SC okays construction work at Puri Jagannath temple, slams litigants

The Supreme Court on Friday said the construction activity being carried out by the Odisha government at the famed Shree Jagannath temple in Puri is necessary in the larger public interest as it......

'It's a sad day for democracy when states flout SC's orders'

Eminent Supreme Court lawyer PP Rao says it’s worrying when the apex court’s instructions are defied by state governments. Rediff.com’s A Ganesh Nadar reports “It goes......

Three NRIs killed in train mishap

A US-based family, which was on a pilgrimage to India, died in the Secunderabad-Manmad Express mishap, family sources said on Saturday.It was a long-pending visit to Shirdi, which L V Rao, a senior......

Women lawyers move SC against Delhi gang-rape advocates

An association of women lawyers on Friday mentioned in the Supreme Court a petition seeking action against two advocates for making derogatory remarks on women in a BBC documentary on the December......

First Look: Mahesh Babu in Brahmotsavam

Mahesh Babu is busy shooting for his highly-anticipated production, Brahmotsavam, in Telugu and Tamil. Directed by Srikkanth Addala, the film is co-produced by Prasad V Potluri. The film also......

Twenty new athletes added to 2024 Games' TOPS list

IMAGE: India weightlifter Mirabai Chanu in action during the Tokyo Olympics. Photograph: Chris Graythen/Getty Images As many as 20 new sportspersons were on Monday added to the list of Target......

Sports Shorts: Indian men edge out Thailand to enter semis of Asia Team Championships

IMAGE: India will lock horns with Indonesia in the semifinals. Photograph: BAI/Twitter The Indian men's team assured itself of a medal after progressing to the semifinals with a thrilling 3-2......