Constitution
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Rajnath Singh hits out at Congress, says 'Constitution not a single party's contribution'
India | Dec 13, 2024, 01:04 PM ISTParliament Winter Session: Rajnath Singh added that the Constitution paves the way for nation-building by touching all aspects of social, economic, political and cultural life.
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Parliament Winter Session: Day 1 of Constitution debate in Lok Sabha witnesses heated exchanges
India | Dec 13, 2024, 09:27 PM ISTParliament Winter session: The Winter Session of Parliament focused on the Constitution debate, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiating discussions and Priyanka Gandhi delivered her maiden Lok Sabha speech for the Opposition.
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Lok Sabha to begin two-day debate on Constitution today; BJP, Congress issue whip to MPs
India | Dec 13, 2024, 06:22 AM ISTAs per the listed agenda of the Lok Sabha, there will be a special discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India. The discussions will centre on the significance and evolution of the Constitution.
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Maharashtra: Violence breaks out in Parbhani over tearing of Constitution, Ambedkar statue vandalism
Maharashtra | Dec 11, 2024, 03:08 PM ISTMaharashtra: Violent protests broke out in Parbhani, Maharashtra, after a replica of the Indian Constitution held by a statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar was damaged. The incident sparked widespread outrage, with protesters torching vehicles and demanding strict punishment for those responsible.
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'Architect of our Constitution...': PM Modi pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
India | Dec 06, 2024, 09:53 AM ISTMahaparinirvan Diwas: Dr Ambedkar, a revered leader, thinker, and reformer, dedicated his life to championing equality and eradicating caste-based discrimination. Mahaparinirvan Diwas holds profound significance as a tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar's transformative legacy.
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Delhi High Court refuses to entertain plea to constitute 'Sanatan Dharma Raksha Board'
India | Nov 27, 2024, 01:54 PM ISTThe counsel for the petitioner 'Sanatan Hindu Sewa Sangh Trust' argued that the board was needed to protect the 'sanatan dharma' whose followers were allegedly being attacked by followers of other religions.
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Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi, says 'I guarantee you, PM has not read the Constitution'
India | Nov 26, 2024, 03:13 PM ISTRahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi on Constitution Day, advocating for caste census and social justice to dismantle systemic barriers against marginalized communities.
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Constitution Day of India: Know about history, significance and why the day is celebrated
India | Nov 26, 2024, 07:41 AM ISTConstitution Day: The Indian Constitution, adopted on November 26, 1949, and coming into effect on January 26, 1950, serves as the foundational document defining India's democratic, secular, and egalitarian framework.
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How many individuals did Railways recruit in last decade? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw discloses
India | Nov 25, 2024, 08:05 PM ISTUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended an event organised by the National Convention of the All India SC/ST Railway Employees Association in Nagpur. During his address at the event, he revealed the details of recruitment in Railways in the last decade.
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Supreme Court rejects plea to remove 'Socialist' and 'Secularism' from Constitution's Preamble
India | Nov 25, 2024, 02:12 PM ISTThe petition challenged the legality of adding the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976, arguing that including these words exceeds the Parliament's power to amend the Constitution under Article 368.
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BJP claims Rahul distributed blank copies of 'Constitution' during poll rally, Congress hits back
India | Nov 07, 2024, 03:40 PM IST“The Congress wants to rewrite India’s Constitution as a blank slate. They plan to remove all the laws and articles written by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. This is why Rahul Gandhi recently predicted the end of reservations,” Maharashtra BJP posted on its X handle while sharing two short videos.
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Supreme Court postpones hearing on removal of 'Secular' and 'Socialist' from Preamble to October 21
India | Aug 13, 2024, 03:54 PM ISTThe petition contended that Dr BR Ambedkar had rejected the incorporation of these words as the Constitution cannot thrust upon the citizens certain political ideologies by taking away their right to choose.
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'Indira Gandhi accepted that Emergency was mistake, BJP must forget past': P Chidambaram
India | Jul 14, 2024, 04:36 PM ISTChidambaram asked what's the point of debating over the rights and wrongs of the emergency 50 years later, while stressing that lessons have been learned from the past.
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'Will throw Agniveer scheme in bin, simplify GST, help small businessmen,' says Rahul in Delhi
Delhi | May 18, 2024, 10:35 PM ISTAddressing a public meeting organised by the Congress in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi urged workers of his party and of the Aam Aadmi Party to work together and ensure victory for their alliance on all seven Lok Sabha seats in the national capital.
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'By describing me as dictator, Opposition is insulting 140 crore Indians,' PM Modi tells India TV
India | May 14, 2024, 08:59 PM ISTResponding when asked what he has to say on Opposition's hatred towards him, PM Modi said that he doesn't pay attention to all this. "I think they started hating way before I existed and they will continue to do so even after I am finished."
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Fact Check: Did Rahul Gandhi talk about abolishing the Constitution? Know what is the truth
Fact Check | May 11, 2024, 02:56 PM ISTA video of Rahul Gandhi is going viral on social media in which he is seen talking about abolishing the Constitution if he comes to power. Fact check has found the claim made in the viral video to be false.
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Rajnath blasts Congress for creating fear psychosis: 'BJP will never change Constitution's Preamble'
India | May 05, 2024, 10:31 AM ISTRajnath Singh lashed out at Congress and accused it of creating "fear psychosis" over the issue of Constitution and reservation and said that the BJP government will never change the Preamble or tinker with the reservation.
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No threat to Constitution or reservation as long as I'm alive, says Chirag Paswan | Lok Sabha Polls
News | May 04, 2024, 01:51 PM ISTChirag Paswan, president of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), who is contesting election from Hajipur Lok Sabha seat as an NDA candidate said that there is no threat to the Constitution nor reservation as long as he is alive.
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When PM Modi led a procession with a copy of Constitution placed on an elephant | VIDEO
India | May 01, 2024, 06:11 PM ISTFormer Congress President Rahul Gandhi claimed that if BJP returns to power at the Centre, then it will tear the Constitution which gives rights to the poor, Dalits, tribals and OBCs.
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'Ready to bear all hurdles and atrocities to save Constitution': Kejriwal's new message from jail
Delhi | Apr 10, 2024, 04:35 PM ISTArvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21, hours after the high court refused to grant him protection from coercive action by the federal anti-money laundering agency.