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Mere Swear Words Do Not Amount to Obscenity: Supreme Court

Top court rules that abusive or vulgar language alone does not constitute obscenity under Section 294 IPC unless it is lascivious, appeals to prurient interests and causes public annoyance.

19 Jul 2026 3:07 pm
Ferry Carrying 116 Capsizes Off Guyana Coast, Rescue Operation Underway

Authorities say eight people have been rescued after the passenger ferry overturned during an overnight voyage to Kaituna.

19 Jul 2026 2:59 pm
A R Rahman Congratulates G V Prakash Kumar for Receiving National Award

Kumar won the Best Music Direction (Background Score) award at the 2nd National Film Awards on Saturday

19 Jul 2026 2:56 pm
FIFA Wins Battle for Fans' Wallets in Pricey World Cup

In the match at New York New Jersey Stadium -- widely billed as the single most expensive sporting event ever played in the United States -- Lionel Messi's Argentina face Spain and their teenage superstar Lamine Yamal

19 Jul 2026 2:43 pm
Proud Honour for Kalki 2898 AD: Prabhas on National Award

Since its release, Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD has captivated audiences with its grand scale, breathtaking visuals, and immersive storytelling.

19 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
The Biggest Takeaways From the FIFA World Cup 2026

From political tensions surrounding Iran's participation to criticism against refereeing, hydration breaks, this World Cup would be the marked by off-the pitch controversies

19 Jul 2026 2:22 pm
El Nio Effect: Govt Pushes Farmers Towards Alternative Crops Amid Rain Deficit

Authorities have advised paddy farmerswho traditionally rely on water-intensive cultivation to adapt to the changing conditions and switch to suitable alternatives.

19 Jul 2026 2:21 pm
CM Revanth Reddy Instructs In-Charge Ministers to Organise SIR Review Meetings

The Chief Minister said that an opportunity to meet Rahul Gandhi and take a photograph with him will be provided to the 100 best-performing BLAs.

19 Jul 2026 2:15 pm
From Whitewashing Homes to MBBS: Labourer's Son Cracks NEET-UG 2026

Bundi's Suraj Saini, who worked as a house painter to support his family, secures admission to a government medical college after scoring 99.16 percentile in NEET-UG.

19 Jul 2026 2:04 pm
Sai Pallavi Deserves Respect, Not Doubts Over Her Casting: Hemanth Madhukar

Questioning Sai Pallavi's immense talent is unfortunate as she is one of the finest performers from the South, remarks filmmaker Hemanth Madhukar

19 Jul 2026 2:04 pm
West Bengal CID Arrests Woman With Huge Arms Cache

Firearms, 200 rounds of ammunition and magazines seized in North 24 Parganas; police suspect an inter-state arms smuggling racket linked to Bihar's Munger.

19 Jul 2026 1:57 pm
Prabhas Film The Raja Saab Reigns On OTT With 17.5 Million Views

The film occupies the No.1 position among Indian movie premieres on streaming platforms during the period, underlining Prabhas' enduring pan-India appeal.

19 Jul 2026 1:55 pm
Hyderabad: Two Booked for Riding in Modified Open-Top Car

Hyderabad Traffic Police urged motorists to follow traffic rules and warned that unauthorized vehicle modifications and negligent driving would invite strict legal action.

19 Jul 2026 1:54 pm
Security Forces Seize Rs 85 Crore Crystal Meth in Manipur

Joint BSF-Manipur Police operation in Imphal West leads to the seizure of 6.2 kg of crystal meth and the arrest of a suspected trafficker; another operation recovers 1 kg of brown sugar in Churachandpur.

19 Jul 2026 1:40 pm
Abhishek Agarwal All Praise For Shashwat Sachdevs Musical Brilliance

There is immense scope for soulful songs and a powerful background score in this period saga, and Shashwat Sachdev is the perfect choice, says Agarwal

19 Jul 2026 1:28 pm
When & Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup Final in India

Argentina are chasing a fourth World Cup title, having previously won in 1978, 1986, and 2022 and a win would make them only the third team ever to defend the World Cup, after Brazil (1958, 1962) and Italy (1934, 1938)

19 Jul 2026 1:23 pm
Fake Police Constable Held at Tirupati Homestay

According to reports, the accused arrived at Viha Homestay in Alipiri with a woman and allegedly introduced himself as a police constable. He demanded a room, claiming that he needed to freshen up.

19 Jul 2026 1:23 pm
Kerala Declares School Holiday on Monday Over FIFA World Cup Final

Officials said the decision was taken owing to requests from students who are football enthusiasts and wished to watch the World Cup final on Sunday night

19 Jul 2026 1:18 pm
Spa Remains a Drivers Dream

The point is that drivers with resilience seem to remain in this unforgiving sport forever, even as they share the grid with teenagers young enough to be their sons! What the formula is, one doesn't really know

19 Jul 2026 1:13 pm
Shreyansh Kaurav on Balancing School, OTT Shows & Big Movie Dreams

At just 10, actor Shreyansh Kaurav is already juggling classrooms and camera lights, proving that childhood and stardom can go hand in hand with humility, hard work and plenty of imagination.

19 Jul 2026 1:09 pm
AP CM Naidu Congratulates Winners of the 72nd National Film Awards

Several politicians and celebrities took to social media to congratulate the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards.

19 Jul 2026 1:02 pm
Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Hyderabad

Whether you're bringing the whole family, rolling in with your dog, or looking for a 21-and-up crowd to lose your voice with, here's your guide to catching the action around the city

19 Jul 2026 1:00 pm
Nadal Backs La Roja Ahead Of Summit Clash Against Argentina

Nadal described World Cup final match as another historic occasion while expressing admiration for the South American nation in his social media post.

19 Jul 2026 12:51 pm
Abhishek Nayar Backs Rohit, Praises Kohli Ahead of Lord's ODI Decider

The former India assistant coach says Rohit Sharma's strike rate is not a concern, hails Virat Kohli's fearless batting, and suggests tactical changes for the series finale against England.

19 Jul 2026 12:45 pm
Car Overturns on Tirumala Second Ghat Road; Five Devotees Injured

Five devotees from Hyderabad, who were travelling from Tirupati to Tirumala, sustained minor injuries in the accident.

19 Jul 2026 12:44 pm
FIFA WC 2026: France's Olise Surpasses Pele's Tally for Most Assists in Single Edition

His two assists in France's encounter against England, both converted by Mbappe, helped him surpass Pele's tally and establish a new benchmark for the most assists in a single FIFA World Cup

19 Jul 2026 12:39 pm
Opposition Walks Out of All-Party Meet Over Invite to Rebel TMC MPs

Opposition parties stage a symbolic protest against the invitation to rebel TMC MPs and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decisions on rebel lawmakers before rejoining the meeting.

19 Jul 2026 12:37 pm
Zinedine Zidane To Take Charge Of France After Didier Deschamps' 14-Year Reign

Defeat in a match with England marked the end of a brilliant 14-year journey of Deschamps as France manager.

19 Jul 2026 12:37 pm
Google Doodle Marks Argentina Vs Spain FIFA World Cup Final

Google has released multiple football related doodles during this FIFA world cup edition

19 Jul 2026 12:29 pm
Matter of Pride for State: CM Vijay on National Award Winners from Tamil Nadu

Wishing the fraternity continued success, the Chief Minister expressed hope that the Tamil film industry would bring home many more such accolades in the future.

19 Jul 2026 12:27 pm
Messi Returns To MetLife Stadium After A Decade

Messi seeking redemption as Argentina face Spain in title clash

19 Jul 2026 12:24 pm
Indian Football Team Will Make it to World Cup: Revanth

Says India will one day play in FIFA World Cup final and produce stars from Telangana

19 Jul 2026 12:14 pm
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Earns Rs 47.03 Crore at Indian Box Office

According to the trade tracking website Sacnilk, the film opened with Rs 20.76 crore at the domestic box office and went on to earn over Rs 26 crore on the following day

19 Jul 2026 12:13 pm
German Legend Toni Kroos Backs Spain to Edge Argentina in Final

According to reports cited by Marca from Tribuna.com, the 2014 FIFA World Cup winner believes Spain's consistency, tactical discipline and overall level of performance give Luis de la Fuente's side the edge heading into the title clash

19 Jul 2026 12:04 pm
Lets go, Argentina!: Lisandro Martinez Fires up Teammates Ahead of World Cup Final vs Spain

Sharing a team photo on X, Martinez praised the spirit within Argentina national football team, describing it as a privileged group driven by collective effort and commitment. Tomorrow, all together, just as weve done since day one Lets go, Argentina!!! he wrote.

19 Jul 2026 12:04 pm
Mamdani Recalls MessiYamal Photo Ahead of Argentina-Spain World Cup Final

Zohran Mamdani calls the iconic image of Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal football's most famous blessing before the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

19 Jul 2026 12:02 pm
Kerala-Origin Boy, in Qatar, Sets Five World Records in Canvas Painting

Al Ameen bin Ahammed Danish, a Grade 2 student at Scholar International School in Qatar, achieved the feat through his technical excellence in creating a 20x20 acrylic canvas painting

19 Jul 2026 11:55 am
Implement 33% Women's Quota, Don't Link It to Delimitation: Supriya Sule

NCP (SP) MP says the INDIA bloc has consistently demanded immediate implementation of women's reservation and will decide its stand on delimitation after the bill is introduced.

19 Jul 2026 11:54 am
Messi's message before FIFA World Cup Final

Says the teams journey, unity and shared struggles matter more than titles, thanking teammates and staff while rallying support with a heartfelt Vamos Argentina.

19 Jul 2026 11:22 am
Andhra Villagers Perform Donkey Wedding for Rain

Villagers expressed confidence that the tradition would once again bring showers and hoped for a bountiful monsoon this year.

19 Jul 2026 11:11 am
Sindhu Stuns Yamaguchi to Win Maiden Japan Open Title

Sindhu's last title came at the Syed Modi International in 2024

19 Jul 2026 10:28 am
Lords Enter Adapa Mandap in Srigundicha Temple, Marking New Phase of Rath Yatra

Regarded as the abode of the Lords' aunt, the Srigundicha Temple becomes the temporary residence of the Holy Trinity during their annual sojourn

19 Jul 2026 10:22 am
Army Soldier Pushes Woman's EV to Charging Station

Unable to locate a nearby charging station, she sought help from an Indian Army jawan. Without hesitation, the soldier helped by pushing her car to the nearest charging point despite the scorching heat.

19 Jul 2026 10:19 am
Vaishno Devi Yatra Suspended Amid Bad Weather; Amarnath Yatra Also Halted

Pilgrims have been advised to remain updated through official channels regarding the resumption of the Yatra

19 Jul 2026 9:44 am
Horse Donated to TTD Goshala Dies of Chronic Illness

The donor, Vadivelu Mugandhan of Madurai, had visited the SV Goshala on Saturday and was present when the horse died.

19 Jul 2026 9:43 am
India Ties Expected to Stay the Course Under New UK PM Andy Burnham

Having worked closely with Burnham during his previous tenure as Labour's deputy mayor of London, Indore-born Agrawal feels the incoming PM's domestic devolution agenda will find synergies in India's federal set-up

19 Jul 2026 9:39 am
Children Among 11 Killed in Israeli Strikes: Gaza Health Officials

A ceasefire remains in place between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, but it has not halted the violence in Gaza

19 Jul 2026 9:31 am
IV Fluids, Nutritional Support Essential for Wangchuk's Health: Doctor

Wangchuk was admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday amid his ongoing hunger strike

19 Jul 2026 9:21 am
Man's First Airport Visit Brings Smile to Union Minister's Face

Ram Mohan Naidu reiterated the government's commitment to making air travel more accessible and affordable for all citizens.

19 Jul 2026 9:13 am