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Term ‘bastard’ cannot be seen as obscene: Supreme Court
India

Term ‘bastard’ cannot be seen as obscene: Supreme Court

  • The term would not amount to an offence under IPC Section 294(b), it said
  • Not all vulgar or abusive expressions would attract a penalty, it observed
access_time 7 April 2026 9:16 AM IST
Sathankulam custodial deaths: Death sentence to 9 cops
India

Sathankulam custodial deaths: Death sentence to 9 cops

access_time 6 April 2026 9:14 PM IST
UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles and 19 drones in 24 hours
UAE

UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles and 19 drones in 24 hours

A drone struck a telecom building with no injuries, while shrapnel wounded a worker in Mussaffah

access_time 6 April 2026 6:08 PM IST
ITT develops 3D printing solutions for earthquake-resistant structures
India

ITT develops 3D printing solutions for earthquake-resistant structures

New Delhi: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have developed a framework for designing...

access_time 5 April 2026 2:18 PM IST
13 including 9 minors arrested over major mobile theft at IPL match
India

13 including 9 minors arrested over major mobile theft at IPL match

The accused stole at least 70 mobile phones at the IPL opening match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

access_time 5 April 2026 1:12 PM IST
Christina shatters record becoming woman to travel farthest from Earth
Science

Christina shatters record becoming woman to travel farthest from Earth

Christina Koch, part of the crew of the Artemis 2 mission of NASA, reached 1,60,000 km away from Earth

access_time 5 April 2026 11:35 AM IST
Asian Boxing C’ships Vishvanath Suresh downs World No 1
Sports

Asian Boxing C’ships Vishvanath Suresh downs World No 1

Defeating reigning champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay 0-5 took Vishvanath to the semis

access_time 4 April 2026 9:41 PM IST
IPL ’26: Sameer Rizvi blares all guns: Delhi beats Mumbai
Cricket

IPL ’26: Sameer Rizvi blares all guns: Delhi beats Mumbai

Sameer smashed 90 from 51 balls, when Delhi Capitals chased a 162/2 posted by the Mumbai Indians

access_time 4 April 2026 9:29 PM IST
One killed, four injured after debris from interceptions hits Abu Dhabi gas plant
UAE

One killed, four injured after debris from interceptions hits Abu Dhabi gas plant

Debris in Ajban injured 12 people

access_time 4 April 2026 12:18 PM IST
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Another IIT Kharagpur student dies by suicide; second in 10 days
access_time 28 April 2026 2:52 PM IST
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India’s bid to dilute Israel’s actions in Gaza faces BRICS pushback
access_time 28 April 2026 8:43 AM IST
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India
Doctors say Mumbai’s ‘watermelon deaths’ not typical food poisoning
access_time 28 April 2026 4:02 PM IST
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Heat wave in Kerala continues: Alerts issued in 12 districts
access_time 28 April 2026 9:53 AM IST
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BJP cannot shield him after May 4: TMC warn Ajay Sharma IPS
access_time 28 April 2026 3:08 PM IST
VIDEOS
Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahaniplay_circle_outline
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Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

access_time 31 Jan 2024 8:01 PM IST
Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the constitutionplay_circle_outline
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Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the...

access_time 15 March 2023 1:36 PM IST
Queens funeral: Thousands gather to witness last ritesplay_circle_outline
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Queen's funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

access_time 19 Sept 2022 4:41 PM IST
Putins advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only solutionplay_circle_outline
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Putin's advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only...

access_time 10 May 2022 1:12 PM IST
Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharifs house in Londonplay_circle_outline
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Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharif's house in...

access_time 19 April 2022 12:32 PM IST
KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuramplay_circle_outline
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KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

access_time 16 March 2022 3:38 PM IST
Russia accused of war crimes in Europeplay_circle_outline
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Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

access_time 9 March 2022 4:00 PM IST
Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraineplay_circle_outline
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Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraine

access_time 3 March 2022 1:13 PM IST
Gynecologist gets brutally assaulted in Kerala govt hospital
Kerala

Gynecologist gets brutally assaulted in Kerala govt hospital

Perinthalmanna: A gynaecologist from the district hospital in Perinthalmanna was brutally attacked by a group of four...

access_time 3 April 2026 8:42 PM IST
Viral train video triggers outrage over ‘public nuisance’
India

Viral train video triggers outrage over ‘public nuisance’

The footage, widely circulated on social media, captures a large family group occupying space in a coach while engaging...

access_time 3 April 2026 8:16 PM IST
Misogyny, Obscenity: HC orders take down of Honey Singh, Badshah song
Entertainment

Misogyny, Obscenity: HC orders take down of Honey Singh, Badshah song

The track, originally released in 2006, has come under renewed scrutiny following a recent live performance in Mumbai

access_time 3 April 2026 6:41 PM IST
Dubai Media Office flags false claim of strike on data centre
UAE

Dubai Media Office flags false claim of strike on data centre

Authorities urged the public to rely on official sources and avoid sharing unverified information

access_time 3 April 2026 12:04 PM IST
Abu Dhabi announces eight autism diagnostic centres across emirate
UAE

Abu Dhabi announces eight autism diagnostic centres across emirate

Facilities will follow unified standards and receive referrals from schools, nurseries and health programs

access_time 3 April 2026 11:49 AM IST
Dubai churches to be temporarily closed for public, move Easter services online
UAE

Dubai churches to be temporarily closed for public, move Easter services online

Parishioners were advised not to visit as churches share updates through social media

access_time 3 April 2026 2:14 PM IST
Hyderabad startup turns waste crisis into reward-driven solution
India

Hyderabad startup turns waste crisis into reward-driven solution

Goodeebag, the startup, is tackling the waste crisis with a model that links environmental responsibility to tangible...

access_time 2 April 2026 7:14 PM IST
HIGHLIGHT
UAE announces exit from OPEC effective May 1
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UAE announces exit from OPEC effective May 1

access_time 28 April 2026 8:20 PM IST
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A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui
Photos

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

access_time 18 July 2021 5:11 PM IST
Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh
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Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

access_time 6 Feb 2021 5:46 PM IST
Forceful mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennais Thangavel street miserable and homeless [In Gallery]
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'Forceful' mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennai's Thangavel...

access_time 27 Jan 2021 7:01 AM IST
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