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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...- Haryana government to introduce yoga in class 6 from this session, extend to classes 3-9 next session; to be included in HSSC, HPSC examsThe Haryana Government on Saturday announced a major expansion of yoga education across schools, universities, and recruitment examinations...
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Yoga Day celebrations at Red Road in KolkataIn Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 12th International Day of Yoga, presenting the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'. This world...
- Father’s Day 2026: History, theme, significance and why it is celebratedFather’s Day 2026 Theme: Father's Day 2026, observed on June 21, honours the invaluable contributions of fathers and father figures. Origin...
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources sayIran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has formed new secret groups in Iraq. These cells are carrying out drone attacks on Gulf nations like Kuwa...
- From its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: GuterresThe United Nations celebrated the International Day of Yoga with a focus on healthy aging. UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasised yoga's univ...
- India's Bimal Patel elected UN's ITLOS tribunal judgeThe election was held within the framework of the 36th Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ...
- Ageing EVMs, more booths: EC seeks Rs 500 crore ahead of 2029 pollsThe Election Commission of India is preparing for the 2029 general elections. It needs over ₹500 crore to buy new electronic voting machine...
- A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir StarmerA special election in Makerfield, northwest England, holds significant implications for Keir Starmer's position as leader of the Labour Par...
- Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...
- Father's Day 2026: Date, history and why the world celebrates fathers on different daysFather's Day 2026 Date: Father's Day in 2026 falls on June 21, observed on the third Sunday of June. This tradition honors fathers and fath...
- 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...
- HDFC raises $750-m ECB, first under RBI's special swap planHDFC Bank has successfully raised $750 million in offshore bonds, marking the first to leverage the RBI's 1.5% fixed-rate swap for external...
- OpenAI chief tells G7 to 'not cede responsibilities' to AI giantsAt the G7 summit, OpenAI's Sam Altman implored global leaders to take charge of artificial intelligence regulation. He champions the idea t...
- Iran will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US, according to leaksA tentative deal between Iran and the U.S. will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil passage. Iran will be allowed to sell its oil with...
- International Yoga Day 2026: Check this year's theme, events, main venue and timingsIndia is gearing up for the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 in Kolkata. The event will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Th...
- Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...
- India: UNSC reforms will be a failure if only non-permanent membership is expandedIndia has cautioned that reforming the UN Security Council will be inadequate if only non-permanent seats are added. Permanent Representati...
- 'It takes a lot of balls to do something like this': Bo Nickal lauds President Trump for hosting UFC event at White HouseUFC star Bo Nickal lauded US President Donald Trump for hosting a UFC event at the White House. Nickal expressed admiration for the bold mo...
- World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the United Nation's ILOA historic international agreement has been adopted at the UN's International Labour Organization. This landmark convention aims to extend ...
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