Japan to increase visa fees for foreign visitors from July 1Japan is set to significantly hike visa fees for foreigners starting July 1, the first change in 48 years. Single-entry visas will jump fro...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Father’s Day 2026: History, theme, significance and why it is celebratedFather’s Day 2026 Theme: Father's Day 2026, observed on June 21, honours the invaluable contributions of fathers and father figures. Origin...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Joe Biden Juneteenth: 'My own father had always said the measure of a man wasn't how...'-Here's a powerful lesson on resilience and strength by the former president of the United States, who officially made Juneteenth a federal holidayFormer President Joe Biden shared a powerful family lesson: true strength lies not in avoiding falls, but in the speed of one's recovery. T...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Got full info on cross-voters, won't be rattled: HD Kumaraswamy after JD(S) setback in Karnataka MLC pollsUnion Minister HD Kumaraswamy revealed knowledge of cross-voting in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections. He stated the results were...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs allege party was looking to merge with CongressSix Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs have written to the Lok Sabha Secretariat. They claim the party has moved away from its founder's ideology. The MPs...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
TMC split on display in Bengal assembly as rival camps occupy separate opposition benchesDeep fissures within the TMC were evident in the West Bengal assembly. Rival factions sat separately during the budget session. This divisi...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
'Burning classrooms' track schools in sun-scorched SpainChildren in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat are struggling with unbearable classroom heat exceeding 29C, prompting a grassroots project to monito...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
A weaker opposition, a stronger NDA: How new parliamentary arithmetic could make this monsoon session unlike any otherMonsoon Session 2026: Parliament's monsoon session faces internal opposition battles. Splits in Trinamool Congress and uncertainty in Shiv ...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Gold rush missed: Can India dig its way out of import dependence?India's significant gold imports, exceeding 800 tonnes in 2024 while producing only 2 tonnes, highlight a missed opportunity. Learning from...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Supreme Court notices to Bihar government, Deepak Prakash, election panelA bench of CJI Surya Kant and justice V Mohana issued notice to Bihar government, Prakash and the Election Commission of India on a plea by...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Delimitation Bill to return with 50% seat increase clause, says NaiduAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu confirmed the BJP-led NDA government will reintroduce the Delimitation Bill, ensuring a 5...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Shivakumar calls for legislature party meet at a resort on Tuesday ahead of June 18 Council pollsChief Minister DK Shivakumar has convened a Congress legislature party meeting. MLAs will stay at a resort to prevent poaching by the JDS. ...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Amit Shah reviews support plan for panel on demographic shiftUnion Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed arrangements for a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee, formed recently, wil...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
US lawmakers seek $750 mln for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense billThe US Senate Armed Services Committee has voted to extend security aid to Ukraine, allocating $750 million. This move signals continued co...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
How Canada's draft chatbot law stacks up on global sceneCanada's proposed law requiring chatbot providers to protect users from "harmful" content is the latest step by global governments to regul...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Donald Trump signs bill giving nearly $70 bn to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his termPresident Donald Trump has signed a new law boosting his immigration and deportation plans with nearly $70 billion. The bill allocates sign...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST