Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: 'The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are...' - the Union Army officer's General Order No. 3 marked the end of slavery in TexasQuote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce ...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Growth over scale: NSE is priced at a discount to BSENSE's upcoming IPO is set for a discount compared to its peer BSE. This valuation reflects slower growth in NSE's core business. BSE, howev...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.39 AM IST
A shark that walks instead of swims? Scientists just found a new one in the wild, and it may already be facing extinctionScientists have identified a new species of 'walking' shark in Papua New Guinea, named Hemiscyllium dudgeonae. This unique shark uses its p...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
From raincoats to briefs to diapers: Textile PLI shows green shoots as imports drop, niche exports tripleIndia's textile sector is showing promising growth. The Production-Linked Incentive scheme is boosting local manufacturing. Imports of spec...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after construction zone incidentsWaymo, a leading robotaxi company, has recalled almost 4,000 driverless cars. This action follows incidents where vehicles entered highway ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
The 'Indo' exit: Pentagon's PACOM reset raises questions about India's place in Trump's Asia calculusWashington's decision to rename the US Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked debate over India's strategic importance. D...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Southwest Monsoon advance over Maharashtra stalled due to unfavourable conditions: IMDThe Southwest Monsoon's progress over Maharashtra has stalled. Unfavorable weather patterns are preventing further advancement. Rainfall ac...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Jairam Ramesh slams Centre, calls Great Nicobar transshipment port "recipe for ecological havoc"Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the proposed transshipment port on Great Nicobar Island, warning of extensive ecologica...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Scientists just found a new walking shark in a tiny corner of Papua New Guinea, and the meter-long species may be vulnerable because its range is so restrictedA new species of walking shark, Hemiscyllium dudgeonae, has been discovered off the coast of Papua New Guinea. Named after Dr. Christine Du...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
US renames 'Indo-Pacific Command' to 'US Pacific Command' title in major moveThe United States has reverted the name of its military command. It is now called the US Pacific Command, undoing a change made in 2018. Th...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Can $100 million overcome a Trump endorsement? What to watch in Tuesday's electionsUS President Donald Trump's endorsements face crucial tests in Republican primaries across Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Democ...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Hindon bets on expansion to stay relevant in NCR airport raceHindon civil terminal in Ghaziabad is undergoing a major expansion. This will increase aircraft parking from two to six bays and boost pass...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
India appoints Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth as next Army ChiefLieutenant General Dhiraj Seth will become the next Chief of the Army Staff on June 30, 2026. He succeeds General Upendra Dwivedi. Lt Gen S...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Cricketer Shreyas Iyer takes a luxurious house on rent in Worli at Rs 18.5 lakh monthly rent with 7% annual escalation; check the rental trend in MumbaiIndian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has secured a luxurious rental property in Worli, Mumbai. The apartment commands a monthly rent of Rs 18.5 la...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
New Zealand issues state of emergency as 11-metre waves batter Wellington coast; hundreds evacuatedAuthorities evacuated hundreds of people from their seaside homes in New Zealand's capital on Tuesday as 11-metre (36-foot) waves lashed th...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Bengal Monsoon Rain Update: Heavy rain likely in 16 districts, thunderstorms to continueKolkata weather update: West Bengal is set to experience heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning over the next seven days. Parts of...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Bay Area soccer clubs hope World Cup spotlight sparks local growthThe World Cup is coming to the U.S. and fans in the San Francisco Bay Area anticipate increased interest in local soccer. Oakland Roots and...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST