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On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and more- Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold slips as Treasury yields and rate hike expectations increase
- President Xi Jinping directs PLA to speed up modernisation
- Quote of the day by Plato: ‘In politics we presume that everyone who knows how to get votes knows how to…’ – Greek philosopher calls out the lack of judgement and severity of its consequencesQuote of the day by Plato: We often elect leaders based on charisma and public speaking skills, mirroring how we'd choose a pilot by their ...01 Jul, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- US Stock Market: US Supreme Court shields Fed independence, but leaves central bank more isolatedThe US Supreme Court has reaffirmed the Federal Reserve’s independence by blocking attempts to allow presidential removal of its governors ...01 Jul, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- Greek proverb of the day: 'He who plunders with a little boat is a pirate, he who plunders with a fleet is a...' - this inspiring saying teaches life lessons on power, justice, perception and why appearances can be deceivingGreek proverb of the day: Greek saying highlights how power and influence drastically alter perceptions of similar actions. A proverb illus...01 Jul, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
- On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- Why are gold and silver prices up today, and will precious metals continue to rise or drop again? Gold rebounds from multi-month low but remains set for biggest quarterly loss in yearsGold and silver prices moved higher on Tuesday after recent declines, but both metals remain on track for major monthly and quarterly losse...30 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
- Quote of the Day Lao Tzu: ‘Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much…’ Chinese philosopher on balance and patience in leadershipAncient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu's wisdom on leadership, particularly his "small fish" analogy, highlights the perils of over-interferen...30 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: 'The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom...' Why fear can create obedience in children but not honesty explained by Italian Renaissance era philosopherNiccolò Machiavelli’s widely shared quote, “The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom,” reflects on the limit...29 Jun, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
- NCP(SP) next after UBT Sena? Party split rumours gather paceMaharashtra's political landscape is shifting as Shiv Sena (Shinde) reportedly targets NCP(SP) MPs for defections, following a similar move...27 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- What challenges lie ahead for the US-Israel-Lebanon agreement?Lebanon and Israel have signed a US-brokered deal to end hostilities, but experts question its effectiveness. Israel insists on Hezbollah's...27 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
- Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identityWest Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian ...26 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
- South Korea court gives ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee seven-year jail term for briberySouth Korea's former First Lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to seven years in prison for accepting bribes, including luxury jewellery, ...26 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- Russia’s premier foreign policy forum "Primakov Readings" brought together 400 experts from 17 countriesMoscow hosted the 'Primakov Readings' forum, marking IMEMO's 70th anniversary. Global experts convened to discuss a 'World Without Rules: P...26 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM 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
- Life lesson of the day by John Locke: 'Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge, it is thinking that...' - motivational quote by English philosopher reveals why reading alone won't make you smarter and how to turn information into knowledgeLife lesson of the day by John Locke: Philosopher John Locke reminds us that mere reading isn't enough for true knowledge. He emphasizes th...23 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
- Keir Starmer turned India-UK FTA into his tenure defining deal. Here's howKeir Starmer's Labour government, which secured a landslide victory, prioritized strengthening ties with India, culminating in the India-UK...22 Jun, 2026, 06.42 PM 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
- Best proverb of the day: 'Anyone can be polite to a king, but...' Life lessons from African proverb on human character, humility, ecosystem ethics, arrogance, social status, intentional kindness and moral nobilityBest proverb of the day: "Anyone can be polite to a king, but it takes a gentleman to be polite to a beggar" is an African proverb that exp...22 Jun, 2026, 04.40 AM IST
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