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FEBRUARY 17 EVENTS IN US HISTORY
On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and more- July 4 Independence Day: History, significance and why the US celebrates it
- Ayatollah Khamenei's coffin taken to the site of assassination: Iranian media
- Ali Khamenei's body arrives in Tehran ahead of funeral expected to draw millionsMillions are expected to bid farewell to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, whose body arrived in Tehran for his funeral. The grand ceremo...03 Jul, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Union minister Margherita, Bihar Governor Hasnain to represent India at Khamenei's funeral: MEAIndia will send Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain to Iran for the burial ceremo...02 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga is winning hearts and the box office. Here are 7 unforgettable Partition books you shouldn't missIf Imtiaz Ali's latest movie, Main Vaapas Aaunga, stayed with you long after the credits rolled, these unforgettable books on partition are...02 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
- America's 250th birthday is fast becoming Trump's showAs America approaches its 250th birthday, the celebration is overshadowed by Donald Trump's pervasive presence, from proposed currency appe...02 Jul, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
- On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and moreOn This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relati...01 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Do not forget the past; it will… — Life lessons on experience, mistakes, personal growth and why you should learn from yesterdayChinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Do not forget the past; it will guide the future.” The saying reflects the importance...01 Jul, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- President Xi Jinping directs PLA to speed up modernisationPresident Xi Jinping has urged the People's Liberation Army to accelerate its modernization to achieve world-class standards by 2027, aimin...01 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- Greek proverb of the day: 'He who plunders with a little boat is a pirate, he who plunders with a fleet is a...' - this inspiring saying teaches life lessons on power, justice, perception and why appearances can be deceivingGreek proverb of the day: Greek saying highlights how power and influence drastically alter perceptions of similar actions. A proverb illus...01 Jul, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
- Wednesday quote of the day: George Orwell’s thought-provoking lesson on truth, memory and power may change the way you see the worldGeorge Orwell's quote of the day: George Orwell's chilling words from "1984" resonate powerfully today: "Who controls the past controls the...01 Jul, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
- On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- Scientists think they have found Earth’s oldest crash site, and it’s 3 billion years oldThe discovery of Earth’s oldest impact crater may rewrite planetary history. Scientists studying Western Australia’s ancient rock formation...30 Jun, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- BWF shifts India Open Super 750 to February 2027; tournament returns to traditional January slot in 2028The India Open Super 750 badminton tournament is moving to February for the 2027 season, from February 2-7 in New Delhi, due to player conc...30 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- A 1611 Renaissance painting captured a bat eating a bird 400 years before scientists fully documented itA 17th-century painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder may have captured a remarkable natural phenomenon centuries before science confirmed it: ...30 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as oneAmerica's 250th birthday is proving divisive, mirroring the nation's deep political schisms. While some, like Betsy Halsey, refuse to celeb...29 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and moreOn This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs....26 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...25 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- Piyush Goyal, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer begin talks on trade pactIndia and the US are in high-level talks to finalize the first phase of their bilateral trade agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met...23 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
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