In 1916, a metallurgist accidentally dipped his pen into molten metal; it led to a crystal-growing technique that powers the modern semiconductor industryIn 1916, a Polish metallurgist inadvertently dipped his pen into molten metal, leading to a groundbreaking revelation. This serendipitous m...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Rift widens in ruling INDIA bloc after Cong nominee's defeat in RS polls: BJPThe BJP stated the ruling alliance in Jharkhand is fractured after a Congress defeat in Rajya Sabha polls. Cross-voting led to an NDA-suppo...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor risesA new wave of progressive leaders is winning mayoral races in major US cities. Candidates like Janeese Lewis George in Washington D.C. and ...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Competing at World C'ships with back injury was not a good decision: Neeraj ChopraIndian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra is gearing up for an exciting start to his season at the Doha Diamond League. Following his recovery from ...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
25-26 MPs of Samajwadi Party ready to break away, says Keshav Prasad Maurya amid OP Rajbhar's split claimsUttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya states many Samajwadi Party MPs are ready to leave. SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar ...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
China's rare-earth export value jumps 44.9% in Jan-May despite modest rise in volumesChina's rare-earth exports saw a modest 2.2% volume increase in early 2026, but export value surged by 44.9% to $243.63 million. This signi...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Ayushman Bharat card: Eligibility, benefits, how to apply online and documents required for PMJAYThe Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is expanding healthcare access, with 6 crore senior citizens enrolled and o...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Centre allocates Rs 8,500 crore for Bengal under VB-G RAM G scheme: CM AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced significant central government allocations for rural development schemes. He launched...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
A history of Iran's nuclear programme and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reachedA landmark interim deal between the United States and Iran aims to end a protracted war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. This agreeme...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering businessSwiss voters have rejected a proposal to limit the nation's population to 10 million. The decision prioritizes economic stability and conti...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman flags global risks, says PM Modi Govt ensuring supply stability amid crude, Hormuz pressuresUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India faces risks from crude prices, Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls Karnataka's stand on Jan Aushadhi Kendras as Congress pettiness, rejects tax devolution chargeThe Jan Aushadhi scheme had made medicines up to 60% cheaper and helped families save nearly Rs 40,000 crore across the country, Sitharaman...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman targets Rahul Gandhi, says India's growth story belies Opposition's doom predictionsResponding to Rahul Gandhi's criticisms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confidently proclaimed India as the fastest-growing major econ...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Swiss head to polls in divisive anti-immigration voteSwiss citizens vote Sunday on two key referendums. One proposal aims to cap the nation's population at 10 million, potentially impacting im...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
12 years of Modi government strengthened India's health sector through accessibility and digital innovation: Amit ShahIndia's health sector has seen historic changes in the last 12 years. Accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare is now a reality for c...
14 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Cockroach Janata Party is BJP's C team: Suspended Bareilly city magistrate Alankar AgnihotriSuspended official Alankar Agnihotri labelled the Cockroach Janata Party the BJP's 'C team'. He also raised concerns about missing funds fr...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.46 PM IST