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A war veteran and team found Japan's lost WWII gold submarine after more than 50 years, in 1995, but its 2 tons of gold remains missing- In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neither
- Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years later
- Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine warPresident Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Kazan from Wednesday, as the West pressur...17 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM 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
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...10 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
- In the 1940s, Harold Ridley noticed plastic splinters sitting quietly in pilots’ eyes, and it wasn’t just wartime debris: It changed cataract surgeryDuring the tumultuous period of World War II, a serendipitous observation emerged within the field of ophthalmology. British pilots, expose...30 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
- Corporate India gets a call of duty and it's raring to goIn a dynamic shift, India's defence industry is witnessing a groundbreaking transformation where private corporations are spearheading pivo...25 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- A $2.89 trillion military surge signals the sharpest global arms buildup since WWIIThe surge in global military budgets is astonishing, with nations investing heavily in their defense capabilities in response to escalating...24 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
- US pauses joint defence effort with Canada that dates to WWIIThe Pentagon has put the brakes on America's involvement in a historic defense panel with Canada that traces back to World War II. Official...19 May, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
- Putin chides NATO in speech at scaled-back Victory Day paradeRussian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed by all of NATO and d...09 May, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- Russia's WWII victory celebrations muted this year as Ukraine war weighs on PutinTensions are high as Russia prepares for Victory Day celebrations amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. A unilateral ceasefire quickly collapsed...08 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- In 1948, Richard and Maurice McDonald Watched Cars Pile Up Outside Their Restaurant: That Frustrating Delay Established the Foundation for McDonald’sIn the late 1940s, McDonald brothers tackled operational bottlenecks at their drive-in. They radically simplified their menu, halved prices...04 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
- US national debt crosses 100% of GDP: America now owes more than its entire economy produces — and the $1 trillion interest payments alone now outpace the PentagonU.S. debt-to-GDP ratio hit 100.2% on March 31: For the first time since the ruins of World War II, the United States national debt has surp...01 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- In 1943, Thomas Watson Jr. Paused His IBM Career for War: That “We’ll Learn Fast” Mindset Established the Foundation for IBM’s Tech EmpireThomas Watson Jr. led IBM through a period of rapid change after World War II. His wartime experiences taught him the importance of quick d...30 Apr, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- In 1942, Harry Coover Watched a “Failed” Plastic Stick to Everything: That Strange Reaction Established the Foundation for Super GlueIn 1942, Harry Coover accidentally discovered cyanoacrylates, a substance that tenaciously adhered to surfaces, initially deemed a failure....30 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Fred Korematsu: 'If you have the feeling that something is wrong...'—Inspiring quotes by the a national civil rights hero who resisted the internment of Japanese Americans during WWIIQuote of the Day: Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American, defied Executive Order 9066, leading to his arrest and a Supreme Court case that uph...30 Apr, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
- Manipur CM unveils memorial in honour of WWII Japanese bombing victimsManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh unveiled a memorial stone in Imphal East honouring victims of a 1943 Japanese aerial bombing ...20 Apr, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
- Will the US nuke Iran? Conservative political commentator Mark Levin uses World War II atomic bombing of Japan to draw a parallel with ground invasion of IranMark Levin drew parallels between World War II casualty figures and the atomic bombings of Japan to discuss current tensions with Iran. He ...07 Apr, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- Arunachal CM Pema Khandu, US Ambassador inaugurate ‘The Hump WWII Museum'Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti today inaugurated ‘The Hump WWII Museum’, the 2nd mus...29 Nov, 2023, 09.30 PM IST
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