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Bypolls to six vacant Rajya Sabha seats in four states to be held on Dec 20

After the recent assembly polls, TDP in Andhra Pradesh and BJP in Odisha will have an upper hand in the Rajya Sabha bypolls. While the TMC rules West Bengal, the BJP had retained Haryana

Delhi LG declares war on drugs with a campaign to make capital drug-free

The announcement came during the ninth review meeting of the State-Level Narco Coordination Centre

Constitution Day 2024: Epic story behind the drafting of India's charter

The Indian Constitution is the largest written constitution in the world and the first edition was neither printed nor typed -- it was handwritten and calligraphed in both Hindi and English

NGT sends notice to Centre, others over expanding Himalayan glacial lakes

The melting of glaciers due to increase in temperature paved way for larger glacial lakes, which held more water and, in turn, increased the risk of natural disasters like floods and landslides

Over 20 wagons of coal train derail in Bilaspur division of Chhattisgarh

Over 20 wagons of a coal-loaded freight train derailed in Bilaspur division, Chhattisgarh, disrupting train services. No injuries were reported as efforts to clear the tracks continue

'Completely misconstrued': Ex-CJI on praying for solution to Ayodhya case

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that his remarks about praying to God to help him find a solution to the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute were "completely misconstrued."

Lung damage to affect every Delhi resident, says Ashoka University Dean

In an interview with ET, Ashoka University's dean says Delhi pollution is causing lung damage to all residents. In the long term, it can cause consequences like COPD and cancer

Constitution played a key role in country's transformation: CJI Khanna

Since 2015, November 26 is observed as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949

Those against Constitution speaking about changing it: Karnataka CM

He was speaking on the sidelines of an event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution

SC dismisses petition for reverting to ballot paper voting in elections

The petitioner said foreign countries had adopted ballot paper voting and India should follow suit

Centre sanctions Rs 1,115 cr for disaster mitigation and projects in states

Several steps have been taken to prevent any extensive loss of life and property during disasters by strengthening the disaster risk reduction system in India

Indian Constitution turns 75: How it became world's longest-written charter

75 years of India's Constitution: Here's the incredible journey of the world's longest written charter that transformed a nation into the world's largest democracy

Cong seeks to capitalise on BJP rift in Kerala, woos disgruntled leaders

But if anyone expresses their desire to join the Congress, they would not be kept waiting at the doorstep. The portals of the party would be thrown open for them, he addedBJP

21% posts vacant in district courts, Govt needs to invest more: Ex-CJI

He also pointed out that this will require a constitutional amendment because, the recruitment and conditions of service of the judges to the district judiciary are, controlled by the governors

16 years since 26/11: Brief timeline of horrific 2008 Mumbai terror attacks

Remembering 26/11 Mumbai attacks: It has been 16 years since 10 heavily armed Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists targeted prominent locations in the city, leaving 166 people dead and over 300 injured

What led to clashes that claimed 4 lives in Sambhal? What we know so far

Sambhal violence: Tensions flare in UP's Sambhal as clashes over a mosque survey lead to four deaths; district administration has barred the entry of outsiders until Nov 30

Robotic fire tenders to be deployed at Mahakumbh 2025 to boost fire safety

These robots are capable of climbing stairs and extinguishing fires with precision, ensuring faster and safer responses

Constitution is tool to protect poorest, it must be upheld: Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the people of India should come together to protect each and every thought expressed in the Constitution

Independence will be jeopardised if creed placed above country: Dhankhar

In functioning of these organs of the state, domain exclusivity is quintessence to making optimal contributions in steering Bharat toward unprecedented heights of prosperity and equity, he asserted

Odisha Assembly adjourned amid uproar over mango kernel deaths

Opposition MLAs trooped into the well of the House and protested the death of three tribal women in the Kandhamal district.