Abraham Lincoln
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Iran claims it struck US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, forcing it to retreat from regional water
World | Mar 13, 2026, 10:40 AM ISTThe IRGC said the strike rendered the carrier non-operational and compelled the strike group to withdraw from the area at high speed. However, the Iranian authorities framed the operation as part of Tehran’s effort to defend its sovereignty and deter foreign military pressure in the region.
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Abraham Lincoln's India connection: Why he is taught in Indian classrooms
World | Feb 12, 2026, 09:05 AM ISTAbraham Lincoln's ideas about democracy, liberty and equality were quite popular among Indian freedom fighters, including Mahatma Gandhi. Many of his phrases had also became popular at that time, and thus, he is still taught in Indian classrooms.
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Armada heading to Iran, time is running out: Trump's latest warning
World | Jan 28, 2026, 06:43 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump stressed that “time is running out” for Tehran to agree to a deal that would prevent the development of nuclear weapons, framing the situation as urgent and pivotal.
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Me after spending 10 mins in garden: Netizens react as Abraham Lincoln's wax statue melts in US heat
Trending | Jun 26, 2024, 05:35 PM ISTThe statue was created by Virginia-based artist Sandy Williams IV at Camp Barker in Washington, and is an iconic symbol of Black history in the US and America's monument culture. It was reduced to a droopy mess as temperatures soared to nearly three digits (Fahrenheit) across the country.
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Donald Trump ranked as worst president in US history, Joe Biden ranks 14th
World | Feb 21, 2024, 02:07 PM ISTAbraham Lincoln was ranked as the best President ahead of Franklin Roosevelt, George Washington and Teddy Roosevelt. The survey said Trump's rank was determined on the basis of his radical departure from political, institutional and legal norms.
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July 4 isn't just US independence day, it's also day Presidents kick the bucket. You read that right
World | Jul 04, 2022, 10:30 AM ISTThe Fourth of July, as the world knows, is the day that independence was declared. But there also is a strange connection to the holiday. Three Presidents died on the day, and conspiracists believe that this fact is more than just a coincidence.
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In Gettysburg, Donald Trump announces 100-day presidency plan; vows to sue sexual assault accusers
World | Oct 23, 2016, 10:37 AM ISTRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Saturday came to the battlefield town of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania to announce his plans for his first 100 days in office.
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‘Mental illness of Abraham Lincoln, John F Kennedy may have helped them in times of crisis’
World | Aug 11, 2016, 02:14 PM ISTPsychiatrists and psychologists have now pointed out that the mental illness of Abraham Lincoln and John F Kennedy may have helped them in times of crisis.
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5 important events happened on 22nd May
Who cares | May 22, 2015, 11:55 AM ISTHistory is not created in a day! But, a day can bring many changes in history. Following are five historical events that happened this day and changed the future course of the world.1. In the
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Abraham Lincoln 150th death anniversary: Hometown re-enacts funeral
World | May 04, 2015, 02:01 PM ISTSpringfield (Illinois): It was April 15 1865 when the 16th President of United States Abraham Lincoln 'Abe' was shot down by John Wilkes Booth when he was watching Our 'American Cousin' at Ford's Theatre in
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Obama in Delhi: 7 things to know about Barack Hussein Obama
World | Jan 24, 2015, 08:27 PM ISTNew Delhi: There are unprecedented security measures in place for the visiting President and every one is talking about his special plane ‘The Airforce One' and his car ‘The Beast'.Alternately, everyone also wants to know
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Modi to stay at US President's official guest house
India | Sep 22, 2014, 09:15 PM ISTNew Delhi: Narendra Modi will be the first Indian Prime Minister in over a decade to stay at the US President's guest house - the 190-year-old Blair House- when he travels to Washington on September
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Know about the "Haunted" places in and around The White House
World | Dec 23, 2014, 11:42 AM ISTNew Delhi: That the White House is "haunted" has been suggested by several incidents and media reports . Not only the White House, the areas surrounding it have also been considered haunted as many people
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Top 10 political assassinations of the World
National | Jan 03, 2015, 11:20 AM ISTPolitical assassinations may be less heard of now, but reverting to history, there have been numerous cases of assassination of eminent politicians and leaders.Assassinations of leaders whom we love or hate may be prompted by
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Big B in awe of 'Lincoln'
Bollywood | Mar 28, 2013, 02:12 PM ISTMumbai, March 28 : He watched "Lincoln" twice in just two days and Amitabh Bachchan says he is not only filled with the "historical significance" of the film, but also the "detail and competence" of
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Lots to see and do for Lincoln fans in Washington
World | Jan 31, 2013, 03:47 PM ISTWashington: Whether you're interested in Lincoln the president or "Lincoln" the movie, Washington is a downright thrilling destination. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States and one of the country's most admired,