Top 5 news at 1PM on August 20: Don't interfere in our religious beliefs; Shiv Sena tells SC and more

Adopting a strident stand towards Supreme Court’s curbs on Dahi Handi in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena today said people will foil such attempts to hinder celebration of Hindu festivals. Check top 5 news at 1PM on August 20.

1.Dahi Handhi verdict: Don't interfere in our religious beliefs; Shiv Sena tells SC

Adopting a strident stand towards Supreme Court’s curbs on Dahi Handi in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena today said people will foil such attempts to hinder celebration of Hindu festivals.

2. Dipa Karmakar gets rousing welcome home

Fresh from her historic feat at the Rio Olympics, gymnast Dipa Karmakar touched down in the country to a rousing welcome here today and candidly said she was oblivious to all the frenzy she had generated in the past few days, while promising a medal in the next Summer Games.

3. Rio Olympics 2016: Proud and happy, says Sindhu after creating history

P V Sindhu today said she is happy to win a silver in the women’s singles badminton event after her gallant attempt to win a coveted gold for India ended in heart-break at the Rio Olympics here today.

4. Rajinikanth, Big B hail PV Sindhu for silver medal, Salman, Anushka also praise the shuttler

PV Sindhu won the hearts of millions as she secured a Silver medal for India in the final of the women’s singles in Olympic Games. The shuttler already has a huge fan following, but can you guess who is her latest fan? Well, it’s superstar Rajinikanth!

5. Akshay Kumar is the 'Rustom' of box office, film almost enters Rs. 100 crore club

Akshay Kumar’s Rustom is doing quite well on box office and is now trouncing all Akshay’s records of 2016. So far the film has earned Rs 90.9 crore at the box office in the first week.