Russian hawks urge Putin to escalate war, drop US talks as Ukraine strikes deepAmidst escalating Ukrainian drone attacks, Russian hardliners are pressuring President Putin to abandon diplomacy and intensify the conflic...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Emmanuel Macron hosts Giorgia Meloni for Riviera talks after Trump riftOne of Europe's most prominent right-wing leaders arrived in the resort of Antibes on the French Riviera for her first bilateral summit wit...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Bangladesh envoy Dinesh Trivedi gets Union Cabinet-rank statusDinesh Trivedi, India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, has been granted a status equivalent to a Union Cabinet minister. This elevation u...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Best proverb of the day: "If you want to dine with the devil, you'll need a long spoon." A life lesson on dealing with difficult peopleBest proverb of the day: The German saying "If you want to dine with the devil, you'll need a long spoon" warns against getting too close t...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Starmer seeks legacyAndy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister unopposed as potential rival Darren Jones declared he won't run. Meanwhile, ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
India to resume train coach exports to Bangladesh, first shipment since Sheikh Hasina's ouster likely in JulyIndia is set to export a train rake of up to 20 coaches to Bangladesh next month, marking a significant resumption of trade. This shipment,...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soonBritain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Ke...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaiseBritain faces a political crisis with a rapid turnover of leaders, the latest being Keir Starmer's resignation. Decades of economic stagnat...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Starmexit: UK set for 7th PM in 10 yearsStarmer won a landslide victory in the 2024 general election, but a series of missteps badly damaged his credibility. His resignation comes...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Life lesson of the day by John Locke: 'Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge, it is thinking that...' - motivational quote by English philosopher reveals why reading alone won't make you smarter and how to turn information into knowledgeLife lesson of the day by John Locke: Philosopher John Locke reminds us that mere reading isn't enough for true knowledge. He emphasizes th...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
India look to carry momentum forward against arch-rivals Pakistan in London leg of Pro LeagueBuoyed by a victory over Olympic champions Netherlands, the Indian men's hockey team faces arch-rivals Pakistan in their London leg opener....
22 Jun, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Keir Starmer steps down as Labour Party leader, says will remain UK PM until successor chosenKeir Starmer has stepped down as British Prime Minister, with a new Labour leader expected before September. This follows mounting pressure...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Britain's revolving door: The fall of six prime ministers in a decade of political upheavalBritain braces for its seventh prime minister in a decade as Keir Starmer resigns, marking another turbulent chapter. Since the 2016 Brexit...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Meloni’s spat with Donald Trump shows Italy's readiness to risk a bigger fightItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has broken ranks with other G7 leaders by directly challenging Donald Trump. Unlike her peers who oft...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth I: ‘Those who appear the most sanctified are…’Queen Elizabeth I, born in 1533, navigated a tumultuous early life before ascending the throne in 1558. Her reign ushered in the Elizabetha...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Iran-US sign 14-point deal at Versailles: In 1919, the same place hosted a treaty after World War I that created conditions for World War IIIran-US Deal: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding at France's P...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Europe frets about US AI as tech world flocks to France for G7, VivaTechEuropean leaders and tech executives are focusing on technological sovereignty. Discussions at G7 and VivaTech highlight concerns about Ame...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST