April 28, 2026 9:34 AM

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70 senior officers to oversee Vibrant Villages Programme-II in J&K border areas

In Jammu and Kashmir, seventy senior officers, including IAS and JKAS officers, have been assigned specific border villages to oversee the implementation of Vibrant Villages Programme-II, launched by the Government to ensure comprehensive and sustainable development of villages along the Internation...

April 28, 2026 9:22 AM

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Severe heatwave grips Rajasthan; Jaisalmer hits 46.4°C, life disrupted

The impact of a severe heatwave in Rajasthan has pushed day and night temperatures to record-breaking levels across several districts, significantly disrupting normal life. Over the past 24 hours, temperatures in many cities remained 3 to 9 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average. However, betwee...

April 28, 2026 8:49 AM

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Gujarat local body election counting will begin amid tight security arrangements

In Gujarat, the counting of votes for local body elections will be held today. Extensive security and administrative measures have been put in place at counting centres across the state to ensure a transparent counting process. Counting will determine the outcomes for 15 municipal corporations, 84 n...

April 28, 2026 8:45 AM

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UN Chief António Guterres warns of rising nuclear risks and testing concerns

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of rising nuclear risks, including renewed interest in nuclear testing. With top diplomats gathered at the UN Headquarters in New York to review the 1970 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the UN Secretary-General wa...

April 28, 2026 8:41 AM

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South African consulate marks Freedom Day in Mumbai

The South African Consul in India celebrated 32 years of South Africa's freedom in Mumbai yesterday. The day also coincides with 30 years of their Constitution.   The Consul General of South Africa in Mumbai, Gideon Labane, said the event was one of their public diplomacy platforms, where South Afri...