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
To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Nobody can dictate terms to us: Putin defiant against US pressure over 'brotherly' India-Russia tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin lauded India's strong ties with Moscow. He described the relationship as "brotherly" and "trust-based." Pu...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
'Trust-based, brotherly relations': Vladimir Putin on India-Russia tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin lauded the "brotherly" and "trust-based" India-Russia relationship at the St Petersburg International Econ...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
China’s Tiananmen crackdown: A timeline of 1989 eventsThirty-seven years ago, China's military violently ended pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. The government has never rel...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Iran fires missiles, US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talksIran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the headquarters of the US Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain and another country in ...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Iran's inflation hits highest level since World War II as unrest and sanctions biteIran is currently navigating a perilous economic landscape as inflation reaches alarming heights not seen since the aftermath of World War ...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Between ballet and war: Japanese dancers pursue dreams in RussiaTwo Japanese dancers, Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi, are pursuing their ballet dreams in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. They focus on their a...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Armenia rejects Putin's pressure for EU referendumArmenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected Russia's demand for a referendum on joining the European Union. Pashinyan stated that...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
31 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choiceThe United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have dimi...
31 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Pain for Pakistan: History makes a U-turn in India's neighbourhoodRussia and the Taliban have signed a significant military cooperation agreement. This pact alters regional security dynamics. Pakistan's st...
30 May, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Russian President Putin: "There is no happiness in life, there is only a mirage on the horizon, so cherish it"Quote of the Day: According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, happiness is not a destination but a 'mirage on the horizon,' suggesting l...
30 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Ajit Doval, Russian first deputy PM review defence, energy tiesNational Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Russia's first deputy prime minister Denis Manturov in Moscow. They reviewed defense, energy, and ...
30 May, 2026, 12.28 AM IST