Month: July 2026

What did SCOTUS rule on birthright citizenship? | Explained

July 5, 2026 admin

The story so far: On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld birthright citizenship provided under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The SCOTUS struck down President Donald Trump’s Executive Order (E0) 14160, which sought to end unconditional birthright citizenship that the U.S. grants. With the 6-3 judgment, anyone…

World

Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay

July 4, 2026 admin

France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates his team victory at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia, Saturday, July 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday (July…

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Kimi Antonelli wins sprint race and takes pole at F1’s British Grand Prix

July 4, 2026 admin

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy poses after clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session ahead of the British F1 Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Kimi Antonelli returned to winning ways in Formula 1 with a sprint race victory and pole position for the British…

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Arias’ goal enough to send Colombia into pre-quarters

July 4, 2026 admin

Colombia’s Jhon Arias (11) celebrates after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Colombia managed to see off a toothless Ghana 1-0 here on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16….

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BJP will register a decisive victory in U.P., says party chief Nitin Nabin

July 4, 2026 admin

BJP National President Nitin Nabin felicitates Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with a bejewelled lord Ganesha idol during a meeting with MPs, MLAs and MLCs of the State, in Lucknow on Saturday. | Photo Credit: X/@NitinNabin X via ANI The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday (July 4, 2026) in…

Nation

Odisha doctors call of strike after government assurances

July 4, 2026 admin

Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA), Odisha’s largest association of government doctors, called off strike which was launched demanding better service conditions and workplace safety following assurance from the Mohan Majhi Government on Saturday (July 4, 2026). “We met Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling and…

Nation

Bihar to set up 100 fast track courts

July 4, 2026 admin

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary addresses the “two-day state-level conference on new criminal laws” at Bodh Gaya, in Gaya on Saturday. | Photo Credit: X/@samrat4bjp via ANI Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday (July 4, 2026) announced plans to set up 100 Fast Track Courts (FTCs) in the State. He said this while addressing…

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Roadside vendors turned exporters: Meghalaya’s ‘numbered’ farmers reap fruits of labour

July 4, 2026 admin

Neighbours Prestina Sangkly, Dilip Rabha, and Mercy Lyngdoh, unknown to each other a decade ago, had something in common. They were farmers who struggled to sell their fruits of labour—the seasonal Khasi Mandarin orange and the Kew and Queen pineapples, and the perennial banana—by the roadside or at weekly markets. Their lives began changing after…

Business

Roadside vendors turned exporters: Meghalaya’s ‘numbered’ farmers reap fruits of labour

July 4, 2026 admin

Nation

Paraguay VS France FIFA World Cup LIVE Round of 16: France faces Paraguay in Philly heat

July 4, 2026 admin

France’s Kylian Mbappe during the warm up before the match FIFA World Cup Round of 16 ,match against Paraguay in Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. – July 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: Imagn Images via REUTERS France coach Didier Deschamps made one change to the ‌team that beat Sweden 3-0 in ⁠the previous round, bringing…

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