On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ocean’s Eleven star George Clooney: ‘Shutting down the government is not how you make government work’ – hot take on effective governance, responsibility and democracyGeorge Clooney criticizes government shutdowns, stating they hinder effective governance and harm citizens. He emphasizes that elected offi...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadowsAs the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by ad...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach IranUS forces have intercepted another ship trying to bypass their blockade of Iranian ports. The Gambia-flagged vessel, Lian Star, ignored war...
30 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Greenland's independence champion despised Denmark. Trump changed his mindAs Greenland grapples with its quest for independence, a wave of rethinking has emerged. The persistent calls from US President Donald Trum...
29 May, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Details emerge of a potential Iran deal as US cites progressA significant deal is emerging between the United States and Iran. This agreement aims to end the ongoing war and reopen the vital Strait o...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Ministry of questionable questions: Satire on India's press conference cultureA sharp satire on Indian press conferences, where tough questions are dodged with grand civilisational rhetoric, scripted patriotism, and t...
23 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Amal Clooney: ‘As women, we may not be a minority, but there is a bond that we all share; it is...’ - What the Lebanese-British human rights advocate understood about the struggles of womenQuote of the Day by Amal Clooney highlights a universal bond among women, transcending geography, religion, and culture. It focused on shar...
22 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Loud, broken, baffling: Britain reflects on America at 250 in the age of TrumpBritons view America in 2026 through the lens of President Donald Trump. This perception often precedes any admiration for the nation's qua...
21 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Norwegian journalist, who questioned PM Modi, got suspended from Facebook and InstagramNorwegian journalist Helle Lyng reported her Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended after questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi....
20 May, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
‘Colonial mindset’: Norwegian newspaper publishes cartoon of PM Modi as snake charmer, calls him ‘a cunning and slightly irritating man’; triggers massive backlashA Norwegian newspaper published a cartoon of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that sparked outrage. Critics called the illustration raci...
20 May, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Who is Sibi George? The seasoned diplomat who drew social media attentionSibi George, a seasoned diplomat and Arabic speaker, gained viral attention for his response to a journalist during PM Modi's European tour...
19 May, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
India has one sixth of world's population but not one sixth of world's problems: MEA Secretary Sibi GeorgeIndia reiterated its firm stance on human rights protection, maintaining its belief in democracy and the country's constitution after a Nor...
19 May, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
After journalist's human rights query, India rejects allegations, defends democratic valuesIndia has firmly rejected claims of human rights violations. A senior diplomat highlighted the nation's constitutional commitment to justic...
19 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Who is Sibi George? MEA diplomat defending India's Press Freedom as PM Narendra Modi gets heckled by Norwegian journalistSibi George: Senior Indian diplomat Sibi George has gone viral after a sharp exchange with a Norwegian journalist over India’s democracy, h...
19 May, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Helle Lyng reaches out to Rahul Gandhi amid PM Modi controversy in Norway, asks, “Would you be available for a phone interview?”Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng sought an interview with Rahul Gandhi after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly avoided her questions i...
19 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Who is Helle Lyng, the journalist who asked PM Modi, “Why don’t you take questions from the freest press in the world?”A Norwegian journalist raised questions about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's limited media engagement during a joint press event. She highl...
19 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST