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Why are Poland and Ukraine at odds about their history?Poland has expressed strong disapproval after Ukraine named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group responsible f...
Voltas shares soar 5% as firm’s AC sales cross 1 million mark in record time in Q1 FY27Voltas shares surged after the Tata Group firm announced a record-breaking achievement: selling over one million air conditioners in less t...
Indian tourists abroad: Viral reels, volume travel and culture clash debateA reflection on viral videos of Indian tourists abroad, exploring debates over travel behaviour, Instagram culture, and the tension between...
Pakistan issues visas to Indian pilgrims for attending events on Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversaryNew Delhi: The Pakistan High Commission has granted 438 visas to Indian pilgrims for events commemorating Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death ann...
Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
VP Radhakrishnan in Ladakh, PM Modi in Kolkata as India marks Yoga DayVice President CP Radhakrishnan is in Ladakh for International Yoga Day, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead celebrations in Kolka...
Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln for Juneteenth: 'Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for...' - the Great Emancipator's inspiring words on freedom for all, equality, liberty and justiceQuote of the day by Abraham Lincoln for Juneteenth: Abraham Lincoln's words, spoken during a divided America, underscore the universal natu...
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 ...
Juneteenth 2026: Where and how NYC, Southern California and Central Illinois are celebrating the federal holidayJuneteenth celebrations are underway nationwide, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events range from food festivals and parades ...
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2026? Banks, USPS, stock market, stores and restaurant hoursJuneteenth, a federal holiday, marks the end of slavery in the US. This year, many services are affected. Post offices and banks are closed...
Juneteenth 2026: History, significance and everything you need to know about the holiday marking the end of slaveryJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks th...
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...
Holiday Halt: S&P 500, Nasdaq to remain closed for Juneteenth today after busy 'triple witching' sessionUS financial markets will be closed on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth, granting investors a long weekend. This federal holiday's observanc...
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Jains observe Shrut Panchami on June 19, celebrating the written preservation of Lord Mahavir's teachings. This sacred scripture, the Shatk...
India restores 21.76 million hectares of deforested land, nears 84 per cent of Bonn Challenge targetIndia has made significant strides in land restoration. Between 2011 and 2020, over 21 million hectares of degraded land were restored, as ...
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...
FBI says it thwarted plot to use drones, snipers to attack White House UFC eventFederal agents have foiled a major terror plot targeting a UFC event held on the White House lawn. Five individuals are in custody. The all...
'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...
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed today (Monday, June 15, 2026)?Bank holiday: Banks in some states will be closed today, June 15, 2026, due to regional holidays. Mizoram observes YMA Day, commemorating t...
UFC White House event delayed due to lightning and severe weather threatSevere weather, including thunderstorms and lightning, forced a temporary halt to the UFC event scheduled for Sunday evening, delaying the ...