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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- Momentum vs pressure: Which teams are peaking at the right time in 2026 FIFA World Cup?The FIFA World Cup knockout stage is here, with teams showing diverse forms. France, Brazil, and Spain are setting a strong pace with dynam...24 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
- Energy cooperation most promising areas of India-US ties: Deputy Chief of Mission in US Namgya KhampaEnergy cooperation is a cornerstone of the strengthening US-India relationship, with crude oil, LNG, LPG, and civil nuclear power identifie...24 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
- Nikhil Kamath sees energy transition powering next wave of opportunitiesNikhil Kamath, Zerodha co-founder, sees significant investment potential in the energy transition, citing the U.S.-Iran conflict's emphasis...23 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday's matches?Egypt made history with their maiden World Cup win, a 3-1 triumph over New Zealand, while Argentina and France solidified their knockout st...23 Jun, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
- Arunachal rights panel seeks flood-control measures in Chakma-Hajong areasArunachal Pradesh Human Rights Commission urges immediate infrastructure upgrades and flood control in Chakma-Hajong settlements. Poor road...22 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- Rupee rebounds, but risks aboundThe rupee has experienced a brief rebound fueled by optimism surrounding the potential reopening of the Hormuz Strait and a decrease in oil...21 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
- In 1960, a physicist fired a flash lamp into a synthetic ruby rod: It produced the first working laser and changed how humans control lightOn May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman made history by demonstrating the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratories. His innovative d...21 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- In 1926, a secretary kept track of tiny marks between newspaper columns: It highlighted the growing need for a device that could send documents across distance, thus introducing the fax machine used in every office todayThe 1920s marked a pivotal era for electronic document transmission, driven not only by early 19th-century inventions but also by pressing ...21 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- In 1903, a traveler sketched a rubber arm for a streetcar windshield, and bad-weather driving got a clearer futureA winter journey in New York City sparked Mary Anderson's 1903 invention: a movable arm with a rubber blade to clear vehicle windshields fr...20 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- India, South Korea discuss cooperation in digital governance, citizen-centric service deliveryIndia and South Korea are exploring enhanced cooperation in digital governance, e-government, and citizen-centric service delivery. Discuss...20 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- 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...20 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- In 1888, a photography manufacturer kept looking for an easier way to handle glass plates; it unexpectedly led to roll film and changed how the world took picturesGeorge Eastman fundamentally changed photography by introducing a series of accessible innovations rather than a single invention. He trans...19 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- In 1850, a mechanic experimenting with sewing-machine parts settled on a new needle arrangement; it became the design most modern sewing machines still followOften misunderstood, the journey of the sewing machine arose through teamwork rather than individual ingenuity. Isaac Singer's invention in...19 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
- In 1916, a metallurgist accidentally dipped his pen into molten metal; it led to a crystal-growing technique that powers the modern semiconductor industryIn 1916, a Polish metallurgist inadvertently dipped his pen into molten metal, leading to a groundbreaking revelation. This serendipitous m...19 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- $200 billion export opportunity for India to BRICS by 2030: ASSOCHAMIndia's exports to BRICS nations are projected to surge to USD 200 billion by 2030. This ambitious target represents a significant increase...18 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
- $320 billion danger: Jefferies warns 70 large EM funds are underweight IndiaDespite record FII outflows from Indian equities since September 2024, Jefferies said India remains a consensus underweight among emerging ...16 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
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