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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 a total score of 73.700, displaying consistency and control across all apparatus.

Akshat Bajaj of Delhi claimed the silver medal with 69.866 points, while SK Nabigh Ali of West Bengal finished third with 69.767 points, completing a closely contested podium finish.

In the Senior Men’s Team event, the Railways Sports Promotion Board delivered a dominant performance to win gold with a total score of 220.533 points. The Services Sports Control Board secured silver with 211.767 points, while Maharashtra took bronze with 211.203 points.

The championship in Bhubaneswar continues to highlight the growing depth of gymnastics talent in India, with athletes showing improved technique, consistency, and competitiveness across both junior and senior categories.

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 remain cautious as unstable atmospheric conditions are expected to persist.

Meteorologists said isolated thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds may occur in parts of the state, while heatwave-like conditions could continue in some interior regions due to rising daytime temperatures.

Authorities have urged people to take necessary precautions, especially during thunderstorm activity, and avoid sheltering under trees or weak structures during lightning events.

Officials added that the fluctuating weather pattern is typical of the pre-monsoon season, when rapid changes in temperature often trigger localized storms across eastern India.

The IMD is closely monitoring the situation and is expected to issue updated advisories depending on evolving weather conditions.

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 into a single political faction to be headed by Bennett, describing the alliance as a partnership between the political centre and the right. The move is being seen as a significant attempt to unite Israel’s fragmented opposition against Netanyahu’s long-standing leadership.

Bennett and Lapid had previously served as Prime Ministers under a rotation agreement as part of the coalition government formed in 2021, which ended Netanyahu’s 12-year rule at the time. Bennett served first, followed by Lapid, before fresh elections returned Netanyahu to office.

Addressing supporters, Bennett said that if elected, the new government would establish a state commission of inquiry on its first day to investigate the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel, which triggered the ongoing war. The issue has continued to generate political pressure on Netanyahu’s government.

Lapid called for broader political unity, saying Israel’s centre must rally together in the national interest. Despite ideological differences—Bennett being viewed as right-leaning and Lapid as more moderate—the two leaders highlighted their previous successful working relationship.

Political analysts believe the alliance could reshape the upcoming electoral contest by presenting a stronger and more unified challenge to Netanyahu’s government.

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 playing on the field, highlighting opportunities in areas such as sports management, coaching, sports science, analytics, broadcasting, fitness, and sports entrepreneurship.

Participants interacted with experts who shared insights on the growing global sports industry and the increasing demand for skilled professionals in allied domains. The discussions also emphasized the role of structured sports education in schools to nurture talent from an early stage.

Organisers said the initiative aims to encourage students to view sports not only as a competitive pursuit but also as a viable long-term career option supported by education, training, and industry exposure.

The event underlined the expanding scope of the sports ecosystem in India, where increasing investment in leagues, infrastructure, and fitness culture is creating new professional opportunities across multiple disciplines.