Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth I: ‘Those who appear the most sanctified are…’Queen Elizabeth I, born in 1533, navigated a tumultuous early life before ascending the throne in 1558. Her reign ushered in the Elizabetha...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
His admiration for PM appears to have transcended physical world: Congress slams TharoorCongress has criticized Shashi Tharoor for praising Prime Minister Modi's handling of the Indian sailors' issue with President Trump. Party...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?Congress grapples with the aftermath of President Trump's Iran conflict, questioning its worth amidst lives lost and billions spent. While ...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.02 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
Ladakh groups call for shutdown, citing 'mistrust' with Centre over May 22 meeting minutesLadakh's apex bodies have called for a region-wide shutdown on June 23, accusing the Centre of omitting key decisions from official minutes...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
BEST strike day two: Commuters face hardships as buses remain off roadsMumbai's public transport ground to a halt for a second day as BEST employees continued their strike despite government intervention and th...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to intense fighting in LebanonHigh-stakes talks between the US and Iran have stalled as Tehran demands an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon before negotiations can begin...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Goutam Deb steps down as Siliguri mayor, adding to TMC exodusTrinamool Congress faces a significant leadership crisis. Senior leaders Goutam Deb and Jyoti Priya Mallick have resigned from their posts....
19 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
ICC chief Jay Shah to meet Sri Lanka President Dissanayake over SLC interim committee issueICC Chairman Jay Shah will visit Colombo to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with Sri Lanka Cricket's interim committee appointment...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
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Jains observe Shrut Panchami on June 19, celebrating the written preservation of Lord Mahavir's teachings. This sacred scripture, the Shatk...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Mumbai BEST employees announce indefinite strike: Why they're protesting and how it could disrupt your travelBEST employees are launching an indefinite strike from Thursday midnight. This action could disrupt bus services across Mumbai and electric...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
'Did not trade dignity for any threat': Pezeshkian calls US-Iran MOU a 'historical document' from a 'powerful Iran'Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding a historic accord. He stated it signifies a power...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Parliamentary panel moots higher education spending, says NEP's 6% GDP target unmetA parliamentary committee has flagged current higher education funding as inadequate. It urges an increase to six percent of GDP, aligning ...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Stocks in news: HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, SBI, Adani Enterprises, GMR AirportsIndian equities opened the week strong, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining nearly 1% each on positive global sentiment. Key stocks in focus ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
British Kashmiris rally in London against Pakistan's crackdown in PoJKThousands of British Kashmiris marched in London protesting a crackdown by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Demonst...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Sabarimala women entry issue resurfaces following ex-TDB chief's allegationsAlleged disclosures by former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar have reignited the Sabarimala women's entry controversy. Rep...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST