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Alabama carried out the first ever execution using nitrogen gas in the United States. More states are likely to follow suit. But critics say that despite claims to the contrary, this method is cruel and inhumane.

In its August 2023 circular, Sebi said certain FPIs have been observed to hold a concentrated portion of their equity portfolio in a single investee company/ corporate group. What's the rationale for this and which FPIs does this apply to?

Two copies of the Constitution, one in English and one in Hindi, are handwritten and bear the paintings. Why were these figures chosen and what did they symbolise for a newly independent nation? On Republic Day, we take a look at the history.

While the Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949 by the Constituent Assembly, January 26, 1950 was chosen as the day it would come into effect. Here is why.

The report was submitted to the court last month in a sealed cover. It found that sculptural remains in cellars indicate there existed a large Hindu temple. Here's what else the report states.

When the RSS took up the issue of the “return” of Hindu temples for the first time in 1959, only Kashi Vishwanath was mentioned and not Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya or Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura.

Under the Hindu Marriage Act, a union between Hindu relatives is allowed only under very specific circumstances. But this is not necessarily the case in other countries. What is the law in Europe and the US?

Black or pseudo-melanistic tigers exist because of a genetic quirk that creates a unique phenotype. The Simlipal Tiger Reserve is the only habitat where these cats are found in the wild. More than 60% of Simlipal's tigers are 'black', according to Govt data

Both Moti Mahal and Daryaganj claim to be associated with the ‘inventor’ of butter chicken. With Moti Mahal filing a trademark violation suit against Daryaganj, all eyes are on the Delhi High Court.

On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, we look back at the chilly January morning in 1950, when India became a republic.