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Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens on fifth day of fast as CJP protest gathers momentum- Quote of the day by founder of American Red Cross Clara Barton: 'I have no right to easy comfortable days when our poor men are suffering and dying thirsting' ; life lessons on caring for humanity from Florence Nightingale of America
- Keep me away from all this, I'm an artist: Singer Diljit Dosanjh on CJP protests at Jantar Mantar
- 'War benefits no one': 117 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan urge PMs to resume dialogueA coalition of 117 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan has penned an open letter to their respective Prime Ministers, urging an imme...02 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and moreOn This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relati...01 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Plato: ‘In politics we presume that everyone who knows how to get votes knows how to…’ – Greek philosopher calls out the lack of judgement and severity of its consequencesQuote of the day by Plato: We often elect leaders based on charisma and public speaking skills, mirroring how we'd choose a pilot by their ...01 Jul, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Police encounter in Bihar: SC junks plea seeking CBI probe, constitution of expert committeeThe Supreme Court declined to hear a plea for an independent probe into the alleged "extra-judicial killing" of activist Bharat Bhushan Tiw...30 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- Compelled to fast again, may even die but won't step back: Sonam Wangchuk on Ladakh protestClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk has begun an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, citing unfulfilled promises and stalled dialogue with the Ce...29 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- 'One nation, one law is the demand across India': BJP President Samik Bhattacharya on West Bengal UCC BillWest Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Monday reiterated the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s commitment to implementing the Uniform...29 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
- Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as oneAmerica's 250th birthday is proving divisive, mirroring the nation's deep political schisms. While some, like Betsy Halsey, refuse to celeb...29 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- Sonam Wangchuk joins CJP protest, begins indefinite fast over exam irregularitiesClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, joining a protest demanding the Education Minister's re...28 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
- Telangana govt considering moving SC against VB G RAM G Act: MinisterTelangana's Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy revealed the state government is considering a Supreme Court challenge against the new ...28 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Constantine the Great: "In my own judgment, he whose first object is the… — A timeless lesson on why true greatness is in choosing peace over conflict by the Roman emperorQuote of the Day by Constantine the Great: “In my own judgment, he whose first object is the maintenance of peace, seems to be superior to ...26 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
- SIR now part of class 9 NCERT textbook, Election Commission lauded for impartial pollsA new NCERT Class 9 textbook now features the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, highlighting its role in ensuring accura...26 Jun, 2026, 03.41 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
- Systemic assault on civil society: Congress' Venugopal writes to PM on amendments to FCRA rulesCongress leader K.C. Venugopal has strongly criticized the government's new Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act rules, calling them a "sy...25 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Future generations must know Emergency's dark deeds: Union Minister Dharmendra PradhanUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has lauded NCERT's decision to include the Emergency period in Class IX textbooks. This move ai...25 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian demo...25 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM 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
- 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
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