Amitabh Bachchan’s co-star once earned just Rs 100 daily, selling cotton. Today Panchayat’s Binod is bringing home lakhs. Who is Ashok Pathak?Ashok Pathak, the actor behind the viral 'Binod' character from Panchayat, has achieved national recognition after a challenging journey. O...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Muharram Date 2026 : When is Muharram and Ashura in 2026? Will banks and schools be closed? Full holiday schedule, history, and significance explainedMuharram Date: Muharram, marking the Islamic New Year and a significant religious observance, is anticipated around June 26, 2026. Ashura, ...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
HP opposes centre's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, says new norms will burden state with Rs 164 crore annually and reduce wagesHimachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Ani...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Muharram 2026: Will schools be closed? Here’s the latest update on state-wise school holidaysMuharram, marking the Islamic New Year, holds deep spiritual significance. Ashura, on the 10th of Muharram, will be observed around June 25...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
"Congress' arrogance, greed for power attempted to crush Constitution": Amit Shah marks Samvidhan Hatya DiwasUnion Minister Amit Shah on Thursday targeted Congress on the anniversary of the proclamation of the 1975 Emergency, calling it a period of...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Emergency among darkest chapters of Indian history: Vice President RadhakrishnanVice President C P Radhakrishnan has labelled the Emergency period as a dark chapter in India's history, honouring those who defended democ...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian demo...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Bihar govt approves setting up of five new private universitiesBihar's cabinet has approved the establishment of five new private universities to boost higher education access. Additionally, new teacher...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
July 2026 Hindu Calendar: Complete List of Festivals, Ekadashi Dates, Guru Purnima & Important Hindu ObservancesJuly 2026 is a spiritually significant month in the Hindu calendar, featuring major festivals and sacred observances including Yogini Ekada...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Igeja litengwa ngokubonwa' - 'The hoe is bought after being seen'A wise Zulu proverb, "Igeja litengwa ngokubonwa," meaning "The hoe is bought after being seen," underscores the vital importance of thoroug...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Kerala HC invalidates oaths taken in names other than 'God' or solemn affirmationThe Kerala High Court has mandated that elected local representatives must take their oaths strictly as prescribed by law, invalidating oat...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Ladakh observes complete shutdown, accuses Centre of 'dilly dallying' over pending demandsLadakh observed a complete shutdown Tuesday as residents protested alleged broken promises by the Union home ministry. Hundreds gathered in...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Skoda Auto and its Mumbai dealer ordered to pay Rs 3.25 lakh compensation after 58 days repair delay on five-month-old carA Mumbai lawyer's brand-new Skoda Superb refused to start just five months after purchase. The car spent 58 days at the service centre whil...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Karnataka government to decide on revival of student polls in colleges this month: CM D K ShivakumarKarnataka's Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has revealed that the upcoming cabinet meeting will address the revival of student body election...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Nagaland shifts Yoga Day observance to June 22 following objectionsNagaland's government has postponed International Day of Yoga celebrations to June 22 following widespread opposition. Student bodies, trib...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
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
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces 50 per cent bus fare concession for NEET aspirants, issues Muharram, Yoga day directivesUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced a 50% bus fare concession for NEET-UG 2026 re-examination aspirants. He also issued directives f...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.42 AM IST