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
Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources sayIran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has formed new secret groups in Iraq. These cells are carrying out drone attacks on Gulf nations like Kuwa...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
India's Bimal Patel elected UN's ITLOS tribunal judgeThe election was held within the framework of the 36th Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi flags incidents of anti-India hate in USCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has highlighted a disturbing increase in anti-India hate incidents across the United States. He cited a rec...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Ageing EVMs, more booths: EC seeks Rs 500 crore ahead of 2029 pollsThe Election Commission of India is preparing for the 2029 general elections. It needs over ₹500 crore to buy new electronic voting machine...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Iran's Khamenei says he approved US MoU despite reservations; says future talks will be face-to-faceIran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a memorandum of understanding with the United States. He expressed reservations but gra...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
QS Rankings 2027: These are the world's best universities right now. Here's where India standsMIT has once again secured the top spot in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with Imperial College London and Stanford University shar...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
What's in Trump's deal for Tehran? The 14-point US-Iran pact as read by American officialThe U.S. and Iran have signed an interim agreement to halt hostilities and open the Strait of Hormuz, with a 60-day negotiation period to f...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
OpenAI chief tells G7 to 'not cede responsibilities' to AI giantsAt the G7 summit, OpenAI's Sam Altman implored global leaders to take charge of artificial intelligence regulation. He champions the idea t...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
AI executives gather at G7 as Europeans seek checks on American dominanceIn a rare huddle of AI industry figures, leaders of three of the most powerful AI companies -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google DeepMind CEO D...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Iran will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US, according to leaksA tentative deal between Iran and the U.S. will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil passage. Iran will be allowed to sell its oil with...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.00 PM 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
India: UNSC reforms will be a failure if only non-permanent membership is expandedIndia has cautioned that reforming the UN Security Council will be inadequate if only non-permanent seats are added. Permanent Representati...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
A diminished United States of AmericaA deal to end the Persian Gulf war is nearing. Iran has strengthened its position and will set terms. The agreement will lift blockades and...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the United Nation's ILOA historic international agreement has been adopted at the UN's International Labour Organization. This landmark convention aims to extend ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: United Nations wants 'massive re-think' of US immigration enforcementThe United Nations rights chief, Volker Turk, has called on the United States to rethink its immigration policies. He highlighted concerns ...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST