National anthem not mandatory in cinema halls, says Supreme Court

Reversing its order, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that playing of national anthem in cinema halls before screening of films is no longer mandatory and left it to a government......

Respect for national flag, anthem non-negotiable: Centre to SC

It is "unfortunate" that someone has to knock the doors of the court for ensuring respect to the national flag and national anthem, government told the Supreme Court on Tuesday, asserting that......

SC dismisses plea seeking enactment of uniform civil code

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition by a Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party leader seeking a direction to the Centre and Parliament to enact a uniform civil code to put an end to......

Educationist Ashok Agarwal quits AAP, says it's directionless

In a jolt to the Aam Aadmi Party, educationist and child rights lawyer Ashok Agarwal on Tuesday quit the party, saying it has become "directionless" and functions like a private limited company. In......