Apr 18

Outpost24 Launches AI Pentesting as Enterprises Deploy AI Faster Than They Can Secure It

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STOCKHOLM / PHILADELPHIA, April 18, 2026 — As AI models grow powerful enough to autonomously discover thousands of software vulnerabilities, the same technology is being embedded into enterprise applications at an unprecedented scale, often without any security testing designed for AI-specific risks. Outpost24, a leading global provider of cybersecurity solutions, today launched AI Pentesting, an expert-led […]

Apr 18

Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz; Global Oil Prices Dip, Fuel Costs May Ease

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New Delhi, April 18(BNP): Iran’s decision to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has led to a sharp decline in global oil prices, raising expectations of a possible reduction in petrol and diesel prices. Following the announcement, international crude oil prices dropped by around 10 per cent, as the resumption of commercial shipping through […]

Apr 18

FSSAI Directs States to Enforce Ban on Calcium Carbide for Fruit Ripening

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New Delhi, April 18(BNP): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all states and Union Territories to strictly enforce regulations against the use of prohibited artificial fruit ripening agents. According to a recent update shared by the authority, states have been instructed to ensure stringent checks and prevent the use of […]

Apr 18

Overreliance on AI Programs May Undermine Confidence at Work

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Washington:  Relying on AI to complete work duties may not be diminishing our cognitive abilities, but it can undermine confidence in our own independent reasoning and perceived ownership of ideas, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.  The study included 1,923 online adult participants from the United States and Canada who were told […]

Apr 18

Neurobiologists Hack Brain Circuits Tied to Placebo Pain Relief

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Placebo effects, in which patients experience relief without therapeutic treatment, increasingly have been considered as potentially powerful clinical treatments for ailments such as depression and pain. Yet the neurological mechanisms underlying such processes are not fully understood. Now, a multi-institutional team led by the University of California San Diego’s Matthew Banghart, an associate professor in […]

Apr 18

Reproductive Justice Framework Essential to Addressing Inequities in High-risk Pregnancy Care

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PHILADELPHIA Apr 18: A new commentary in Reproductive Health calls for fetal condition care to be reframed through a Reproductive Justice (RJ) lens, arguing that systemic inequities, not just medical factors, shape the options available to families. A team of researchers, led by Penn Nursing and SisterSong the Women of Color Reproductive Justice Network, authored the editorial which highlights how structural […]

Apr 18

Semantic Augmentation: A New Paradigm for Adaptive Text-to-SQL Refinement

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A significant technical pain point in the Text-to-SQL task is the inherent bias in large language models (LLMs) that leads to logical errors or execution failures when handling complex queries. Current correction methods primarily rely on manually analyzing error cases to craft complex prompt rules or depend heavily on GPT-4 with few-shot learning, which incurs […]

Apr 18

Chhattisgarh to Build 774 Rural Roads Under PMGSY to Boost Connectivity

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Jashpur, Apr 18 (BNP): The Government of Chhattisgarh has launched a major rural infrastructure push with the foundation stone laying for 774 roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), aimed at strengthening last-mile connectivity across the state. The initiative was inaugurated by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, who said the project reflects the government’s […]

Apr 18

Massive Kisan Support Drive in Odisha on Akshaya Tritiya Festival

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Odisha to Disburse CM-Kisan Assistance to Over 41 Lakh Farmers on Akshaya Tritiya Bhubaneswar, Apr 18 (BNP): On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on April 20, the Government of Odisha will provide financial assistance under the CM-Kisan scheme to more than 41.68 lakh farmers as part of the ‘Akhi Muthi Anukula’ programme. The state-level event […]

Apr 18

‘Bou Buttu Bhuta’, ‘Ananta’ Bring Glory to Odia Film Industry

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Bhubaneswar, Apr 18(BNP): Odia cinema delivered a standout performance at the Indian National Cinema Academy (INCA) Awards 2026, strengthening its growing presence on the national film stage. The film Bou Buttu Bhuta emerged as one of the top winners of the evening, securing three major honours, including Best Odia Film. Lead performances by Babushaan Mohanty […]