In major organisational rejig, BJP announces new office bearers in UPAhead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the BJP has revamped its state unit, appointing new office bearers and replacing all si...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Ekadashi Vrat Katha: Nirjala vrat story, its spiritual significance, how to recite it and moreEkadashi Vrat Katha: Nirjala Ekadashi, a rigorous fast without food or water, offers the spiritual merit of all 24 Ekadashis. Linked to Bhi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
For years it was ignored. Now scientists say this gas may be the major contributor to air pollutionUrban air pollution science has uncovered a surprising shift. A long-ignored gas, nitric oxide, may influence aerosol particle formation in...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Date, fasting rules and other key detailsWhen is Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Devotees will observe Nirjala Ekadashi, a highly significant Hindu fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu, on June 25...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Lucknow fire incident: FIR cites illegal commercial use, single entry/exit in building that claimed 15 livesA devastating fire in Lucknow's Aliganj building, claiming 15 lives, has led to an FIR alleging severe negligence. The building, housing mu...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Lucknow fire: LDA issues demolition notice for Aliganj building after 15 die in blazeFollowing a devastating fire that claimed 15 lives, the Lucknow Development Authority has issued a demolition notice for the Aliganj buildi...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Lucknow fire tragedy: Four arrested; accused owners of buildingFour joint owners of a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj have been arrested following a devastating fire that claimed 15 lives. The ...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Shashi Tharoor's J&K remarks irk Congress, draw rebuke from partyCongress MP Shashi Tharoor's remarks on "encouraging progress towards normalcy" in Jammu and Kashmir, made after meeting LG Manoj Sinha, ha...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
How will the Earth and universe end? Scientists explain 3 theories that could decide the final fate of everythingThe universe has been expanding for 13.8 billion years, but scientists believe it will not last forever. Researchers have proposed several ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Annuity flexibility, tax tweaks can accelerate NPS growth: Axis Pension Fund CEO Sumit ShuklaA senior executive believes greater flexibility in retirement withdrawals and restored tax incentives could significantly boost the Nationa...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
In 1926, a secretary kept track of tiny marks between newspaper columns: It highlighted the growing need for a device that could send documents across distance, thus introducing the fax machine used in every office todayThe 1920s marked a pivotal era for electronic document transmission, driven not only by early 19th-century inventions but also by pressing ...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Best quote of the Day: “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe”- Albert EinsteinBest quote of the day: Albert Einstein, humorously posits that only the universe and human stupidity are infinite, with a notable doubt cas...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Over 9,000 pilgrims leave from Jammu for Kheer Bhawani MelaOver 9,000 pilgrims, predominantly Kashmiri Pandits, embarked on a journey from Jammu to the revered Kheer Bhawani temple on Saturday. This...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
In 1888, a photography manufacturer kept looking for an easier way to handle glass plates; it unexpectedly led to roll film and changed how the world took picturesGeorge Eastman fundamentally changed photography by introducing a series of accessible innovations rather than a single invention. He trans...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Noida man poses as IPS officer in Lucknow, scolds cops for not saluting him, arrested after payment dispute at tea stallA man was arrested in Lucknow for pretending to be an IPS officer. He allegedly intimidated police personnel at a tea stall. The accused, M...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
LG Manoj Sinha invites Kashmiri Pandits to invest in Jammu and KashmirLieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha encouraged the Kashmiri Pandit community to establish industries and institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, cal...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST