PM Modi invited to Khamenei's funeral as Iran prepares for burial of longtime supreme leaderPrime Minister Narendra Modi has received an invitation from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to attend the burial of the late Supreme L...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Donald Trump Avenue: India now has a road named after US president. Here is where and whyHyderabad has renamed a road near the US Consulate to "Donald Trump Avenue" to mark America's 250th Independence Day. The move by the Telan...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Quote of the day by Virat Kohli: ‘Irrespective of whether you have talent or not, one has to …’ – Legendary cricketer on why talent alone is never enoughCricket icon Virat Kohli emphasizes that talent alone is insufficient for success, highlighting the indispensable role of relentless hard w...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
International Yoga Day 2026: Theme, significance, history and celebrationsInternational Yoga Day 2026, on June 21, champions "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," highlighting yoga's role in promoting longevity and well-bein...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Why are Poland and Ukraine at odds about their history?Poland has expressed strong disapproval after Ukraine named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group responsible f...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Indian tourists abroad: Viral reels, volume travel and culture clash debateA reflection on viral videos of Indian tourists abroad, exploring debates over travel behaviour, Instagram culture, and the tension between...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Pakistan issues visas to Indian pilgrims for attending events on Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversaryNew Delhi: The Pakistan High Commission has granted 438 visas to Indian pilgrims for events commemorating Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death ann...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Opal Lee Juneteenth: 'We have simply got to make people aware that none of us are...'- a powerful message of equality, hope, and change by civil rights activist, known as the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth'Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' championed the idea that true freedom is a collective responsibility. Her lifelong mission, insp...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.25 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
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
PM Modi greets people of West Bengal on 'Paschimbanga Divas'Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to West Bengal on 'Paschimbanga Divas', observed on June 20. This day commemorates the 1947...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
VP Radhakrishnan in Ladakh, PM Modi in Kolkata as India marks Yoga DayVice President CP Radhakrishnan is in Ladakh for International Yoga Day, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead celebrations in Kolka...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln for Juneteenth: 'Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for...' - the Great Emancipator's inspiring words on freedom for all, equality, liberty and justiceQuote of the day by Abraham Lincoln for Juneteenth: Abraham Lincoln's words, spoken during a divided America, underscore the universal natu...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: 'The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are...' - the Union Army officer's General Order No. 3 marked the end of slavery in TexasQuote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce ...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Juneteenth 2026: Where and how NYC, Southern California and Central Illinois are celebrating the federal holidayJuneteenth celebrations are underway nationwide, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events range from food festivals and parades ...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Juneteenth 2026: History, significance and everything you need to know about the holiday marking the end of slaveryJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks th...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Father's Day 2026: Date, history and why the world celebrates fathers on different daysFather's Day 2026 Date: Father's Day in 2026 falls on June 21, observed on the third Sunday of June. This tradition honors fathers and fath...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.39 AM IST