Constitution of India

Allahabad High Court says Triple Talaq is unconstitutional but these don't welcome the ruling

In a major ruling, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday said that Triple Talaq was unconstitutional.

Dec 08, 2016, 13:45 PM IST

India observes Constitution Day today

Activities like mock Parliament, essay and debate competitions are being organised across the country on the occasion.

Nov 26, 2016, 08:46 AM IST

`BR Ambedkar did not write Constitution; he just corrected its language​`

Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts chairman Ram Bahadur Rai said if the Constitution is ever to be set afire, then he would be first to do so.

Jun 07, 2016, 20:18 PM IST

Bharat Mata ki Jai row: 'Does Constitution say follow Islam, read Quran?' - Baba Ramdev blasts Asaduddin Owaisi

Clarifying his 'beheading' remark over Bharat Mata ki Jai row, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has strongly lashed out at AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi.

Apr 27, 2016, 13:40 PM IST

PM Modi ​launches campaign to boost rural development; accuses Congress of 'undermining' Ambedkar's legacy

Launching the 'Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday' movement, the PM said there is a need to strengthen the foundation of our villages.

Apr 14, 2016, 15:35 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi reaches out to Opposition, says consensus more important than majority rule

In the backdrop of ongoing debate on alleged intolerance in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday adopted a highly conciliatory approach towards the Opposition and said the government would rule by consensus and not force decisions through majority.

Nov 27, 2015, 22:54 PM IST

Winter Session: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley flays Congress on constitutional principles

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday took a veiled dig at the Congress, saying those who imposed Emergency rule in the country were now talking about constitutional principles.

Nov 27, 2015, 14:56 PM IST

Winter Session of Parliament, Day 1: Govt says secularism `most misused` term, Congress hits back

On the first day of the Winter Session, the Lok Sabha took up a discussion on 'Commitment to India's Constitution' as a part of BR Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary celebrations.

Nov 26, 2015, 23:44 PM IST

India's Constitution a ray of hope for country, says PM Modi

On the occasion of India's first Constitution Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the document is a ray of hope for the country.

Nov 26, 2015, 13:00 PM IST

Students to recite preamble of Constitution in Nagpur tomorrow

Over one lakh school students from across the city are expected to participate in a programme to recite the preamble of the Constitution of India at Yashwant Stadium here on Thursday to mark the Constitution Day.

Nov 25, 2015, 21:31 PM IST

Resolution in Parliament must come from Chair: Congress

The Congress on Wednesday proposed a constitutional amendment to ensure that any resolution brought up on the floor of House should be introduced by the Chair, not the government.

Nov 25, 2015, 20:59 PM IST

Courts will deal with hate crimes sternly: Chief Justice of India HL Dattu

In the backdrop of increasing incidents of hate crimes in the country, Chief Justice of India HL Dattu has assured that the courts will be tough while dealing with the perpetrators of such crimes.

Oct 26, 2015, 10:42 AM IST

SC discharging constitutional obligation, not tyranny of unelected: Justice Ganguly

Even as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley sought to brand the Supreme Court judgement striking down the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act and the enabling 99th Constitution amendment as "tyranny of the unelected", former apex court judge Asok Kumar Ganguly said that what it did was its "duty", which it is mandated to discharge under the Constitution.

Oct 24, 2015, 13:57 PM IST

Cow slaughter ban: VHP asks Centre to honour HP high court order

The Vishva Hindu Parishad​ (VHP) on Friday welcomed Himachal Pradesh High Court order directing the Centre to consider enacting a law banning cow slaughter and asked the BJP-led dispensation to honour its "commitment and public sentiments" within three months.

Oct 16, 2015, 15:09 PM IST