This flower blooms only once a year for one night at this UNESCO site, just 500 kms from Delhi. Where is it and what else to see here?The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open, drawing nature lovers to its vibrant monsoon blooms. Beyon...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Father's passion for archery, mother selling 'Mangalsutra': Dhiraj Bommadevara's journey to double gold in WCDhiraj Bommadevara secured two gold medals at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya. He defeated South Korea in both the recurve mixed t...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
For Viksit Bharat, next decade must be one of excellence, not just achievement: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the NDA Conclave, celebrating his tenure as India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. He detai...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Gold price crash may revive wedding demand as buying season nearsGold and silver prices witnessed a sharp correction from recent highs, raising hopes of stronger jewellery demand. Industry experts expect ...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Two factions, two directions: TMC rebels face unprecedented political divideThe TMC is experiencing a significant split. A majority of its MLAs have formed a breakaway faction, vowing constructive opposition against...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
CJP vows to continue agitation until Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan resignsThe Cockroach Janta Party demands Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Their protest at Jantar Mantar drew thousands. The group...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
He quit his job at KPMG to pursue acting, got rejected by FTII twice. Now, the Tamil actor has worked with Mammootty, Tovino Thomas, Parvathy ThiruvothuArjun Radhakrishnan, once a KPMG employee, bravely left his corporate career to pursue acting. Facing rejections from FTII twice, his persi...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
3 states, 300 kms: Tigress Zeenat gives birth to 4 cubs after making an extraordinary journey. Her story is a reminder that, ‘sometimes, giving wildlife a second chance is all it takes.’Tigress Zeenat has given birth to four cubs at Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. Zeenat was translocated from Tadoba National Park. Her jo...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
No proposal before Centre to declare cow national animal, ban slaughter nationwide: MeghwalThe Union Law Minister has clarified that the government is not considering making the cow the national animal or imposing a nationwide ban...
30 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
When a Muslim member backed cow slaughter ban as fundamental right in Constituent AssemblyConstituent Assembly debates from November 1948 show Muslim members discussing cow slaughter. Syed Muhammad Saadulla and Z H Lari sought cl...
27 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Experts call for stronger India-Israel cooperation in defence, tech, trade sectorsA recent conference in New Delhi brought together experts to discuss strengthening India-Israel ties. Participants called for deeper collab...
25 May, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
On first official India trip, Rubio tries to tackle a trust deficit between Washington and DelhiUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi. The talks aimed to mend ties strained b...
24 May, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...
23 May, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Ajmer Sharif cleric demands national animal status for cow, ban on slaughter, beef exportA cleric from Ajmer Sharif has urged the Indian government to officially designate the cow as the national animal. With Eid-ul-Azha approac...
22 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Have asked all High Courts to conduct online hearings: CJI Surya KantChief Justice of India Surya Kant has urged all high courts to conduct online hearings. Most high courts have already adopted this practice...
21 May, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Qurbani is 1400-year-old tradition and will continue, asserts AJUP chief Humayun Kabir on West Bengal animal slaughter rulesA political party chief in West Bengal challenged a government notice on animal slaughter, vowing to continue ritual sacrifices. Meanwhile,...
21 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
India tightens citizenship rules for CAA applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and BangladeshNew rules require applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh seeking Indian citizenship to declare their passport status. Those ...
19 May, 2026, 08.57 AM IST