Quote of the Day by famous American transcendentalist writer Henry David Thoreau: 'How vain it is to sit down to write...' – Walden author's timeless reminder that life must be experienced before it is explainedHenry David Thoreau, a renowned American thinker, emphasized living fully before writing. His philosophy, rooted in Transcendentalism, cham...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move fresh bail pleas after nearly 6 years in jailUmar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam seek bail in a Delhi court. They argue their prolonged detention without trial violates their rights. Both ha...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Omar Abdullah raises concern over proposed Srinagar airport closure with Union ministers for Defence and AviationJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union ministers regarding the proposed closure of Srinagar Airport for maintenance. He s...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
A 93% police face match in Florida sent a Fort Myers crabber to jail after a child-luring case, but the arrest is fueling a bigger fight over one of the oldest facial-recognition systems in the USRobert Dillon was wrongfully arrested after facial recognition software flagged him for a crime committed hundreds of miles away. This inci...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that meansA vital US spy program, Section 702, has expired. Congress failed to extend its powers. This tool helps prevent terror attacks and track fo...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Karnataka minister MB Patil seeks restoration of Bengaluru–Shivamogga flights under UDANKarnataka Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil has requested the Union government to reintroduce the Bengaluru-Shivamogga air route...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
In 1906, archaeologists clearing the ruins of Hattusa uncovered thousands of clay tablets: And a lost Hittite empire finally found its voiceArchaeologists unearthed 10,000 clay tablets at Hattusa, the Hittite capital. These ancient writings provided a direct voice for the Hittit...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Centre clears Rs 1,663-crore first phase of Kollam-Theni NH project: Cong MP SureshThe Centre has approved Rs 1,663.15 crore for the first phase of the Kollam-Theni National Highway development. This covers a 54.37-km stre...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
HC restores pilot's license revoked 15 years ago, says DGCA's suspension order 'illegal'The Bombay High Court quashed a 2011 DGCA order suspending a pilot's license, deeming it illegal for violating natural justice principles b...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
14 Kukis freed; release of 6 Nagas sought as highway blockade & dispute over missing persons continue in ManipurFourteen Kuki hostages have been released after 27 days. The United Naga Council facilitated the release following consultations and humani...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Manipur: 14 Kuki hostages released almost after 27 daysManipur: Fourteen Kuki hostages were released in Manipur after 27 days. The United Naga Council facilitated their handover to authorities. ...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Modi 3.0 anniversary: Congress jabs govt with 'promise versus reality' documentThe Congress party has released a document critiquing the Modi government's performance over the past 12 years. The party claims that grand...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 Date & Time: When and where to download IAS, IPS and IFS result PDF at upsconline.nic.inUPSC Prelims Result 2026 Date: Aspirants await the UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 results, expected in the second week of June based on p...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Quote of the day by Mahatma Gandhi: “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom...”Quote of the day: Mahatma Gandhi's quote emphasizes that true freedom encompasses the liberty to make mistakes, which is crucial for learni...
06 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
India lodges protest with Pakistan against 'Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly polls'India has strongly protested Pakistan's plan to hold elections in Gilgit-Baltistan. India maintains that this region is an integral part of...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Quote of the day by philosopher Voltaire: ‘I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one- O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous, and God granted it’. What French Enlightenment author teaches us about dealing with enemiesVoltaire's famous prayer for his enemies to be made ridiculous offers a timeless lesson on confidence and patience. He suggested that unfai...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST