NEW DELHI: Drawing a distinction between using abuse language and the offence of obscenity, Supreme Court has said that use of mere swear words, profanities and vulgar expletives, however distasteful or uncivil they may be, cannot be equated with obscenity and is not an offence. It set aside conviction under Section 294 for a person…
A general view of the stadium during the World Cup match in East Rutherford. (AP Photo) As Argentina and Spain prepare to battle for the FIFA World Cup title in East Rutherford on Sunday, another key player has become the subject of intense scrutiny — the pitch.The hybrid grass surface at the New York New…
Employee says helping senior during manager’s leave hurt appraisal, sparks workplace hierarchy debate A software professional’s Reddit post has sparked a discussion around workplace hierarchy, reporting structures and performance reviews after he claimed that helping a senior executive during his manager’s absence affected his appraisal rating.The employee, who identified himself as a software engineer with…
NEW DELHI: Medical colleges across the country will now decide faculty appointments and promotions on their own, with the National Medical Commission (NMC) ending routine eligibility clearances. Only exceptional cases involving regulatory ambiguity will be taken up by the regulator for a fee of Rs 25,000 plus GST.The decision comes after it was observed that…
Spain legend Joan Capdevila appeals to Donald Trump after US entry denial before final/ Image: X Spain’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final have been accompanied by an unexpected off-field story after 2010 World Cup winner Joan Capdevila revealed that he has reportedly been denied permission to enter the United States and appealed…
The NTA is likely to release the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key soon at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download their response sheets, question papers, challenge answers by paying ₹200 per question, and estimate their scores before the final results are declared. UGC NET June 2026 answer key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected…
JAMMU: Army troops opened fire after noticing a suspicious movement along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir on Friday night.“The small arms firing was reported from the Tarkundi forward area around 10 pm on Friday and continued for nearly one-and-a-half hours. However, there were no reports of any…
Hello and welcome to Day 38 of this sprawling World Cup.There is a hilarious scene in Yes, Minister when the Right Hoodwinked, sorry, Right Honourable Jim Hacker asks whether nuclear weapons are absolutely necessary. Surely, if push came to shove, the United States would protect Britain from Russia?A flabbergasted Sir Humphrey Appleby declares that Hacker…
The Railway Recruitment Board has activated the ALP CBT 2 Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 link for eligible candidates appearing in the second-stage recruitment examination. Aspirants can log in to the official portal to view their allotted exam city and shift details before the July 28 test. The hall ticket will be released separately closer…
Amarnath, Vaishno Devi Yatras temporarily suspended due to bad weather NEW DELHI: Authorities on Saturday temporarily suspended the Amarnath Yatra and Vaishno Devi Yatra due to an adverse weather forecast, saying the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of pilgrims.The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) said the Vaishno…
