A generation that will never smoke: Britain’s bold plan to end cigarette-consumption for good (AI photo) The United Kingdom Parliament on Wednesday passed a landmark bill aimed at phasing out cigarette use for future generations. Under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, anyone born after Dec. 31, 2008, will never be legally allowed to buy cigarettes.The…
Mallikarjun Kharge (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday responded to a stern notice from the Election Commission, saying, “our people will reply to it.” The poll body had, a day earlier, issued an ultimatum to the veteran leader over his “terrorist” remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.On the notice, Kharge said,…
Tim Cook has announced to step down from the Apple CEO role later this year, naming John Ternus as his successor. During a town hall meeting after the announcement, Cook shared how a note from a user after the first Apple Watch launch hit me “particularly hard”. Recalling moments that is of proud of during…
The reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan continues to strike a chord with the Indian audience as Bhooth Bangla nears the end of its first week in theaters. Despite domination by the record-breaking run of Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’ and the peak of the IPL 2026 season, the horror-comedy continues to persist. The film is…
Authorities have busted two illegal manufacturing units in Delhi, seizing over 1.5 lakh counterfeit sachets of popular brands like ENO and Nescafé. This crackdown highlights the growing problem of fake and adulterated food products in India, which poses a significant risk to consumers. The report also offers simple methods to detect common coffee adulterants like…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday called on global leaders, including India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to take a firmer stand against Russia, saying they must clearly tell President Vladimir Putin to end the war.In a post on X sharing excerpts from his interview with CNN, Zelenskyy said mediation alone may not be enough to…
Rebel Wilson’s Weight Loss Journey: Lifestyle, Ozempic and Sustainable Health in 2026 Few celebrity transformations have sparked as much sustained conversation as that of Rebel Wilson, Australian actor, comedian and producer. Years after declaring 2020 her “year of health,” the actor is once again making headlines in 2026 but while her weight loss journey is…
A pricing confusion at Anthropic, where Claude Code’s availability was questioned, led to a witty jab from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. While Anthropic clarified the situation, the incident highlighted the competitive landscape. Altman’s playful response, amplified by its reach, subtly underscored OpenAI’s own strengths and market position amidst Anthropic’s strategic adjustments. While Anthropic’s head of…
NEW DELHI: Voting in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 was marred by fresh violence on Thursday after a video surfaced showing BJP candidate Subhendu Sarkar being chased through fields and allegedly assaulted by a mob in Kumarganj.Bengal polls phase 1: Follow live updatesThe footage showed Sarkar running across open fields…
2 cities, 2 rapes, 1 murder: Crime spree began in Alwar, ended in Delhi with IRS officer’s daughter’s killing NEW DELHI: A 23-year-old man, Rahul, accused of raping and killing a 22-year-old IIT graduate in Delhi had travelled to the capital by hitching a ride in an ambulance from Rajasthan’s Alwar.According to police, after arriving…