Courts are not just buildings but symbols of democratic values: CJI Gavai

IANS | November 5, 2025 11:14 PM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai on Wednesday said that court buildings should not only be grand, but should embody the values of justice, equality, fraternity and liberty enshrined in the Constitution, adding they should facilitate access to justice for every citizen.

Varanasi dazzles in divine splendour as Dev Deepawali lights up Ganga

IANS | November 5, 2025 10:56 PM

New Delhi/Varanasi, Nov 5 (IANS) The ghats of Varanasi turned into a celestial panorama on Wednesday evening as lakhs of 'diyas' (earthen lamps) illuminated the banks of the river Ganga during the grand celebration of 'Dev Deepawali'. The divine spectacle, often called 'Diwali of the Gods', transformed the ancient Uttar Pradesh city into a shimmering sea of light, awe, and devotion.

‘You are Hindus’: Pakistan denies entry to 14 Indian pilgrims

IANS | November 5, 2025 8:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Fourteen Indian citizens who travelled to Pakistan as part of a large group of pilgrims for Guru Nanak’s 556th birth anniversary celebrations were denied entry and turned back after officials reportedly refused to accept them, allegedly saying that "they were Hindu, not Sikh".