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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially commissioned three state-of-the-art, indigenously built naval platforms in Kolkata today, June 21, 2026. This landmark event at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port saw the induction of the stealth frigate INS Dunagiri, the advanced survey vessel INS Sanshodhak, and the anti-submarine warfare craft INS Agray.

As the world celebrates International Yoga Day 2026, let's understand how an ancient Indian practice reached United Nations, and recorded one of the highest levels of support a UN resolution. Read on to know more.

The political future of U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hangs in the balance as reports suggest he may be preparing to announce a departure timetable as early as Monday, June 22, 2026. Facing intense internal pressure following a string of scandals and poor polling, the embattled leader is reportedly considering an "orderly exit" to prevent further chaos within the Labour Party.

Why ia International Yoga Day observed on June 21? The day coincides with the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In yogic tradition too, the date holds importance. All you need to know.

Over 68% of users view AI chatbots as humanlike. Discover how virtual peers, holographic marriages, and digital companions are reshaping isolation and intimacy.

The long-standing strategic alignment between Washington and Jerusalem is facing its most severe test in years. Following the Trump administration's recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran—aimed at de-escalating regional hostilities and securing the Strait of Hormuz—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself in an increasingly isolated and precarious position.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed in the tri-series final with 94 runs off 29 balls, including a rapid fifty in only 11 balls against Sri Lanka A.

US Vice President JD Vance said conditions in Lebanon are improving despite reports of 16 deaths in Nabatieh. His remarks come ahead of US-Iran discussions in Switzerland involving Steve Witkoff and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

Delhi's monsoon may be delayed until July 6-10 as slow progress over Maharashtra and the absence of a Bay of Bengal weather system stall its advance. Light rain and thunderstorms are forecast this week.

From teaching life's biggest lessons to being our strongest pillar, fathers play an irreplaceable role in our lives. This Father's Day, celebrate the bond you share with your dad and post your dad on your social media with the below-listed heartfelt and Instagram-worthy captions.

The situation in Gaza has reached a harrowing new low as Israeli airstrikes on a residential building in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood claimed the lives of four members of a single family, including two women and a child.

Before the match, Neuer announced that he would retire after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old goalkeeper was part of Germany's World Cup-winning squad in 2014 and is now featuring in his fifth consecutive World Cup.

Donald Trump is once again pitching a new name for ICE. In a Truth Social poll, the US president asked supporters whether the immigration enforcement agency should become "NICE", claiming the rebrand would change public perception and leave critics scrambling.

Yash's Toxic has been trending again after the makers dropped a hint on social media. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film has been postponed multiple times. Read on to know more.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has reached a volatile flashpoint this June 2026. As Kyiv executes strategic, long-range drone strikes targeting vital Russian oil infrastructure—including hits deep within the Tyumen region and near Moscow—the Kremlin is retaliating with intensified aerial bombardments.

Brazil winger Raphinha suffered a right thigh injury during his side's 3-0 victory over Haiti, but the team remains hopeful he can recover in time to feature later in the FIFA World Cup 2026

An anti-drug trafficking raid by French police in a Paris suburb takes a bizarre turn after investigators uncover an authenticated Pablo Picasso painting alongside cannabis resin, cash, and luxury goods.

Here are all the details for the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on Day 11: Belgium vs Iran, Uruguay vs Cabo Verde, New Zealand vs Egypt and Argentina vs Austria

Japanese football fans have once again earned praise for cleaning stadiums after FIFA World Cup matches. But back home, a viral social media post has sparked a debate, with critics arguing that many men who tidy up in public still leave most household chores and childcare to women.