Father's Day 2026 Quote by George Washington: “The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty..." A timeless lesson on parentingFather's Day Quote: As Father's Day falls on June 21, George Washington's enduring quote tells the importance of the shared responsibility ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Right to walk on demarcated footpath is fundamental right: SCThe Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right. This right takes precedence over motorised vehicles. The...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
India initiates anti-dumping probe against a Chinese, Japanese chemical used in tyre, rubber itemsIndia has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Resorcinol imports from China and Japan. This action follows a complaint alleging tha...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
In 1973, Motorola's Martin Cooper called his AT&T rival from a Manhattan sidewalk on a 2.5-pound brick; 50 years later, that phone lives in 7 billion pocketsIn 1973, the world witnessed a groundbreaking moment when Martin Cooper made the very first call on a handheld cellular phone. This pivotal...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Duty tweaking required to boost domestic aluminium-based manufacturing: GTRIIndia's aluminium sector faces policy distortions. A think tank proposes removing import duties on raw aluminium and adding export duties o...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
India weighs extending 40-product import duty exemption beyond June 30 amid West Asia tensionsThe government will decide on extending import duty exemptions for 40 products after June 30. This decision hinges on the evolving situatio...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
India to allow import of 3.78 lakh UK cars at concessional duty in first 15 years of trade pactIndia will allow imports of up to 3.78 lakh conventional-engine passenger cars from the UK at concessional duties under a new trade pact st...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
India readies Rs 12,000 crore push for local battery component manufacturingIndia is set to launch a new incentive scheme to boost local manufacturing of advanced cell battery components. This initiative aims to red...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
India-UK FTA draws mixed response from liquor industry over Scotch duty cutsThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to begin on July 15. Alcoholic beverage makers welcome the pact, expecting increased trade and a b...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
India’s gold hunger stays unshaken as higher duties fail to close the import floodgatesIndia's insatiable thirst for gold remains resilient even in the face of increased import duties. Prior to the tax increase, there was a no...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Psychology says people who prefer texting over phone calls aren't avoiding connection; they're protecting themselves from the version of themselves that panics mid-sentence and says the wrong thingYoung adults in the US prefer texting over phone calls. Research shows digital communication allows for thoughtful responses and reduces an...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
India hikes diesel, ATF export levies from June 16India has increased the windfall tax on diesel and aviation fuel exports. The special additional excise duty on diesel exports will now be ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Women's T20 WC: India continue with 'no handshake' policy against PakistanHarmanpreet Kaur, India's women's cricket captain, followed a policy of not shaking hands with Pakistan's Fatima Sana at the T20 World Cup ...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘With age does come experience, and that can be a virtue if it is…’Queen Elizabeth II served as the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Her reign spanned over 70 years, from 1952 to 2022. She witne...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Territorial Army launches Yamuna clean-up drive, calls it an 'opportunity for change'Territorial Army personnel and Delhi government officials joined a major cleanliness drive along the Yamuna River. The initiative aims to r...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Call to extend duty cuts on critical inputs soonIndia is set to decide on extending customs duty relief for critical raw material imports beyond June 30. An inter-ministerial panel will r...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Microsoft's Xbox plans for major layoffs next month: ReportThe job cuts would mark the first major restructuring under Asha Sharma, who took charge as CEO of the gaming unit in February.
11 Jun, 2026, 08.51 AM IST