Bengaluru Ranked Among World's Best Food Cities In 2026 Bengaluru has added another achievement to its growing global reputation. Known internationally as India's technology hub, the city is now gaining recognition for its thriving culinary landscape. According to Time Out's World's Best Cities for Food 2026 ranking, Bengaluru has secured the 13th position among the top food destinations across the globe.

Maharashtrian Batata Bhaat Recipe: A Traditional Comfort Food You Must Try Indian cuisine is known for transforming simple ingredients into flavorful and satisfying meals. Among Maharashtra's many treasured recipes, Phodiniche Batate Bhaat stands out as a comforting dish that combines everyday pantry staples with traditional cooking techniques. Made using cooked rice, potatoes, aromatic spices, and a flavorful tempering, t

Dhaba-Style Onion Paratha Recipe: Easy Tips for Perfect Taste Nothing matches the comfort of a freshly cooked onion paratha served hot with a dollop of butter, chilled curd, or tangy pickle. This traditional Indian flatbread has remained a favorite across generations, from family kitchens to bustling roadside dhabas. The combination of soft whole wheat dough and a flavorful onion stuffing creates a satisfying meal that can

Cockroach Janta Party begins nationwide youth protest India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party has launched a nationwide youth protest campaign, with hundreds of students and young supporters gathering in Pune on Thursday. The rally at Savitribai Phule Pune University marked the latest show of strength by the youth-led movement, which has quickly grown from an online protest symbol into a wider campaign on education, unemployment and government

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National Mall markings trigger federal probe U.S. Park Police have opened an investigation after large “8647” markings appeared on the grass of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., adding a fresh flashpoint to the debate over a number sequence tied to opposition against President Donald Trump. Officials said the markings appeared as brown discoloration on the lawn near the World War II Memorial, with some digits mo

Funeral Postponed Iran has postponed the state funeral of late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, now scheduled for late June or early July, according to Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani. The delay allows the first 10 days of Muharram, a period of mourning for Imam Hussein, to conclude before the ceremony begins. Authorities anticipate one of the largest public gatherings in Iran’s history, with up to 20 million people expected to participat

Iran Condemns U.S. Attack on Indian Commercial Vessel Iran strongly condemned Friday’s, June 11, 2026 attack on a commercial ship near the Strait of Hormuz, which killed at least three Indian nationals. The Iranian Foreign Ministry described the incident as “armed robbery and State piracy” and extended condolences to the families of the deceased sailors.

The World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies schedule begins with three separate host-nation events across North America, giving Mexico, Canada and the United States their own kickoff celebrations. The first ceremony is set for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Mexico City Stadium, widely known as Estadio Azteca, before Mexico face South Africa in the opening match. Two more ceremonies follow on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto and Los Angeles. World Cup 2026 opening ceremoni

The World Cup 2026 begins Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Mexico City, putting Group A, U.S. host cities and FIFA ticket pricing under early attention. The expanded World Cup 2026 features 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities across Mexico, Canada and the United States, creating the largest tournament schedule in FIFA World Cup history. World Cup 2026 Group A starts in Mexico Mexico opens the tournament against

San Jose neighborhood World Cup watch parties will bring free public viewing events to cultural business districts across the city beginning at 12:00 PM local time on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The “Kick Off in the Districts” series starts at Eastridge Center with Mexico’s match against South Africa, expanding World Cup celebrations beyond downtown San Jose. San Jose Neighborhood World Cup Watch Parties Start at Eastridge Center San Jose wi

U.S. forces disabled the Guinea-Bissau-flagged M/T Jalveer in the Gulf of Oman at 7:20 AM GST on Thursday, June 11, 2026, according to U.S. Central Command. The strike occurred at 11:20 PM ET on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the United States. CENTCOM said an American aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the tanker’s engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with U.S. directions. The command said the vessel was attempting to transport oil from Iran under a blockad

Gold and silver prices rose, with the US dollar steady against major currencies. Gold Price Gold (per oz): $4,083.40 (↑) Gold 24K (per 10g): ₹1,257,600 approx Gold 22K (per 10g): ₹1,151,400 approx Silver Price Silver (per oz): $63.89 (↑) (₹6,120 approx) Silver (per kg): $1,954.85 (₹1,870,000 approx)

South Korea has imposed a record privacy fine on Coupang after a large-scale data leak exposed customer information and triggered fresh concerns about ecommerce security. The breach reportedly involved names, phone numbers, delivery addresses and purchase history, making it one of the most serious customer data exposure cases linked to the country’s online retail industry. The Personal Information Protection Commission said its investiga

Vijay’s Maiden Address at NITI Aayog Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to make his first address at the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on Thursday, 11 June 2026, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The meeting is chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and brings together Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors from across India. CM Vijay is expected to present Tamil Nadu’s priorities regar

India and Russia are preparing to host the first INNOPROM International Industrial Technology Exhibition in India, marking a fresh push in their expanding economic and industrial partnership. The event is scheduled to take place from September 9 to 11 at Bharat Mandapam Exhibition and Convention Centre in New Delhi, bringing together manufacturers, investors, technology companies, industrial buyers and government representatives. The exhib

Why Cows Chew Their Food Twice: The Stomach That Can Hold More Than an SUV Tank A cow’s rumen capacity is one of nature’s most surprising designs. In an adult cow, this large stomach chamber can hold enough food and liquid to compare with — or even exceed — the fuel tank of many heavy SUVs. But the real story is not just size. It is how cows turn tough grass into energy. Watch our Instagram reel explaining this surprising cow fac

BRS Files Objection Over TRS Name The BRS party has formally raised an objection regarding Kavitha’s newly approved party, Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS). The Election Commission of India (ECI) granted approval for the name despite BRS’s complaint. BRS argues that using the name “TRS” could confuse voters and unfairly leverage Telangana sentiment, which they claim is historically tied to their party. Sources indicate that a

Israel’s government has announced a $350 million investment to create 61 new settlements across the occupied West Bank. Led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, this initiative is one of the largest settlement expansions in recent decades. Funding is allocated for roads, temporary housing, and public facilities, allowing construction to begin even before formal planning approvals are finalized. Funding and strate

PM Modi Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached a historic milestone on Wednesday, becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister. With an unbroken tenure of 4,399 consecutive days since first taking office on May 26, 2014, Modi surpassed the record previously held by India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who ser