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
Mamdani-backed candidates win New York Democratic primariesThree candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary elections for seats in the US House of Representatives on T...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Consumer court asks builder to return money taken from buyer after failing to deliver the projectA Hoshiarpur consumer commission has ordered a builder and housing society to refund Rs 5.25 lakh with interest to a software engineer. The...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: ‘Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of…’ – Nobel laureate’s message on poverty, justice, and shared responsibilityNelson Mandela powerfully declared poverty an injustice, not an unavoidable fate. He argued that like slavery and apartheid, poverty is man...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Cat on a very hot 10 Downing Street roofA satirical commentary uses Larry the Cat, the long-serving “chief mouser” at 10 Downing Street, as a lens to highlight Britain’s frequent ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soonBritain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Ke...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM 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
Egyptian proverb of the day: 'People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as much as a mountain, and how many elders have hearts as hollow as sugar cane?' Why more age does not always mean more intelligenceAn old Egyptian proverb says, “People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Exports rise 15 per cent in Apr-Jun 14 despite global uncertainties, says Piyush GoyalIndia's merchandise exports surged approximately 15% in April-June, defying global economic headwinds, according to Commerce Minister Piyus...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Korean proverb of the day: 'Having no children is the ultimate, peaceful destiny; a house with many children is like a tree with too many branches...' An old saying about raising children offers a realistic look at parenthood and family responsibilitiesThe Korean proverb of the day reflects the realities of family life and parenthood. Using the image of a tree constantly moved by the wind,...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee meets LS Speaker, seeks disqualification of 20 'rebels'Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has submitted 20 petitions to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking the disqualification of 20 re...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Who is Bobby Charles? Former Bush administration official holds lead to win Maine GOP governor primary after ranked-choice runoffBobby Charles has won Maine's Republican gubernatorial primary. He secured victory after ranked-choice voting runoffs. Charles is an attorn...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
WhatsApp groups as ‘Parliament’? Bengaluru woman’s viral post calls apartment complexes ‘sovereign nations’A Bengaluru resident's viral social media post likens Indian apartment complexes to sovereign nations. These communities possess their own ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Booked flat for Rs 24 lakh in 2010, paid Rs 40 lakh over time, still no possession in 2026; homebuyers awarded full refund and Rs 2.5 lakh compensation eachThe case dates back to 2010 when the two homebuyers had made bookings for 3BHK flats in a housing society project initially proposed in Noi...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Taylor Swift Quote of the Day: 'We don't need to share the same opinions as others, but we need to be respectful' teaches life lesson for Gen-Z in modern society of kindness, respectQuote of the Day by Taylor Swift offers a valuable lesson for modern society. Differences in opinion are natural and even beneficial becaus...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.59 AM IST
Mumbai redevelopment projects gather steam as cluster-led developments gain tractionMumbai's property market is seeing a major shift in redevelopment. Developers are now focusing on larger, cluster-based projects instead of...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Quote of the day by J.P. Morgan: 'People without homes will not quarrel with their leaders. This is well known among our...' - thought-provoking economic lessons on power, capitalism, public influence, leadership and social division by founder of JPMorgan Chase & CoQuote of the day by J.P. Morgan (John Pierpont Morgan): Financier J.P. Morgan's words highlight how economic insecurity can make people vul...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST