Beneath the Alps, Switzerland quietly built an underground network so large it feels like another countryHidden beneath the Swiss Alps is one of the world’s most remarkable engineering networks: more than 1,400 tunnels spanning over 2,000 kilom...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
The San Andreas fault just reached a level scientists haven’t seen in 1,000 years—Is California ready for what comes next?A new study suggests the San Andreas Fault has reached stress levels not seen in nearly 1,000 years. While scientists are not predicting an...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Europe heatwave: What France, Italy and other countries are facingEurope is battling a severe heatwave with France issuing its highest alert across over half the nation and the UK bracing for temperatures ...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM 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
Ukraine attack kills five as Crimea halts public fuel salesA Ukrainian drone assault on Crimea has claimed four lives and injured 28, according to Russian-installed officials. Another strike in Kras...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
NEET-UG re-exam today; over 22 lakh candidates set to take test under heavy securityNEET-UG 2026 re-exam Sunday 21 June: Authorities have deployed extensive police forces, surveillance and jammers across thousands of center...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
In 1879, an inventor kept a carbon-filament bulb glowing for hours, and electric light began changing life after darkThomas Edison's 1879 breakthrough with a long-lasting carbon filament bulb revolutionized electric lighting, moving it from experimental to...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca StraitThailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Oil Price Today (June 17): Crude oil dips below $80, near 3-month low ahead of US-Iran agreement. Will liquid gold fall more?The interim agreement, expected to be signed on Friday, would grant Tehran significant economic incentives, including the immediate ability...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Direct AC buses could connect Delhi with Jewar airport soonDelhi is set to launch a direct air-conditioned bus service to Noida International Airport. This initiative aims to improve public transpor...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Northeast’s rise under PM Modi is one of India’s biggest success stories: Sarbananda SonowalThe Northeast region of India has transformed into a major economic growth hub; significant investments in infrastructure, digital connecti...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Tesla presented misleading 'Full Self-Driving' safety data to European regulatorsIn a bold move to secure European approval for its Full Self-Driving technology, Tesla has shared crucial safety data with Swedish and Dutc...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Hormuz halt forces Middle East trade into huge rewiringA year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
WFH 2.0 in Gurgaon? Haryana wants companies to adopt work from home to beat traffic, save fuelHaryana urges private firms to embrace work-from-home and staggered schedules to combat traffic congestion and rising fuel costs. This init...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Air India crash report: AAIB says AI-171 crash probe in final analysis stage, urges restraint on speculationOne year after the Air India flight AI171 crash, the AAIB released a second interim report. The investigation into the Boeing 787-8's fatal...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Driving licence may remain valid till 50 years of age: Govt plans big change to DL validity, online vehicle transfer processThe Centre is considering a major overhaul of driving licence and vehicle services, potentially extending licence validity until age 50 and...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.28 AM IST