's LPG needs are imported, the bulk of which comes through Hormuz. The opening of the route is also showing signs of easing cooking gas prices in India.  Current Situation: Despite Iran's announcement to open the Strait, ship owners remain cautious as security risks remain un...

   Rebuilding Lives: Improving Trauma Care in India through Prevention, Timely Intervention and Improved Treatment  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata, April 17, 2026 :  Experts highlight the growing burden of road accidents and osteoporosis-related fractures; call for greater awareness, rapid response and improved access to treatment.   With trauma emerging as a leading cause of death and disability in India, healthcare experts today stressed the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to trauma care that combines prevention, early intervention and improved treatment.  Speaking at a press conference titled “Rebuilding Lives: Advancing Trauma Care in India”, leading doctors and industry representatives highlighted the double burden of road accidents and osteoporosis-related fractures, which together account for a significant proportion of trauma cases across the country.  Road accidents in India are on the rise, particularly affecting the yo...

  Raghav Chadha points out that while advanced traffic cameras can instantly detect helmet and seatbelt violations and fine citizens, the same technology fails to identify dangerous potholes on the roads. He questions why digital surveillance is given priority for punitive measures, while it is not equally used for infrastructure development. According to him, road safety regulations and road quality should be given equal importance.

  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: The Punjab government has withdrawn the Z-plus security cover of Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, days after AAP removed him as its deputy leader. However, the Centre swiftly stepped in, granting him Z-category security based on an Intelligence Bureau threat assessment. The move has sparked a major political row, with AAP accusing Chadha of having a covert understanding with the BJP.

JIS Group starts West Bengal’s First & Largest University Based DGCA-Authorized “JIS Drone Academy” Reported by Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata, April 16, 2026:* JIS Group today inaugurated the JIS Drone Academy - RPTO, West Bengal’s First and Largest University Based DGCA-authorized, Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) and UAV ecosystem enabler, at its SurTech Campus, at Dum Dum, Kolkata.  The academy was formally inaugurated in the presence of distinguished dignitaries including Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director, JIS Group; Smt. Mahua B. Adhikary, General Manager (Air Traffic Management), Eastern Region, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Kolkata; Shri. Suman Chandra Halder, Joint GM (ATM), AAI, Kolkata; Shri. Goutam Roy, Joint GM (ATM), AAI; Shri. Sangam Kumar Chaturvedi, Team Lead, C-DAC, Government of India; Smt. Anindita Ganguly, Director of Technical Education, Government of West Bengal and Shri. Bikram Kumar Das, Regional Head (East), National Skill Development Corpor...

  A fresh controversy has erupted in Mohali over Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, in which Swami Abhimukteswaranand has also expressed his views. During a podcast, Shankaracharya called Raghav Chadha a 'national asset' and commented that the party is actually harming itself in Raghav's case. Shankaracharya expressed the opinion that the dynamics of politics are very diverse; many times the growing influence and prestige of a leader becomes a challenge to the top leadership of the party. He feels that Raghav Chadha is no longer just an ordinary party worker, but has emerged as a very powerful political figure in his own right. Raghav Chadha shared some parts of Shankaracharya's statement on his social media accounts and paid deep respect to him, writing: "Humble obeisances at your holy feet." It is worth noting that the Aam Aadmi Party recently removed Raghav Chadha from the post of deputy leader of the party in the Rajya Sabha. Not only that...

https://youtu.be/J-SBAjGTQbg Sanchita Chatterjee,  In adherence to time-honored traditions, the auspicious and historic *Barpuja* of the century-old East Bengal Club was held today—Wednesday, the 1st of Boishakh, 1433 (April 15, 2026)—within the club premises. This sacred and auspicious ceremony was graced by the presence of the club's esteemed members, beloved supporters, former and current players and coaches from all of the club's sports disciplines, distinguished dignitaries from society, and well-wishers.