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UCC drive gathers pace: West Bengal becomes eighth BJP-ruled state to launch processWest Bengal's new government is set to implement the Uniform Civil Code, joining seven other BJP-ruled states in this initiative. This stat...26 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST- Suvendu Adhikari unveils UCC, anti-conversion roadmap for West BengalWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans for a stringent law against religious conversion and the implementation of the ...26 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
- Mahua Moitra attacks Bengal BJP govt; saffron camp hits back, says TMC 'fearful of tough laws'TMC MP Mahua Moitra fiercely criticized the West Bengal government's proposed Uniform Civil Code and a new public safety bill, labeling the...26 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
- Who is Jonas Lauwiner? The self-proclaimed ‘King of Switzerland’ who claimed 110,000 sq metres of land for freeSwitzerland, a republic, now has a self-proclaimed king, Jonas Lauwiner, who has acquired over 110,000 sq metres of land without payment. H...26 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challengeA remark by an External Affairs Ministry official on Passport Seva Divas that a passport is "a travel document, not a document of citizensh...25 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officialsAfghanistan's Taliban government has banned civil servants from using smartphones in government institutions, effective June 16. Violators ...25 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- Who is Aber Kawas? Palestinian-American activist who faced 9/11 remarks controversy wins Queens NY State Senate Democratic PrimaryAber Kawas Senate: Aber Kawas, a Palestinian-American activist, has secured a significant Democratic primary win for a New York State Senat...25 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- German citizenship: Rules, eligibility and application process explainedGermany has eased its citizenship rules, allowing many foreign residents to naturalize after five years of legal stay. Applicants need to m...24 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'I would rather be a little nobody, than to be an...' - Former US President's timeless lesson on integrity and characterAbraham Lincoln, the 16th US President, steered the nation through the Civil War and championed the end of slavery. Born into poverty with ...24 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
- Dan Goldman banned from NYC coffee café Poetica after “we don’t serve genocide enablers” message goes viralA Brooklyn coffee shop, Poetica Coffee, is under federal investigation for refunding Congressman Dan Goldman's order and publicly criticizi...23 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- Quote of the day by father of economics Adam Smith: ‘Civil government, so far as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality…’ – Warning about wealth, power, and societyAdam Smith, the father of modern economics, questioned who governments truly serve. While known for free markets, his writings reveal a dee...23 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Wife refused to leave sister-in-law’s house after husband moved out; Delhi HC orders her evictionA Delhi High Court ruling has affirmed a woman's eviction from her sister-in-law's inherited property. The court stated that once a husband...22 Jun, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Byju’s-Aakash settlement talks enter final stretch ahead of NCLT hearingSettlement talks are underway between Manipal Education and Medical Group and GLAS Trust, representing Byju's US lenders, to resolve the Aa...22 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutinyPrivacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on p...20 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: 'The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are...' - the Union Army officer's General Order No. 3 marked the end of slavery in TexasQuote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce ...19 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- Son emerges after father’s death, secures house keys, step uncle challenges it and prevails; HC says only civil court can decide property rightsA property dispute between a deceased man's son and his stepbrother has reached the Calcutta High Court. The court has ruled that only a ci...16 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- Sweden passes 'good behaviour' law to kick out misbehaving immigrantsSweden's parliament has enacted a new law empowering authorities to cancel immigrant residency permits. This measure targets individuals ex...16 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
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