Centre asks SC to make it optional to play national anthem in theatres

The Centre has filed a petition with the Supreme Court reuesting it to make it optional and not 'mandatory/compulsory' for cinema theatres/multiplexes/cinema halls in the country to play national anthem before the commencement of screening of films.

Mahesh Babu to launch a trailer at 4 PM

Mahesh Babu is going to step in for his sister Manjula Ghattamaneni. He will be unveiling the theatrical Trailer of 'Manasuku Nachindi' later today at 4 PM.

SC to review its 2013 ruling making homosexuality a crime

In a major boost to homosexuals including gays and lesbians across the country, who are huge in numbers but aren't coming out in the open fearing social boycott, the Supreme Court of India announced yesterday that it would be reviewing its 2013 verdict which said that homosexuality was a criminal offence.

Army chief moots proposal for indigenous security infrastructure

Army chief Bipin Rawat has mooted a proposal of forming/creating an indigenous security infrastructure instead of importing arms and ammunition to enhance the country's security.

More CCTV cameras at Tirupathi Hills to check abduction of children

Officials of Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam (TTD), which manages the holy Tirupathi Tirumala Hills where the abode of Lord Venkateswara is situated, are erecting more number of CCTV (Close-circuit televisions) cameras so as to check increasing incidents of abduction of children.