President Murmu confers Padma Awards to 71 distinguished personalities
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred the prestigious Padma Awards to 71 distinguished individuals at the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan’s Durbar Hall. The honours included four Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and 57 Padma Shri awards, recognising outstanding contributions across diverse fields. The event marked the […]
Myanmar hit by 157 aftershocks in one month after deadly 7.7 magnitude quake
Yangon, April 28 (IANS) Myanmar has experienced a total of 157 aftershocks following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28, the country’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology reported on Monday. The aftershocks ranged from magnitude 2.8 to 7.5, the department said. As of April 25, the death toll from the earthquake has risen to […]
Lavrov and Rubio discuss Ukraine peace talks
Moscow, April 28 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a telephonic conversation with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlighting the importance of strengthening conditions to launch talks on achieving peace in Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday. “The focus was on the Ukraine crisis. As a follow-up […]
South Africa records eight per cent increase in cross-border travellers during Easter
Johannesburg, April 28 (IANS) A total of 1,057,063 people passed through South Africa’s ports of entry during the 2025 Easter period, marking an eight per cent increase from the 2024 figures, a government official said on Monday. Michael Masiapato, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), released the figures in Pretoria, the country’s administrative capital, […]
Thailand decides not to return Muthu Raja to Sri Lanka: Report
Colombo, April 28 (IANS) Thailand has decided that an elephant named Muthu Raja, who is undergoing treatment in the country following severe abuse in the island nation, will not be returned to Sri Lanka. The elephant was sent to Sri Lanka in 2001 when he was around 10 years old as a gift from the […]
New Zealand strengthens preparedness for potential arrival of H5N1
Wellington, April 28 (IANS) The New Zealand government is stepping up preparations for the possible arrival of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, emphasising the importance of a collaborative approach to tackling high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard said on Monday that partnership with industry was crucial to the successful eradication of […]
