South African consulate marks Freedom Day in Mumbai

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...

India U-17 women arrive in China for AFC Asian Cup 2026 campaign

April 28, 2026 8:31 AM

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India U-17 women arrive in China for AFC Asian Cup 2026 campaign

In football, the India Under-17 women’s team reached Suzhou, China, yesterday to take part in the AFC Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026. The Young Tigresses underwent a brief camp in Gurugram, Haryana, before the crucial tournament. India, who have qualified for the tournament after 21 years, wi...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work observed globally today

April 28, 2026 8:18 AM

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work observed globally today

World Day for Safety and Health at Work is being observed today globally. This day focuses on preventing work-related accidents and diseases, raising awareness, and fostering a positive safety culture. In 2003, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) began to observe this day in order to stress ...

IMD forecasts heatwave in several states, heavy rain in Northeast today

April 28, 2026 8:12 AM

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IMD forecasts heatwave in several states, heavy rain in Northeast today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwave conditions today in parts of Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Odisha, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Vidarbha and West Rajasthan. The weather agency has also predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Nagaland, Mani...

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade, ends war

April 28, 2026 7:40 AM

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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade, ends war

Iran has offered to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the US lifting its blockade on the country's ports and an end to the war. In a fresh offer to Trump Administration, Tehran has proposed that discussions on the larger question of its nuclear program would come in a later phase.   The late...