India became independent from British rule on 15 August 1947, but it did not become a republic on that day. For nearly two and a half years, the newly independent country continued with a transitional constitutional arrangement. India became a Republic on 26 January 1950, when the Constitution came into force and replaced the colonial-era…
The man argued against a 1968 law barring guns from anyone who uses drugs illegally (AP Photo/File) The United States Supreme Court on Thursday issued a unanimous ruling siding with a Texas-based marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun.The justices ruled in favour of Ali Danial Hemani, who argued that a law barring…
If fuller, bushier growth is the goal, this is the step that actually gets you there. Using clean, sharp scissors, pinch back any leggy, overgrown stems just above a leaf node, and trim off any damaged or shrivelled leaves while you’re at it. This encourages the plant to branch out sideways instead of growing tall…
This family went on a trip to the mountains What happened next is a safety reminder every parent should know (Image courtesy: Instagram/@backpackerxp) A family trip is something people look forward to with excitement and happiness. To beat the scorching heat, many families tend to plan trips to the mountains. But what if the same…
Your weekly horoscope is here to provide you with the insight and guidance you need to navigate the ups and downs of life. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you.Aries:The beginning of the week will be auspicious, as the Moon’s positive influence will keep you busy with household activities. You…
How to choose clothes for your baby: Moms share mistakes that secretly impacted their infant’s health When it comes to taking care of a baby, new parents spend time providing the right nutrition or using the right products. Amid all this, many parents overlook one important factor that affects a child’s health. Choosing the right…
Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI Photo) CHENNAI: On Saturday evening, Mumbai Indians once again left it on Jasprit Bumrah to try and achieve the near impossible–defend 160 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium against the Chennai Super Kings.Bumrah bowled his heart out, dismissed the red-hot Sanju Samson, and took 1-20 in three overs. But CSK played him out,…
Microsoft is reportedly telling its sales team to highlight what it sees as the weaknesses of rival OpenAI and Anthropic as the competition in the AI market intensifies. According to a Bloomberg report, the software giant has asked its employees to position Microsoft’s AI offerings as a complete end-to-end platform while arguing that competing products…
Iran team’s handwritten note (left) and Belgium’s Alexis Saelemaekers, left, challenges Iran’s Ehsan Hajisafi during the World Cup Group G football match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo) Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran and Belgium played out a 0-0 draw in their…
Keir Starmer opens up on ‘intensely personal’ decision to quit as UK PM Outgoing UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said his decision to resign as Labour Party leader and prime minister was an ‘intensely personal’ one, taken with his wife and children during a family weekend away at Chequers, the official country residence…
Dr Yogendra Jaiswal said he was examining Jaywant Deshmukh, who had suffered a rib fracture. THANE: An orthopaedist was allegedly assaulted by the son of a patient at a private hospital in Kalyan late on Saturday night, raising fresh concerns over the safety of doctors in the region.The incident comes weeks after two doctors, including…
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible reduction of American troop presence in Italy and Spain, sharply criticising both countries over their stance on the ongoing Iran war and widening a growing rift between Washington and its European allies.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said he is actively considering scaling back deployments….
