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Republic Day 2025: Why was January 26 chosen as commencement date for Indian Constitution?
Lifestyle | January 23, 2025 17:36 ISTIndia celebrates Republic Day every year on January 26. On this day in the year 1950, India became a democracy and the Constitution was implemented. Let's know the reason for this.
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Constitution Day: President Murmu addresses Parliament, releases first Sanskrit copy of 'Samvidhan'
India | November 26, 2024 12:33 ISTSince 2015, November 26 has been observed as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. Earlier, the day was observed as Law Day.
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Constitution Day of India: Know about history, significance and why the day is celebrated
India | November 26, 2024 7:41 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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Supreme Court rejects plea to remove 'Socialist' and 'Secularism' from Constitution's Preamble
India | November 25, 2024 14:12 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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Republic Day 2024: Women-centric iconic parade concludes, tableaus displayed cultural colours
India | January 26, 2024 16:57 ISTRepublic Day 2024: As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day today, President Droupadi Murmu is leading a grand parade at Kartavya Path. The day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India and the country's transition to a Republic in 1950.
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Where did the word 'Budget' come from? All you need to know about it
Business | February 01, 2024 10:56 ISTBudget 2024: Delving into the term "budget," its etymology reveals intriguing historical roots, tracing back to a small bag presented by England's former Finance Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, in 1733.
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'Prime Minister of Bharat': BJP shares PM Modi's official reference amid 'India' name change row
India | September 06, 2023 8:25 ISTThe India-Bharat name row has intensified further after BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra shared a document related to PM Modi's visit to Indonesia in which the latter is referred to as the "Prime Minister of Bharat".
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Republic Day 2023: Do you know when, where and how the first Republic Day was celebrated in India?
Education | January 24, 2023 18:52 ISTRepublic Day 2023: Do you know when, where and how the first Republic Day was celebrated in India? Here is the story behind the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
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Constitution Day: Know about history, significance and why the day is celebrated
India | December 17, 2022 13:02 ISTConstitution Day: On the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, the Union Cabinet decided to celebrate November 26 as Constitution Day.
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Lord Buddha inspiration for India's Constitution: PM Narendra Modi
India | October 20, 2021 14:10 ISTAddressing a gathering at the 'Abhidhamma Day programme', PM Modi asserted that the 'dhamma chakra' on tricolour is the driving force for India.
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Why Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala case is considered landmark in Indian history
Fyi | September 06, 2020 12:41 ISTKesavananda Bharati challenged the Constitution (29th Amendment) Act, 1972, questioning the Kerala government’s attempts, under two-state land reform acts, to impose restrictions on the management of its (mutt) property. A 13-judge bench was formed to preside over the case, heard over 68 days. In which, 11 different judgments were delivered in what is said to be a 7:6 majority the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution is inviolable, and could not be amended by Parliament.
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Manifesto of any party cannot override the Constitution of India: Anand Sharma
Politics | December 11, 2019 16:29 ISTWhile replying to Union Home Minister Amit Shah who tabled the bill in the House, Sharma said that though it was part of BJP's 2019 manifesto, it cannot override the principles of the Indian Constitution.
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Russia stands tall with India on Article 370 abrogation: J&K status change within framework of Indian Constitution
India | August 10, 2019 9:27 ISTRussia on Saturday extended its support to India on the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, and said that the change in status and division into Union Territories was carried out within framework of the Constitution of India.
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Bringing Aadhaar as money bill no fraud on Constitution: Arun Jaitley
India | September 26, 2018 22:32 IST"A money bill can only be brought as a money bill. The finance bill cannot be brought as anything other than a money bill," Jaitley said.
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has no belief in Indian Constitution, says Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit
Politics | September 19, 2018 11:57 ISTRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has no belief in Indian Constitution, says Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit
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127th birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar: Lesser known facts about the 'architect of Indian constitution'
India | April 13, 2018 23:12 ISTAmbedkar was a well-known politician and an eminent jurist. Ambedkar's efforts to eradicate the social evils like untouchablity and caste restrictions were remarkable.
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Under Congress formula, Gujarat’s Patidars to be given reservation under Article 31C of Indian Constitution
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Hindi Diwas 2017: Know why we celebrate this day on 14th September
Lifestyle | September 14, 2017 10:48 ISTLet's learn about history behind celebration of Hindi Diwas on 14th September every year.
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Original manuscript of Indian Constitution had pictures of Hindu gods and gurus: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Politics | January 13, 2017 13:35 ISTRavi Shankar Prasad on Thursday said that the original manuscript of the Indian Constitution featured images of Hindu gods and gurus, suggesting the extent of ‘minority appeasement’ and ‘pseudo secularism’ prevalent in the country.
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B.R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary to be observed at UN
World | April 09, 2016 21:14 ISTNew York: The permanent mission of India to the UN in New York will host a special event to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar -- jurist, economist, politician, social reformer and
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