Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: ‘When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to…’; context and meaning explainedNelson Mandela, South Africa’s first Black president and one of the most influential figures, embodied justice and resilience. His powerful...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Amal Clooney: ‘My name means 'hope' in Arabic, and I was born when…’- George Clooney's wife explains why your beginnings don't define your futureQuote of the Day by Amal Clooney: Born during the war in Lebanon, Amal Clooney embodies the power of hope. Her name, which means "hope" in ...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
As Supreme Court's term nears its end, three major Trump rulings dueThe U.S. Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term with crucial decisions pending. Key cases involve President Trump's authority to fire...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Shigella outbreak in Kerala: 10 new cases reportedAccording to a statement issued by Health Minister K Muraleedharan's office, new cases were reported from Malappuram (5), Kozhikode (4) and...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugeesBritain is set to introduce safe, legal pathways for refugees, allowing community groups and employers to sponsor arrivals. Simultaneously,...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
'Humans behave better when watched': Xprice founder, tech leaders make the case for surveillanceTech leaders like Peter Diamandis and Larry Ellison are championing a future of 'radical transparency' enabled by a vast network of sensors...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
UN seeks independent investigation into ICE detention deathsThe UN is demanding independent probes into dozens of deaths in US immigration detention since last year, citing a surge in fatalities unde...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near DetroitA banned pesticide, chlordane, used for termite control, is causing severe neurological damage and death in urban skunks, according to new ...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Spanish Proverb of the Day: 'A thief who steals from a thief has a hundred years of forgiveness...'- A timeless lesson on justice, morality, and human natureA Spanish proverb, 'A thief who steals from a thief has a hundred years of forgiveness,' highlights society's complex view on justice. It s...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officialsAfghanistan's Taliban government has banned civil servants from using smartphones in government institutions, effective June 16. Violators ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN expertsUN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The ...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
US immigration custody death rate at decade high: Rights groupsThe rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US Presid...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
American scientists and ranchers are racing to stop a flesh-eating fly after 15 animal cases turned up in Texas and New Mexico, and the battle could take more than a yearFlesh-eating maggots, the New World screwworm, have reappeared in Texas and New Mexico, infecting livestock and at least one dog. Driven by...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Workday must face California lawsuit over AI bias in job screening toolsUS District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco rejected California-based Workday's claim that the state's anti-discrimination laws do not appl...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi punished with 74 lashes for performing without hijab in an online concert, calls it vulgarIranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi faces 74 lashes and a two-year travel ban for performing without a hijab during a viral online concert. The ...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.34 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