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National emblem row: Digging history and significance of the Lion Capital

The National Emblem is one of the most visible symbols of national identity, used as the seal of the Republic. It was adopted from the Lion Capital of one of the Ashoka Pillars on January 26, 1950

Power of RTI Act: How, where to use the right to question your govt

What is RTI Act? Indian citizens can seek any information that the government can disclose to the Parliament of India. From application to fees, here's how to use RTI Act to question your government

Understanding sub-categorisation of OBCs and Justice G Rohini Commission

The Commission was set up by the President under the Article 340 of the Constitution to sub-categorise OBCs so that the benefits of reservation reach all of them

Courts have become spectator sports but can't degenerate into public brawls

The advent of 24x7 news channels, continual live-tweeting and YouTubed webcasting of proceedings have made judges and lawyers participants in a judicial content-creating version of Big Boss

Ideas of Indian citizenship

The author has literally mapped the narrative of citizenship in the country which has evolved through several amendments in the Citizenship Act of 1955

Focus on fundamental rights makes India stronger, not weaker

Yielding to rights-based politics makes democracy more stable. It furthers its legitimisation with the masses and situates its actions in the context of constitutionality.

The concept of All India Services needs to be re-examined

The idea of an All India Service is at cross purposes with its actuality.

What is the Contingency Fund of India?

Contingency is a negative event which may occur in future, like recession or pandemic. The Constitution has a provision for a contingency fund. Its corpus is always kept intact. Find out how it works

India exploring possibility to invite central Asian leaders on Republic Day

India is exploring the possibility of inviting the top leaders of the central Asian countries to grace the upcoming Republic Day celebrations

Dynastic parties matter of concern to people committed to Constitution: PM

Modi also paid tributes to security personnel who lost their lives during the November 26, 2008, terror attacks in Mumbai.

Constitution binds a diverse country like India, says PM Modi in Parliament

On the occasion of Constitution Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Indian Constitution is behind binding a diverse country.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greets citizens on Constitution Day

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday greeted the people of the country on Constitution Day, and said it is the responsibility of all to ensure that justice and rights are equal for all. Constitution Day is celebrated to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. "Justice and rights should be equal for all so that the Constitution does not become just a paper, it is the responsibility of all of us," Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi. "Greetings to all on the Constitution Day of the country," he also said using the hashtag "#ConstitutionDay2021".

Uddhav Thackeray remembers 26/11 martyrs, founding fathers of Constitution

Uddhav Thackeray on Friday paid tributes to the martyrs and citizens, who lost their lives in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks 13 years ago

BSP to not to take part in Constitution Day programmes, says Mayawati

BSP president Mayawati on Friday asked the Central and state governments to seriously ponder if they are following the Constitution in the true spirit

Modi govt committed to welfare of all sections of people, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Modi government is committed to the welfare and rights of every section of the country

Kiren Rijiju launches online course on the Constitution of India

"This will be an important milestone in spreading the aspirations and ideals of the Constitution," said Rijiju

Constitution Day: PM to participate in programmes in Parl, Vigyan Bhawan

As part of Constitution Day celebrations this year, PM Narendra Modi will participate in programmes being organised in Parliament and Vigyan Bhawan on November 26, his office said on Wednesday.

PM to address Constitution Day event at Central Hall of Parliament

As a part of 'Constitution Day' celebrations this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the programmes being organised in Parliament and Vigyan Bhavan on November 26.

Constitution Day to be celebrated in Parliament's Central Hall on Nov 26

As part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', the Constitution Day will be celebrated in the Central Hall of Parliament on November 26 and President Ram Nath Kovind will preside over the event, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference about the event, Joshi said the main event will be attended by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and various other dignitaries. The event is being organised by the Lok Sabha Secretariat and Speaker, the parliamentary affairs minister said. "Celebration of Constitution Day was started in 2015 by PM @narendramodi. This time, the main function in the central hall will be organised by @loksabhaspeaker & @LokSabhaSectt. #PresidentKovind, VP @MVenkaiahNaidu & PM @narendramodi will participate: Union Minister @JoshiPralhad," the Press Information Bureau tweeted. Asked about the bill to be tabled by the government in the upcoming winter session of Parliament for repealing ...

Like elite clubs, elite colleges also refuse to increase number of seats

The worst offender in this regard is an elite college in Delhi University. It admits less than 1,000 students to less than 10 courses!