Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: 'The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are...' - the Union Army officer's General Order No. 3 marked the end of slavery in TexasQuote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce ...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Movie Dialogue of the Day: 'I think a man does what he can, until his destiny is revealed to him' Powerful line from a Tom Cruise classicCaptain Nathan Algren's profound realization, "I think a man does what he can, until his destiny is revealed to him," encapsulates his jour...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
A ₹65,000 gamble that saved a family: How one cricket bat changed the fortune after heavy Covid lossesA father's gamble on a ₹65,000 cricket bat during tough times has paid off. His son, Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan, now leads the India Under-1...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
US-Iran deal takes 'immediate effect' after both sides sign, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif saysUS-Iran peace deal: A deal to end the war in Iran is now in effect as leaders from the United States and Iran have signed the agreement. Pa...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in EuropeU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American troop deployments in Europe, warning that future U.S. military...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Hegseth urges Europe to lead continent's defence, calls for 'NATO 3.0'America's Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling for a stronger NATO. He wants European nations to take charge of their continent's defe...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
What's in Trump's deal for Tehran? The 14-point US-Iran pact as read by American officialThe U.S. and Iran have signed an interim agreement to halt hostilities and open the Strait of Hormuz, with a 60-day negotiation period to f...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Trump Iran deal full text, key highlights, clauses: What is in it?Trump Iran deal includes key issues such as the reopening of Strat of Hormuz and nuclear weapons sanctions.
18 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup matchThe United States has defended its handling of Iran’s World Cup travel arrangements after the team complained it was forced to leave immedi...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine warPresident Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Kazan from Wednesday, as the West pressur...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the testFormer US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump claims credit for Israel's existe...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
Iran FM says ending war including in Lebanon 'most important issue' in US dealIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, was "the most important" issue...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
With war now football by others means, be prepared for new World Cup champsThe World Cup faces political challenges. Visiting teams, especially Iran, encounter travel restrictions and potential discrimination. The ...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
India's stance on killing of 3 seafarers is strongest that can be, says Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder SachdevForeign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev believes the killing of three Indian seafarers by US forces constitutes a war crime. He suggests fa...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Air India crash report delay expected due to unfinished engine analysis, source saysThe final report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash will be delayed. Investigators need more time to analyze the aircraft's engines. The cra...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST