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Abusive language alone not obscenity under IPC: SC
New Delhi, The Supreme Court has held that mere use of abusive language such as the word "bastard" during a heated altercation would not amount to an offence of obscenity…
Six Indian ships safely crossed Strait of Hormuz, India remains in touch with Iran: MEA
New Delhi, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday said that six Indian ships carrying products like LPG, LNG, have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz so far…
Government notifies Finance Act 2026
New Delhi, The government has notified the Finance Act 2026 to bring into effect the financial proposals of the Union Budget for 2026-27. A gazette notification issued by the Ministry…
Govt leaves interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for April-June quarter
New Delhi, The government on Monday kept interest rates unchanged for various small savings schemes, including public provident fund (PPF) and NSC, for the first quarter of the financial year…
Big change in UPI, card payments from April 1: RBI makes 2FA compulsory
New Delhi, From April 1, 2026, making digital payments in India is set to become more secure, but slightly more time-consuming, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rolls out…
From new tax law to PAN, rail tickets: Key financial changes kicking in from April 1
Mumbai, A series of major financial and regulatory changes will come into effect across India from April 1, marking the start of the new financial year and bringing significant impact…
India has 60 days of crude reserves, 1 full month of LPG supply firmly arranged: Govt
New Delhi, The government on Thursday categorically stated that India's petroleum and LPG supply situation is fully secure and under control, calling upon citizens not to be misled by a…
Essential that united voice of peace, dialogue emanates from Indian Parliament: PM Modi on West Asia
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that as the West Asia conflict continues to escalate, it is essential that a "united voice of peace and dialogue" emanates…
PM Modi receives call from US President Trump, has ‘useful exchange of views’ on West Asia situation
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, reiterating India's support for immediate de-escalation and restoration of peace amid the ongoing West Asia the…
High-level meet held to review oil, gas supply amid West Asia tensions
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation in the petroleum, crude oil, gas, power, and fertiliser sectors, with a focus on…