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Why are Poland and Ukraine at odds about their history?Poland has expressed strong disapproval after Ukraine named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group responsible f...22 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST- Quote of the Day by Soviet film-maker Andrei Tarkovsky: ‘Weakness is a great thing, and strength is nothing; when a man is just born, he is…’ - why being flexible may be stronger than being toughQuote of the Day by Andrei Tarkovsky: A reflection from Stalker (1979) explores why flexibility may be one of life's greatest strengths. Th...22 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
- Iran, US establish communication line to safeguard shipping through Hormuz, say mediatorsIran and the United States have established a direct communication line to "avoid incidents and miscommunication" in the Strait of Hormuz, ...22 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
- On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...21 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
- Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to quell protestsBolivia's President Rodrigo Paz has declared a 90-day state of emergency, deploying soldiers and bulldozers to dismantle disruptive anti-go...21 Jun, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
- US Centcom says Iran does not control Hormuz after Tehran closes strait over Israeli strikes in LebanonIran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, citing violations of a ceasefire. However, the US Centr...21 Jun, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
- Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish presidentUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned a state decoration awarded by Poland after Warsaw revoked it over the renaming of a milita...20 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
- India, South Korea discuss cooperation in digital governance, citizen-centric service deliveryIndia and South Korea are exploring enhanced cooperation in digital governance, e-government, and citizen-centric service delivery. Discuss...20 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic, forces evacuation of almost 1,700 touristsA devastating fire ravaged a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic, forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists. Reports indicate an ...20 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
- In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaignsIn 1950, a striped potato beetle became the centre of one of the Cold War's most unusual propaganda campaigns after East Germany accused th...19 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
- Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor risesA new wave of progressive leaders is winning mayoral races in major US cities. Candidates like Janeese Lewis George in Washington D.C. and ...19 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
- Mexico vs Korea Republic FIFA World Cup 2026: India Time, Live Streaming, Venue and Match PreviewMexico vs Korea Republic FIFA World Cup 2026 India live streaming: Mexico and Korea Republic clash in a vital FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A g...18 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
- NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic PartyNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political influence is growing rapidly. He is now challenging Democratic Party leaders in New York and...18 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
- What's in Trump's deal for Tehran? The 14-point US-Iran pact as read by American officialThe U.S. and Iran have signed an interim agreement to halt hostilities and open the Strait of Hormuz, with a 60-day negotiation period to f...18 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
- Trump Iran deal full text, key highlights, clauses: What is in it?Trump Iran deal includes key issues such as the reopening of Strat of Hormuz and nuclear weapons sanctions.18 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
- Katyusha: Why a World War II-era Russian love song is becoming TikTok’s latest obsessionA 1938 Soviet song, "Katyusha," originally a folk ballad about a woman waiting for her soldier, has resurfaced on TikTok. Repackaged with m...11 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to review CGP at Air Force Academy on June 13Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal on June 13. This event marks...10 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
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