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Quote of the day by Lena Headey: 'Freedom isn’t free at all, that it comes with the highest of costs. The cost of blood.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on privileges, achievement, true strength, hard work, courage and sacrificeQuote of the day by Lena Headey highlights the link between freedom, sacrifice and courage. Spoken by Headey as Queen Gorgo in the 2006 fil...14 Sep, 2026, 12.37 AM IST- Kazakhstan President proposes establishing a BRICS Plus Partnership on Artificial IntelligenceKazakhstan's President Tokayev urged greater trust and dialogue among major powers. He advocated for United Nations Security Council reform...13 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- 'Might makes right' does not hold: China's Xi Jinping calls for Global South to jointly defend rule of lawChinese President Xi Jinping urged Global South nations to defend international law and reject might makes right. He called for a more equi...13 Sep, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
- France apologizes for UN diplomatic spat with WashingtonFrance's UN mission regretted an online post criticizing the United States' vote. This statement resolved a dispute which had delayed the F...13 Sep, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
- BRICS 2026: Global South must now shape, not merely follow, rules, says PM ModiPrime Minister Modi advocated for global governance reform, transforming privilege into partnership. He proposed a Seafarers Emergency Supp...13 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- 'Rule-Taker into Rule-Shaper': PM Modi proposes 10 governance reforms for Global South for next BRICS SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi proposed ten global governance reform proposals for BRICS members. These proposals aim to transform the Global...12 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Together, we hunted down bin Laden: US tells UNSC on 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacksThe UN Security Council adopted its first counter-terrorism statement in five years. This statement marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of ...12 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- BRICS Summit 2026: Congress calls for stronger Indian leadership, urges Modi govt to prioritise Global SouthThe Congress said India should provide "moral leadership and strategic clarity" to BRICS, while balancing its commitment to a rules-based i...12 Sep, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- Sports Ministry makes exception for IOA, allows 16-member EC on IOC's recommendationThe Sports Ministry has allowed the Indian Olympic Association an exception for its council. This decision permits the council to retain si...10 Sep, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
- In 1989, Sting and Trudie Styler backed one rainforest foundation with Chief Raoni. 4 years later, over 12 million acres of Kayapó land gained legal protection in BrazilThe Rainforest Foundation began in 1989, supporting Indigenous Kayapó people in Brazil. This effort secured over 12 million acres of ancest...09 Sep, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- AI could pose 'existential' risk to humanity, UN rights chief warnsUN rights chief Volker Turk warned that artificial intelligence poses an existential threat. He called for "cast-iron guarantees" to ensure...07 Sep, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
- AI could pose 'existential' risk to humanity, UN rights chief warnsUnited Nations rights chief Volker Turk has raised serious alarm over the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. He cautions that, i...07 Sep, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- China's assimilation campaign faces growing international pushback as World Uyghur Congress calls for actionThe World Uyghur Congress highlighted international efforts challenging China's policies. Uyghur representation was maintained within the U...06 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- A 2003 study shows how blue whale sounds travel more than 1,500 kilometers through a hidden ocean corridor discovered in World War II and how ships threaten itThe deep ocean serves as a natural sound superhighway for marine organisms, allowing low-frequency sounds to travel great distances through...06 Sep, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
- Chakmas prevented from appearing at SIR hearings in Arunachal Pradesh; NHRC intervention soughtFollowing protests by members of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU), the hearing at Bordumsa in Changlang district had to be ...04 Sep, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- 5 EU nations agree on model to send rejected migrants to 'return hubs' as early as 2027Denmark and four EU nations agreed on return hubs in non-EU countries. These facilities aim to send rejected asylum seekers to third nation...04 Sep, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Kofi Annan: 'If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on leadership, trust, human dignity, rights and democracyQuote of the day by Kofi Annan, “If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom,” explains why leaders should pr...03 Sep, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
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