In 1873, had Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's palanquin not taken a wrong turn, India might never have got 'Vande Mataram'An 1873 encounter with a British officer in a palanquin ignited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
White House set to host weapons makers as US defence stockpile worry growsThe White House is convening defense contractors this week to ramp up munitions production, as stockpiles are strained by the ongoing confl...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Who is Abelardo De La Espriella? Trump-admiring millionaire lawyer with ties to Álvaro Uribe wins Colombia's presidencyColombia has elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its next president, defeating left-wing senator Iván Cepeda. Nicknamed ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Janasena woos Gen Z, eyes expansion beyond Andhra; backs Modi on delimitationJanasena Party, led by Pawan Kalyan, is planning to expand its presence across southern states by engaging youth and Gen Z. The party aims ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Eleven killed, historic monastery on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacksZelenskyy offered to meet Putin with Trump and European leaders at the G7 gathering in France but the Kremlin didn’t reply, a Ukrainian off...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Trump's latest threats to Iran may collide with a hard realityUS President Trump threatens Iran with severe military action, including seizing oil infrastructure. However, the US faces a critical short...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: ‘I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds, and I will never allow patriotism…’ – First non-European Nobel laureate on justice, humanity and empathyNobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore championed humanity over blind patriotism, warning against national interests eclipsing compassion and j...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi to take membership at Mohammad Deepak's gym in Uttarakhand's Kotdwar as he considers selling it amid financial strain: ReportCongress leader Rahul Gandhi is reportedly set to join a gym in Uttarakhand's Kotdwar, owned by Mohammad Deepak. Deepak gained prominence a...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Abhishek Banerjee to apprise Lok Sabha Speaker of attack, will also move to court: SourcesTrinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee will inform Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla about the alleged attack on him on Saturday. He plans to tak...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
PM Modi pays tribute to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her birth anniversary, recalls her contribution to nation-buildingIn a post on X, the Prime Minister offered his salutations to Ahilyabai Holkar and remembered her for her intelligence, compassion, and unw...
31 May, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
EU says won't be 'neutral mediator' between Ukraine and RussiaEurope has made clear that it will not play the role of a neutral facilitator between Ukraine and Russia. The European Union firmly backs U...
28 May, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Amid West Asia tensions, Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes’; seeks $1.5 trillion US military boostAmerica's President Donald Trump is seeking a massive $1.5 trillion investment for the US military. He stated Iran is eager to reach a deal...
27 May, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, analysis findsA new CSIS report has warned that the United States could take up to three years to replenish key missile stockpiles depleted during the Ir...
27 May, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Is US military running out of Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot, THAAD interceptors after using advanced weapons in Iran war? Analysis reveals shocking findingsWashington think tank analysis factors in the Republican Trump administration's historic defense budget proposal of $1.5 trillion for 2027.
27 May, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on KyivRussia deployed the Oreshnik hypersonic missile in a large-scale drone and missile assault on Kyiv. The attack resulted in at least two fat...
24 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
PM Modi’s gift fits a long tradition of political candyPontrefact cakes are liquorice sweets. They are small and black with a medicinal-sweet taste which liquorice lovers adore, and everyone els...
24 May, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Rajnath Singh begins Vietnam, South Korea visit; focus on defence industrial tiesDefence minister Rajnath Singh is on a four-day visit to Vietnam and South Korea. The trip aims to strengthen defence ties and maritime coo...
19 May, 2026, 12.25 AM IST