HP opposes centre's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, says new norms will burden state with Rs 164 crore annually and reduce wagesHimachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Ani...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM 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...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Germany trains resume after technical glitch paralyses networkGermany's rail network is back on track after a nationwide communication system failure halted all trains on Tuesday. Deutsche Bahn technic...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Shutdown across Ladakh as LAB, KDA push for 'credible dialogue' with CentreLadakh observed a shutdown as the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance protested the Centre's alleged failure to honor agreements f...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.14 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
Italy brings Botticelli masterpiece to India, cultural ties to deepen further: Envoy Antonio BartoliItaly is deepening its ties with India through cultural exchanges, highlighted by the 'One Mother, Many Mother Tongues' exhibition in New D...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Railways showed the way. What should India electrify next?If railway electrification was one of the defining infrastructure decisions of the twentieth century, the electrification and redesign of I...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Donald Trump insists Italian PM Meloni 'asked, over and over' for photo with him at G7US President Donald Trump has reignited a public feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, alleging she repeatedly sought photos wit...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
BEST employees' unions call off strike; bus services to resume in MumbaiMumbai's BEST bus services are set to resume after a three-day indefinite strike was called off Sunday night. Following crucial talks with ...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Venice may hike visitor entry fee to €50 to curb overtourismVenice's new mayor, Simone Venturini, proposes a significant hike in the city's controversial entrance fee, potentially reaching €50 on pea...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Day 3 of BEST strike: Mumbai bus operations hit; 100 buses deployed for NEET studentsMumbai's bus services remain crippled for a third day as BEST employees continue their strike, impacting millions of commuters. Despite gov...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 1000th match: A look at milestone matches in tournament's historyThe FIFA World Cup is set to witness its 1,000th match, a historic milestone for the tournament. From the inaugural games in 1930 to the th...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Two trains collide north of London, multiple injuries reportedA serious collision involving two trains has occurred north of London, near Bedford, resulting in multiple injuries. Emergency services, in...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
BEST strike day two: Commuters face hardships as buses remain off roadsMumbai's public transport ground to a halt for a second day as BEST employees continued their strike despite government intervention and th...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
BEST bus strike in Mumbai today: Check timing, affected services and areasBEST Srike in Mumbai Today Update: Mumbai commuters face potential public transport disruption as BEST employees start an indefinite strike...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Mumbai BEST employees announce indefinite strike: Why they're protesting and how it could disrupt your travelBEST employees are launching an indefinite strike from Thursday midnight. This action could disrupt bus services across Mumbai and electric...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Ride-hailing app Bolt expands to Italy in bid to shake up underserved marketEstonia-based Bolt will work with hundreds of drivers in Milan - either official cab drivers or private hire car drivers - and expects to s...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST