On This Day in History, June 21: Ferris wheel opens, Okinawa battle ends, Greenland gains self-rule, WNBA launches, US Constitution takes effect, 5th Harry Potter and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 21 saw the opening of the world's first Ferris wheel, the end of Japanese resistance on Okinawa during World W...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
MMU holds Jammu & Kashmir Shia-Sunni meeting ahead of MuharramMuttahida Majlis-e-Ulama, led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, met ahead of Muharram. The Shia-Sunni coordination committee will monitor social medi...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Quote of the day by Malcolm X: 'The media's the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the...' - inspiring lessons on media influence, public perception, bias and importance of thinking beyond headlines by African American civil rights leaderQuote of the day by Malcolm X: Malcolm X's powerful words highlight media's immense sway over public perception, capable of shaping views o...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Trump's toughest immigration opponent isn't the Democrats. It's the courtsDonald Trump's push to reshape US immigration policy repeatedly ran into resistance not from Democrats, but from the courts. From DACA and ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Wipro plunges 8% after shares turn ex-record date for Rs 15,000 crore buybackWipro shares fell sharply on Friday after turning ex-record date for its Rs 15,000 crore buyback, despite broader market gains in the early...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Viral Kumbh mela girl Monalisa appears to be an adult: Kerala High Court, husband gets one-month reliefThe Kerala High Court granted transit bail to Mohd Farman, husband of the viral Kumbh Mela girl, for one month to seek anticipatory bail in...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
SDPI to contest majority of seats in 2027 Gujarat polls; open to alliances, says chief FaizyThe Social Democratic Party of India plans to contest most seats in the 2027 Gujarat assembly elections. The party aims to build its grassr...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Indian proverb of the day: 'Preserve the thread of love carefully, for once broken, it may be tied again but the knot always remains' - Why relationships change forever once trust gets brokenAbdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan, popularly known as Rahim, was a prominent poet, scholar and noble in Emperor Akbar’s court, remembered for his s...
29 May, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his partyMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing political challenges. A former ally has launched a new party, attracting members from Anwa...
29 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi talks of OBC rights but fails to promote OBC leaders: BJPThe BJP has labeled Rahul Gandhi a hypocrite over OBC representation. They point to the recent Karnataka leadership change and the absence ...
28 May, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Tamil Nadu ban cow slaughter: Madras HC orders immediate ban ahead of BakridThe Madras High Court has issued a complete prohibition on cow slaughter across Tamil Nadu. This directive applies to all days, including t...
28 May, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefireTensions escalate as Iran claims US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz breach a ceasefire. Israel intensifies bombing in Lebanon, impacting ...
27 May, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
Iran’s Supreme Leader warns US has no safe place as truce violation triggers fresh tensions in Middle EastIran claims US strikes in Hormozgan province breached a seven-week ceasefire. The US military states the strikes were defensive, targeting ...
27 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Muslim organisations press Congress for one Rajya Sabha seat in KarnatakaMuslim organisations are pressing the Congress party for a Rajya Sabha seat from Karnataka. Elections for four seats are scheduled for June...
26 May, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio 'welcomed' by only three officers in Agra, including a police officer. WatchUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India. His reception at the Taj Mahal in Agra drew attention online. Social media users noted a s...
26 May, 2026, 04.51 PM IST