Constitution of India

Indian nationalism is not destructive: What Pranab Mukherjee told RSS in Nagpur

The former First Citizen presented a different interpretation to a new audience, all while refraining from outright political references.

Jun 07, 2018, 20:58 PM IST

India's judges don't like to be judged, and petty politics is not going to fix it

The attempt by the Congress-led opposition to impeach the Chief Justice of India reeks of street politics, not statesmanship.

Apr 26, 2018, 10:25 AM IST

Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Jayanti: Top quotes of Babasaheb

On the 127th birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar, let us remember him for his words. Here are 10 inspiring quotes by him.

Apr 14, 2018, 09:58 AM IST

South vs North: Not biased against any region, says PM Narendra Modi in Chennai over money sharing row

Modi claimed his government has suggested incentives to states that have controlled their population growth, but did not offer any details.

Apr 12, 2018, 14:36 PM IST

Caste, communists, cinema, Cauvery: Why BJP cannot jump easily over the C factors in southern India

The southern states are miles ahead or miles away from most of BJP's pet poll planks: national security, law and order, Hindutva and the fight against corruption.

Apr 10, 2018, 18:38 PM IST

Southern Finance Ministers meet to discuss revenue loss because of Modi government's proposal

The southern states feel they are being penalised for successfully implementing the Centre's programmes to control population growth, while at the same time rewarding the northern states for their abject failure on this count.

Apr 10, 2018, 13:44 PM IST

We need to resist: Siddaramaiah calls for CMs of southern states to oppose Modi government proposal

Concern and unity are growing in the south over the Modi government's proposal to divide Central funds on the basis of 2011 census.

Mar 23, 2018, 11:46 AM IST

Full text of letters MK Stalin wrote to PM Narendra Modi, 10 Chief Ministers warning of unfair financial allocations to states

Stalin had warned of grave discontent in the states that would be penalised for successfully controlling their populations.

Mar 21, 2018, 14:14 PM IST

Discontent and unrest: MK Stalin's warning to PM Narendra Modi on money share of states

Stalin has also written to the Chief Ministers of 10 states that will be affected by the Centre's decision, asking them to oppose the Centre. There isn't a single BJP or NDA CM on this list.

Mar 21, 2018, 13:47 PM IST

BJP, RSS hell-bent on changing Constitution, alleges Congress in new video

The Congress on Monday unleashed a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), accusing it of being hell bent on changing the Constitution of India. In a video released on microblogging site Twitter, the Congress claimed quoted several RSS ideologues on their opinion about the Constitution.

Jan 22, 2018, 12:16 PM IST

Revisiting the Constitutional validity of Article 35-A

The integration of the poeple of Jammu and Kashmir with the larger Indian narrative is essential.

Dec 27, 2017, 21:03 PM IST

Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: No quota cap mentioned in Constitution, says Hardik Patel

Hardik Patel on Tuesday said the Indian Constitution did not limit reservation in employment and education for certain categories to 50 percent.

Nov 28, 2017, 19:51 PM IST

Make Constitution meaningful: Kovind

"The Constitution empowers the people as much as people empower the Constitution and what they have done to uphold the Constitutional values," the President said.

Nov 26, 2017, 19:45 PM IST

Legislature, judiciary and executive should work to strengthen each other: PM Modi

The National Law Day is observed on November 26, the day on which the Constitution of India was agreed to by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. 

Nov 26, 2017, 17:18 PM IST

Many Delhi schools don't have science, commerce stream

The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) pointed out that the distribution of schools offering science and commerce streams is "alarmingly uneven".

 

Sep 07, 2017, 22:49 PM IST

Omar Abdullah for special session of J&K legislature on Article 35A

The former chief minister expressed grave concern over the reported "unsatisfactory response" of the central and state governments in putting up a strong case before the Supreme Court.

Aug 18, 2017, 18:48 PM IST

Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on plea against special status to J&K

The petition challenged the April 11 order of the Delhi High Court rejecting a plea saying nothing survives in it as the apex court has already dismissed a similar prayer on the issue.

Aug 08, 2017, 18:12 PM IST

Meghalaya passes resolution opposing Centre's notification on cattle sale

Sangma, introducing the resolution, alleged that the notification was "designed to affect" the people of the north-east in general and Meghalaya in particular.

Jun 12, 2017, 19:23 PM IST

Male chauvinism has no room in a civilised society: SC

Male chauvinism has no room in a civilised society and the "obnoxious" act of eve-teasing affected justice and the rights of a woman, the Supreme Court has held.

Apr 28, 2017, 21:01 PM IST

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince was the chief guest at 68th Republic Day – All about it

Since the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi was the Chief Guest at the function, a 149-member marching contingent from UAE was given the honour to lead the parade.

Jan 26, 2017, 16:56 PM IST