Supreme Court UPHOLDS 10% EWS quota, says 'it doesn't violate Constitution'
SC upholds 10% EWS Quota: The EWS quota is not discriminatory and does not alter the basic structure of the constitution, said the Supreme Court bench in a 3-2 majority ruling. The quota bypassed affirmative action that benefits communities traditionally marginalised in the Indian society, like the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (SC/STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
Nov 07, 2022, 11:05 AM IST
Presidential polls: Yashwant Sinha congratulates Draupadi Murmu on her win, says ‘hope you will work without fear or favour’
In a statement, Yashwant Sinha thanked the leaders of the Opposition parties for choosing him as their consensus candidate in this election.
Jul 21, 2022, 20:53 PM IST
Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao draws BJP’s ire for favouring new Constitution
Hailing the present Constitution and its architect B R Ambedkar, Telangana BJP president and MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a statement on Wednesday, said there was a plan drawn up by CM KCR advocating the new Constitution because he is "unable to tolerate SCs and STs getting elected to Parliament and Legislative Assemblies".
Feb 02, 2022, 20:58 PM IST
They are insulting Parliament, Constitution: PM Narendra Modi slams Opposition at BJP parliamentary meet
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that the Prime Minister told the BJP MPs that by using this language, TMC has insulted the Parliament and people of the country who have elected MPs.
Aug 03, 2021, 12:54 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: 'Tukde Tukde' gang aims to destroy India's constitutional structure but separatism has no place in democracy
There is a continuous demand for a separate nation--Khalistan for Sikhs under the guise of farmers' movement, but now a Khalistani organization named Sikhs For Justice has started work on its new plan for West Bengal and Maharashtra. This organization operates from the US and the name of the person running it is Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, an accused of fostering the demand for Khalistan in India by taking funding from Pakistan.
Feb 24, 2021, 00:31 AM IST
Constitution, farmer's livelihood scandal being strangled: Randeep Surjewala
Randeep Surjewala said that the constitution is being strangled in Parliament and the livelihood of the farmers in the farm.
Sep 21, 2020, 15:24 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Assembly to meet from August 20 amid COVID-19, MLAs to occupy alternate seats
As per Article 174 of the Constitution, an assembly must convene a session in less than six months.
Aug 09, 2020, 15:28 PM IST
Union Minister RS Prasad shares Lord Ram's photo from original copy of Constitution
Hours ahead of the Ram Temple 'Bhumi Pujan' in Ayodhya, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who has been a long-standing lawyer of the Ram Lalla deity, on Wednesday shared an original document of the Constitution.
Aug 05, 2020, 15:00 PM IST
Babasaheb’s inspiring slogans that still resonates
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar was a jurist, politician, economist and social reformer. He was fondly known as the Architect of the Indian Constitution. He devoted his entire life in pursuit of social justice and equality. Today, on his 129th birth anniversary we share some of his slogans that have been inspiring generations.
Apr 14, 2020, 17:42 PM IST
Taking back PoK is next step towards achieving Akhand Bharat' objective: Ram Madhav
The abrogation of Article 370 was a step towards the goal of 'Akhand Bharat' (integral India), said Madhav, while addressing the participants of 'Chhatra Sansad' in Vigyan Bhawan here.
Feb 23, 2020, 10:26 AM IST
Nirbhaya case: SC verdict on Centre's plea for separate execution of convicts today
A bench of Justices R Banumathi, Ashok Bhushan and AS Bopanna is expected to pass orders at around 2 pm today on Sharma's plea. The bench heard arguments for nearly two hours on behalf of Sharma and the Union of India and NCT of Delhi.
Feb 14, 2020, 07:42 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP-RSS on reservation, says 'they don't want welfare of weaker section'
The Wayanad MP alleged that the rights of SC/ST communities are under threat in the BJP rule under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Feb 10, 2020, 12:00 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee urges people to uphold principles of Constitution
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday urged people to take a pledge to protect the Constitution of the country and uphold its principles.
Jan 26, 2020, 12:06 PM IST
Reading Preamble to Constitution made compulsory for school students in Maharashtra
The minister said that the step has been taken to familiarise schoolchildren with the Indian Constitution.
Jan 22, 2020, 18:35 PM IST
Indefinite suspension of internet not permissible: SC on J&K restrictions — Key points
The apex court today passed a series of orders challenging the restrictions imposed in J&K since last five months and directing the administration to review it within a week.
Jan 10, 2020, 12:34 PM IST
Save Constitution, save India: Congress to take out flag marches against CAA on 134th foundation day
Congress president Sonia Gandhi will unfurl the party's flag at the AICC headquarters in Delhi today to mark the occasion.
Dec 28, 2019, 09:58 AM IST
Complete analysis explaining the power of the constitution
Watch complete analysis explaining the power of the constitution with Sudhir Chaudhary.
Nov 26, 2019, 23:26 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal stresses honest implementation of Constitution
Addressing students, teachers and principals of the Delhi government schools on the occasion of the concluding ceremony of Delhi government`s "Constitution At 70" campaign, Kejriwal said his government worked according to the Constitution despite facing obstacles.
Nov 26, 2019, 19:10 PM IST
Rights, duties are two sides of the same coin: Ram Nath Kovind
Kovind suggested that parliamentarians be always "mindful" of their "oath and affirmation" and said that serving people should be our foremost priority.
Nov 26, 2019, 17:23 PM IST
PM Modi salutes Ambedkar, says always considered our Constitution a holy book
PM Modi saluted 130 crore Indians for never letting their faith in India's democracy diminish and said that he has always considered India's constitution to be a holy book.
Nov 26, 2019, 12:32 PM IST
