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National, May 20, 2026: Coca-Cola India celebrates 50 years of Maaza serving India with its taste of aam. Since its launch in 1976, Maaza has deeply woven itself with India’s love for mangoes, building on strong legacy of great taste, childhood nostalgia & moments that feel distinctly Indian. For five decades, Maaza has remained a…

Odisha, May 20 (BNP): Odisha is witnessing a steady rise in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), reflecting growing consumer interest in cleaner and more sustainable mobility options. However, the increasing shift towards electric transportation is also exposing critical gaps in the State’s charging infrastructure network, raising concerns over accessibility, convenience, and long-term preparedness. Representational…

The Hague, the Netherlands,  May 20 : Heliora Energy and the Municipality of The Hague are developing a pilot “sand battery” that stores surplus electricity and residual heat as thermal energy for later use. The project, supported through the municipality’s CO₂ reduction programme, is expected to begin testing by the end of the year at…

Bhubaneswar, May 20 (BNP): In an innovative step to protect urban bird populations from extreme summer temperatures, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has launched a pilot initiative by installing more than 150 artificial bird nests across trees in Old Bhubaneswar, particularly around the historic Lingaraj Temple area. Representational image Designed to provide cool and secure shelter…

Bengaluru, May 20 : Tata Motors Foundation has significantly scaled its flagship Integrated Village Development Programme (IVDP) to nearly 200 villages across 103 gram panchayats in 5 states, accelerating community‑led rural transformation across India’s most underserved tribal belts and agrarian heartlands. In FY 2025-26, the programme positively impacted over 1,15,000 people and aligned with 50…

New Delhi, May 20 : The Global Coalition for Animal Welfare , a corporate-led coalition which brings together leading food companies to collaborate on improving animal welfare across their supply chains, has today announced the launch of a new initiative to support the development of cage-free egg supply in India, working with local delivery partner,…

SAN FRANCISCO (May 20)—Last year, 21 gray whales were found dead in and around San Francisco Bay and 40% of those deaths were due to collisions with ships. Whale season typically peaks in May in the area and already seven whales have died thus far. Today, a local coalition has unveiled a near real-time, thermal…

India,  May 20 : Mahindra Group today announced the appointment of Ms. Purnima Lamba as Chief Brand Officer, effective September 1, 2026. In this pivotal leadership role, Purnima will shape and steward the Mahindra Group’s corporate brand and communications strategy. She will lead the development and execution of a compelling brand narrative aligned with the…

Jaipur, May 20 (BNP): Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting to guide Rajasthan Royals to a remarkable seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in a high-scoring Indian Premier League encounter, keeping Rajasthan firmly in contention for a playoff berth. Chasing a daunting target of 221 runs, Rajasthan Royals rode on…

May 20 (BNP): The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday announced Team India’s squads for the upcoming Test and One-Day International (ODI) series against Afghanistan, with the return of senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the ODI format emerging as a major highlight. The squad announcement signals the comeback of…