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Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Commitment is an act, not a word. Every word has consequences. Every silence, too. ’ - French philosopher on the importance of actions over promises- 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 events
- Trump setbacks fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80
- Suez Canal sees oil tanker surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruptionEgypt's Suez Canal saw a significant rise in oil tanker traffic and revenue in April. This surge is linked to the closure of the Strait of ...10 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Juneteenth 2026: Is it a federal holiday? Meaning, colors, flag and all detailsJuneteenth commemorates the liberation of enslaved Africans in the United States. This powerful occasion will be celebrated on Friday, June...05 Jun, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- Narco-terrorists based abroad, in J-K will be hunted down; brought to justice: L-G Manoj SinhaJammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha declared a strong stance against narco-terrorists. He asserted that those involved in drug traffi...05 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- El Nino sets in as Pacific crosses critical 0.5°C threshold: What it could mean for India's monsoon this yearEl Nino: A major global weather signal, El Niño, has officially begun and the sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific have crossed...05 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened nextJapan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- Amid US-Iran war, North Korea flaunts new nuclear fuel facility, Kim Jong Un calls it "amazing, beyond rhetorical description"North Korea has revealed a new facility for nuclear bomb fuel production, with Kim Jong Un vowing to exponentially expand the nation's nucl...04 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
- Before you plan a wildlife nature vacation, check the list of 6 national parks closing from JulyPlanning a jungle safari this season requires careful attention to park closures. Many of India's popular wildlife destinations, including ...04 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
- TCS shares crash 8%, log worst single-day fall since historic COVID plunge. More pain ahead?Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares experienced their steepest single-day drop since March 2020, plummeting over 8% on Wednesday. This s...03 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- French Proverb of the Day: “Never trust a woman who… — Life lessons on perception, trust, social judgment, character and why actions speak louder than wordsFrench Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Never trust a woman who mentions her virtue.” The saying reflects traditional attitude...03 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
- On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalkOn This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Ti...02 Jun, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
- MoS Somanna announces new stoppage for Solapur Express in Hassan distA new stop for the Solapur Express has been announced in Hassan district. This fulfills a long-standing local demand. Hassan railway statio...01 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- 'I’m not sure anybody could’ve done it': Trump lauds 'Amazing' Dana White for bringing UFC Freedom 250 to the White HousePresident Donald Trump lauded UFC President Dana White for bringing UFC Freedom 250 to the White House. This event marks America's 250th an...01 Jun, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
- War or peace? Colombians choose destiny in high-stakes voteColombians are voting in a presidential election to decide the nation's approach to escalating violence, with a choice between continuing l...31 May, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
- This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...30 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- British-era heritage sites need preservation, states should work on it with more seriousness: ShekhawatUnion Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has called for greater seriousness from states in preserving British-era public assets. The...29 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
- Sikkim declared fully literate stateThe declaration was made under the Centre's ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative by Chief Minister Prem...27 May, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
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