World War II

World War-II bomb find in Britain, explosion felt up to 24KM

A World War 2-era bomb was found in a residential area of Exeter city near London, the capital of Britain. A video of the explosion of this bomb is also becoming increasingly viral.

Feb 11, 2023, 14:46 PM IST

World War 2-era bomb find in a residential area of Exeter city near London

A World War 2-era bomb was found in a residential area of Exeter city near London, the capital of Britain. A video of the explosion of this bomb is also becoming increasingly viral.

Feb 11, 2023, 13:40 PM IST

Poland demands $1.3 trillion reparation from Germany for the Nazis WWII Invasion

Poland's right-wing government argues that the country which was the war's first victim has not been fully compensated by neighbouring Germany, which is now one of its major partners within the European Union.

Sep 01, 2022, 19:17 PM IST

Vladimir Putin to mark World War II anniversary as Russia pounds eastern Ukraine

June 22 is a significant date in Russia as the "Day of Remembrance and Sorrow" marks when Hitler`s Nazi Germany forces invaded the Soviet Union in World War Two. It is also commemorated in Ukraine and neighbouring Belarus, then part of the Soviet Union.

Jun 22, 2022, 14:43 PM IST

Russia's military action in Ukraine a 'timely and necessary response' to West: Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a parade in Moscow to celebrate his country's 1945 victory over Nazi Germany. 

May 09, 2022, 13:27 PM IST

'Survived Hitler, murdered by Putin': World War II Holocaust survivor killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv

"Putin managed to `accomplish` what even Hitler couldn`t," Ukraine's Defence Ministry said on 96-year-old's death.

Mar 22, 2022, 12:41 PM IST

Delhi Airport's first-ever British-era runway built during WW II refurbished

Runway 09/27 at Delhi's IGI was the first ever runway built at the airport for military purposes and has now been transformed into a modern one operational for commercial use. 

Jan 05, 2022, 16:03 PM IST

Bob Dole, war hero and longtime US senator, dies at 98

Bob Dole had tried three times to become US president. The last was in 1996 when he won the Republican nomination only to see President Bill Clinton re-elected. 

Dec 06, 2021, 07:09 AM IST

US intelligence director says China is top threat to America

Donald Trump administration officials have been stepping up their anti-China rhetoric for months.

Dec 05, 2020, 02:15 AM IST

G20 summit: PM Narendra Modi terms COVID-19 biggest challenge since World War II; calls for new global index post-corona

At the G20 summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a new global index based on talent, technology, transparency and trusteeship towards the planet in the post-corona world.

Nov 22, 2020, 00:11 AM IST

Ex-Nazi guard Bruno Dey, aged 93, convicted of 5,232 murders, gets 2-year suspended prison sentence

Rolled into the courtroom in a wheelchair and hiding his face behind a blue folder, Bruno D. acknowledged he had been an SS guard in the Stutthof concentration camp near Gdansk in what was then occupied Poland, but he said his presence did not amount to guilt.

Jul 25, 2020, 11:55 AM IST

Rajnath Singh to attend 75th Victory Day Parade of World War II in Moscow

A Tri-Service 75-Member Indian Military Contingent has already reached Moscow to participate in the Victory Parade along with Russian contingent and other invited contingents. 
 

Jun 20, 2020, 15:59 PM IST

India to send Tri-Service contingent to participate in 75th Victory Day Parade of World War II in Russia's Moscow

It may be recalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had written to Russian President Vladimir Putin a congratulatory message on the occasion of the Victory Day (May 9).

Jun 17, 2020, 18:11 PM IST

PM Mark Rutte offers Netherlands' first apology for WWII persecution of Jews

Only 38,000 of the 140,000 Jews who lived in the Netherlands survived World War II, but no government apology had been offered for the role the authorities played.

Jan 27, 2020, 08:16 AM IST

Here's why filmmaker Taika Waititi is playing Adolf Hitler in 'Jojo Rabbit'

During the film`s premiere at American Legion Post 43 on Tuesday night, Waititi explained why despite other actors being on his wish list to play the role, he took on the part himself.

Oct 18, 2019, 15:12 PM IST

Hiroshima marks 74th anniversary of World War II atomic bombing

A moment of silence was observed at 8.15 a.m., the exact time on August 6, 1945, when a uranium-core atomic bomb named "Little Boy" dropped by a US bomber exploded above Hiroshima killing an estimated 140,000 people by the end of that year.

Aug 06, 2019, 14:19 PM IST

'Thank You' - Queen Elizabeth and world leaders pay tribute D-Day veterans

Sixteen countries attended the commemorations: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

 

Jun 05, 2019, 19:47 PM IST

Indian Army patrol team discovers wreckage of World War II US aircraft in Arunachal Pradesh's Roing

The patrol moved cross-country for 30 km in thick jungles and snow covered areas for eight days to trace out the wreckage.

Apr 04, 2019, 13:50 PM IST

5W1H: Day 2 of Kulbhushan Jadhav case hearing at International Court of Justice

The hearings on Kulbhushan Jadhav case started from Monday which saw both India and Pakistan presenting their arguments before the top UN court, which was set up after World War II to resolve international disputes. Watch this video to know more.

Feb 19, 2019, 17:04 PM IST