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.

From Kadapa to Women’s ODI World Cup glory: The N Sree Charani Story

Niharika Raina | November 5, 2025 11:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) When India ended a long wait for a major silverware to lift the 2025 Women's World Cup trophy, among the jubilant faces in the team was that of N Sree Charani, a left-arm spinner from YSR-Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh whose meteoric rise in 2025 has rewritten the script for aspiring cricketers from small towns aiming to represent the country.

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.