June 2026

Once the capital of Virginia and the largest, most prosperous colony in British America, Colonial Williamsburg offers visitors a fascinating journey into the origins of the United States. This meticulously restored 18th-century city serves as a living window into the nation’s past, preserving the people, places, and ideas that shaped modern America.Beyond exploring its remarkable…

England captain Harry Brook (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: England have named their playing XI for the opening T20I against India, with captain Harry Brook set to lead an experienced side in the five-match series opener at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Wednesday.The hosts have gone with a seasoned lineup that boasts more than…

‘No intrusion… transgression in absence of demarcation’: Kiran Rijiju NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju has rejected the claim of a tribal body from his home state that the Chinese army has occupied parts of their land. He emphasised that there is no “intrusion” into the Indian side, though transgressions are committed by both countries…

Iran says no further talks unless US honours MoU Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday warned that Tehran is prepared for war if the United States does not comply with the memorandum of understanding (MoU). He further insisted that negotiations on a final agreement will not move forward until Washington…

GST’s taxpayer base has expanded significantly since its rollout, rising from 66.5 lakh in 2017 to 1.65 crore as of May 2026, reflecting greater formalisation of the economy. When the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was rolled out on July 1, 2017, it marked India’s biggest overhaul of indirect taxation since Independence. Replacing a patchwork…

The South film industry had another busy day with legal developments, significant personal announcements, political clarifications, and exciting updates from films in the making. Stories from the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam film industries grabbed attention and kept fans engaged throughout the day. Here’s a roundup of the biggest South cinema stories you shouldn’t miss….

Home pulls your attention today, Virgo. The Moon settles in a domestic zone and brings comfort, family contact, and thoughts around property, repairs, decoration, and the small pleasures that make a house feel lived in.Your mother’s support stands out. She may guide you, defend you or provide the kind of guidance that helps clear your…

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has announced the Round 2 seat allotment result for JoSAA Counselling 2026. Candidates who participated in the counselling process can now check their seat allotment status by visiting the official website, josaa.nic.in.To access the allotment result, candidates need to log in using their Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main application…

When something in our life collapses, a job, a relationship, a plan we’d built everything around, it can feel like nothing but loss. Just wreckage. The 13th-century poet Rumi saw it differently. Where there is ruin, he wrote, there is hope for a treasure. It’s a startling way to look at disaster. Rumi isn’t pretending…

The knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues with an intriguing all-European contest as France meet Sweden in the Round of 32 at the New York New Jersey Stadium. There is no margin for error now. One team will move a step closer to the trophy, while the other will see its World…