Gujarat local body election counting will begin amid tight security arrangements

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...

UN Chief António Guterres warns of rising nuclear risks and testing concerns
Berlin, Germany - November 04: Antonio Guterres, High Commissioner for Refugees of UNHCR, attends a press conference in german foreign office on November 04, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Michael Gottschalk/Photothek via Getty Images)

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...

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...