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…
The USS Gerald R Ford is set to depart the Middle East in the coming days, reducing American military presence in the region as tensions with Iran persist and diplomatic efforts remain stalled, according to reports by The Washington Post and CBS News.The departure of the carrier strike group is expected to provide relief to…
Priscilla Chan’s journey from the daughter of Vietnamese refugees to a Harvard graduate, paediatrician and major science philanthropist is rooted in a family story shaped by war and migration. Her grandparents put her parents, who were teenagers at the time, on boats to flee Vietnam during the war. Chan grew up in Massachusetts, where her…
Sourav Ganguly. (Image source: ANI) The SA20 India Day event in Mumbai featured strategic discussions with franchise leaders preparing for the upcoming season, where Pretoria Capitals’ Head Coach Sourav Ganguly emphasised hands-on team involvement while Durban’s Super Giants’ Director of Cricket Tom Moody expressed his vision for creating a lasting legacy.The leadership showcase highlighted different…
Nick Jonas admits he was disappointed after the Jonas Brothers’ 3D concert film failed to match the box office success of Miley Cyrus’ movie.Image credit (Instagram) Nick Jonas opened up about being disappointed when his band’s 3-D concert movie failed to match the box office success of his ex-girlfriend’s film released the same year.On a…
With support from the Trust for Public Land, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department plans to secure the timber rights covering 949 acres of the Snake Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA). A conservation story that began nearly seven decades ago is entering a new chapter in Vermont. What was once a complicated split between land…
A wedding feast is often remembered for its grand spread, but it is the dessert that usually carries the deepest meaning. Across cultures, sweet treats are far more than a celebratory indulgence. They represent prosperity, fertility, unity, longevity and hopes for a joyful married life. Some recipes have remained unchanged for centuries, while others have…
Jasprit Bumrah (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah stands on the verge of creating history. The star fast bowler is just one wicket away from becoming only the second Indian to complete 100 T20I wickets. If he achieves the milestone during the final T20I against Australia in Brisbane, he will also become the…
Photo credit: The Federal In the quiet by-lanes of Hukkeri, a small town hugging the Karnataka-Maharashtra border in Belagavi district, something profoundly beautiful unfolded on February 8, 2026 – a wedding that warmed hearts far beyond its simple rituals. It wasn’t just a celebration of love between Somashekar Pujeri and his bride, Poonam. It was…
We tend to link acts of kindness to big events, like remembering people’s birthdays, being there emotionally for others or doing things that benefit those we love. Psychologists believe, however, that it is the small things, the little acts of consideration that go unnoticed, which create strong relationships. Pushing one’s chair back in place after…
The world is moving towards organic things and self-sufficiency because people these days are getting more health, and sustainability conscious more than ever. And it all begins with starting a kitchen garden. It is becoming a rewarding lifestyle choice. Whether you have a spacious backyard or just a sunny small balcony, you can grow fresh…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has explained why Telegram’s message-editing feature has been disabled in India until June 30 ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the agency claimed that the feature had been misused in recent examinations to create fake evidence of paper leaks. According to NTA, Telegram allows…
A person may cause evil to others not only by their actions but by their inaction (Photo: AI-generated) British philosopher, economist and political thinker John Stuart Mill was one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. His writings explored individual liberty, morality and the responsibilities people have towards one another. One of his…
The day stays balanced, neither too heavy nor too exciting. Income and expenditure more or less match, and that itself brings a bit of peace. Jupiter keeps things from tipping too far either way, though the Moon may cause a few changes in plan. One of them could be a cancelled long journey.Don’t get discouraged…
Kharge loses cool in RS over Haldwani hawan; Nadda condemns ritual NEW DELHI: Congress president and leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday raised the alleged “purification” of a Haldwani ground after his rally, questioning whether such an act was compatible with democracy and constitutional values.Kharge said a hawan was conducted…
An official inspecting the blast site in Kolkata NEW DELHI: Kolkata Police on Saturday detained an individual in connection with an explosion that partially damaged a residential building on the city’s eastern fringes, with investigators suspecting the blast was caused by explosives used in making crude bombs.The blast occurred in the Dakshin Narayanpur area of…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his proposal to increase taxes on wealthy property owners, warning it could harm the city’s economy.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Sadly, Mayor Mamdani is DESTROYING New York! It has no chance! The United States of America should not…
Screenshot from the video shared by Himanta Biswa Sarma NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday shared a video of an American astronaut performing Bihu, an indigenous folk dance from the state, aboard the International Space Station (ISS).Sarma thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving “special focus” to Bihu.“Bihu in an International…
Rajasthan Police SI Result 2026 announced; candidates shortlisted for PET stage released The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the Rajasthan Police Sub Inspector (SI) Result 2026 for the written examination conducted for recruitment to 1,015 posts of Sub Inspector and Platoon Commander. The result was issued on June 19, 2026, and is available…
After poking fun at rival Sam Altman’s OpenAI, Anthropic is now targeting OpenAI’s biggest investor Microsoft, with a bold enterprise play. AI giant Anthropic unveiled ‘Cowork and Plugins for the Enterprise’, which is a suite of tools that embed its model Claude directly into everyday workplace applications like Excel, PowerPoint, and Slack. Instead of copying…
