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Bengal government declares July 6 public holiday on Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversaryWest Bengal has declared July 6 a public holiday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, recognizing him ...26 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST- Crude oil prices crash 42% from April’s $126 peak. More downside coming?Global oil markets are stabilizing after months of turmoil caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure and war damage. Crude prices have plummet...25 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
- Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful twin quakesVenezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency Wednesday as two massive earthquakes caused buildings in the capital to crumble an...25 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
- In Mexico, World Cup revives pain of missing loved onesAs the World Cup returns to Mexico, mothers like Norma Laguna are reminded of their missing children, a grim reality for over 135,000 famil...24 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Oil Price Today (June 23): Crude oil near $78 per barrel as investors track flows through Hormuz. What’s next?Brent crude futures rose 24 cents, or 0.38%, to $78.15 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained 33 cents, or 0.46%, to $74.19 a ...23 Jun, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
- Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 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
- Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...17 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
- Barack Obama's reading list: 6 books that explore identity, power, history and ambition you must readFormer President Barack Obama's annual book recommendations highlight diverse genres and voices. This year's list includes Percival Everett...16 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Green power push gets grid backingIndia is setting standard timelines for power transmission projects. This aims to match infrastructure development with new electricity gen...16 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- 'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopeningShipping groups are hesitant to resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. An agreement between the US and Iran promises its reopening. H...15 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
- BBC Layoffs: Around 2,000 jobs at risk as broadcaster plans 10% cost cuts; Who may lose their jobs and whyBBC Layoff 2026: The BBC is preparing to cut approximately 2,000 jobs, equivalent to around 10% of its workforce costs, as part of a wider ...15 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- Hulk Hogan cause of death: Police close investigation nearly one year after wrestling legend's passingClearwater Police have officially closed their investigation into the July 2025 death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, whose real name was T...07 Jun, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
- $35 million Newport beach mansion, near-zero declared income: How California techie supplied US equipment to Iran for over a decadeA dual Iranian-American tech executive, Jamshid Ghomi, was arrested at his $35 million mansion for allegedly running an illegal export oper...04 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
- K Annamalai holds talks with BJP brass; leaders ask him to pause exit plansIn the heart of New Delhi, K Annamalai, the former president of the Tamil Nadu BJP, engaged in critical discussions with senior party leade...03 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
- Karnataka Chief Minister swearing-in ceremony: state Government announces half-day office closureBengaluru will observe a half-day holiday on June 3 for government staff. This is to facilitate the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-...02 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
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