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Spirit of Indian Constitution is to treat all citizens equally: Om Birla at 150th assembly of IPU at Tashkent
Tashkent, April 6: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday highlighted the inclusive and welfarist nature of the Constitution of India, mentioning that "the spirit of the Indian Constitution is to treat all citizens equally, provide them with equal opportunities, and integrate the marginalized and backward sections of society into the 'mainstream of progress."
Karnataka High Court urges implementation of Uniform Civil Code
Bengaluru, April 6: The High Court of Karnataka has appealed to Parliament and state legislatures to move forward with the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), calling it a crucial step toward realising the Constitutional ideals of justice, equality, secularism, and national unity.
Karnataka High Court urges Parliament, states to enact Uniform Civil Code
Bengaluru, April 5: Karnataka High Court has urged the Parliament and state legislatures to enact the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), underlining that it will ensure equality for women, bring equality among castes and religions and also uphold individual dignity.
Campus Law Centre unveils 'Kartavyam', revolutionary take on constitutional duties
New Delhi, April 5: The Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, has launched Kartavyam, a pioneering and unprecedented Constitution Lecture Series - marking 75 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution and reigniting a national dialogue on Duty Jurisprudence.
Pawan Khera: Waqf Bill is both 'anti-Muslim' and 'anti-Constitutional'
New Delhi, April 2: Congress Spokesperson Pawan Khera has slammed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, describing it as not only “anti-Muslim” but also “anti-constitutional.”
People will change govt if you try to change Constitution, Oppn warns Mahayuti
Mumbai, March 25: The Congress Legislature Party leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, on Tuesday warned the Mahayuti government that if any attempt is made to change the Constitution, the people will change the government.”
'Behenji' reignites her fight for marginalised communities; says no compromise on reservation
Lucknow, March 24: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, has declared her unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Constitution from any political attempts to tamper with its provisions on reservation.
Kerala CM Vijayan urges Centre to decide delimitation based on consensus
Thiruvananthapuram, March 15: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday in a statement issued here said the Union government should take a decision on the issue of delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies on the basis of a consensus.
Unacceptable: BJP's Gourav Vallabh slams TN govt over Rupee symbol change
New Delhi, March 13: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Gourav Vallabh on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, accusing his government of undermining the Indian Constitution by replacing the Devanagari-script rupee symbol with the Tamil letter for rupee in the state's Budget documents.
Gujarat: Oath taking ceremony for newly registered lawyers held in presence of Amit Shah, CM Bhupendra Patel
Gandhinagar, March 10: The oath-taking ceremony for newly registered lawyers was organized by the Bar Council of Gujarat in Ahmedabad in the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, an official release stated.
Democracy is not confined to elections but advances through continuous dialogue: LS Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi, March 8: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday stated that consensus and dissent are the strengths of democracy, but planned disruption in Assemblies and Parliament are detrimental to democratic values.
Publication on life and contribution of women member of Constituency Assembly being released by Law Ministry
New Delhi, March 8: On the occasion of International Women's Day, a significant publication of the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, titled "The Life and Contributions of the Women Members of the Constituent Assembly" is being formally released.
Attorney General calls for legal reform; empowering women through compassion and inclusion
New Delhi, March 8: Attorney General R Venkataramani on Saturday emphasized the unique challenges women face, shaped by economic barriers and societal expectations.
Indian Constitution is a guiding light for nation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi, March 7: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the Constitution of India has time and again proven to be a guiding light for the nation, shaping its democratic ethos and governance through the ideals enshrined in it.
Matter of pride: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma on local polls in interior areas
Jagdalpur, February 24: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma visited Jagdalpur on Sunday and spoke about the local elections being conducted in the interior areas. He expressed pride that local body elections were held for the first time in about 100 places, emphasising the importance of re-establishing the Indian Constitution in these regions.
TN CM challenges Dharmendra Pradhan over constitutional validity of trilingual policy
Chennai, Feb 16: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has defended the state's decision to reject the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, saying that the trilingual policy lacks a constitutional mandate.
Security tightened in Imphal after President's rule in Manipur
Imphal, February 14: Security has been heightened in the capital city of Imphal on Friday in the wake of the president's rule imposed in Manipur amid prolonged ethnic violence and political instability in the region.
President's Rule in Manipur: State Assembly under suspended animation
Imphal, Feb 13: After promulgating the President's Rule in Manipur, President Droupadi Murmu has put the state legislative Assembly under suspended animation.
President's rule imposed in Manipur, Parliament to exercise powers of state Assembly
New Delhi, February 13: President Droupadi Murmu has imposed President's Rule in Manipur after receiving a report from the state Governor.
President’s Rule imposed in trouble-torn Manipur
Imphal, Feb 13: President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur late on Thursday under Article 356 of the Constitution five days after the state Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from the post following the directions from the central BJP leaders.
Telangana CM urges southern states to unite to protect their rights
Hyderabad, Feb 9: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday called on all southern states to unite to protect their rights.
Sikkim-Darjeeling merger not possible: Sikkim CM Prem Singh Golay
Gangtok, February 5: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Golay dismissed speculation regarding the Sikkim-Darjeeling merger on Wednesday, saying that certain politicians and the opposition party are simply spreading rumours.
Braille version of Indian Constitution launched in B'luru for visually challenged
Bengaluru, Feb 3: The Braille-enabled Indian Constitution launched by the Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot on Monday, marked a significant step towards making the Constitution accessible to millions of visually challenged individuals.
Chhattisgarh Dy CM cites secularism, congratulates Uttarkhand on implementation of UCC
Raipur, January 28: Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma questioned giving "special provisions" to any particular religious group despite India being a secular nation and congratulating the people of Uttarakhand on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code.
Historic moment for Uttarakhand, nation: CM Dhami declares official implementation of Uniform Civil Code
Dehradun, January 27: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday announced the official implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, marking what he described as a historic moment for Uttarakhand and the nation.
V-P Dhankhar slams politics over UCC, targets illegal migrants
New Delhi, Jan 27: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday hit out at critics of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), asking how we can criticise something which is the mandate of the Indian Constitution and highlighted the security threat posed by illegal migrants.
'Took 75 years, but UCC will be implemented in BJP-Ruled states': BJP leader Ajay Alok
New Delhi, January 27: BJP leader Ajay Alok on Monday, said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has been part of the Constitution since its adoption, but it took 75 years to begin its implementation.
Kolkata Police musical band allowed to perform at Governor's house after CM's intervention on Republic Day
Kolkata, January 26: A controversy erupted at the West Bengal Governor's house in Kolkata on Republic Day after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Kolkata police musical band was initially denied entry to perform in Republic Day celebration at Raj Bhawan on Sunday evening. The band was allowed to perform only after her intervention.
Andhra Pradesh celebrates Republic Day with gaiety
Vijayawada, Jan 26: The 76th Republic Day was celebrated with gaiety and enthusiasm across Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. Governor S. Abdul Nazeer led the celebration by unfurling the national flag at the main official ceremony held at Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in Vijayawada.
Patriotic fervour marks Republic Day celebrations in Telangana
Hyderabad, Jan 26: Patriotic fervour marked the 76th Republic Day celebrations on Sunday in Telangana. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma led the celebrations by hoisting the national flag at the main official function held at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath flags off 'Run for Cooperative Marathon' in Lucknow
Lucknow, January 26: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday flagged off the 'Run for Cooperation Marathon' in Lucknow.
J-K: Tiranga Yatra organised in Uri to commemorate India's 76th Republic Day
Baramulla, January 26: To commemorate India's 76th Republic Day, a grand Tiranga Yatra was organised in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir.
J-K: Dy CM Surinder Choudhary unfurls national flag in Srinagar
Srinagar New Delhi, January 26: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday unfurled the national flag at Bakshi Stadium in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day.
CM Yogi hoists national flag at official residence, extends greetings to citizens
Lucknow, Jan 26: On the occasion of 76th Republic Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hoisted the national flag at his official residence and extended greetings to the people of state.
Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi greet nation on 76th Republic Day
New Delhi, January 26: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee participates in Republic Day celebrations in Kolkata
Kolkata, January 26: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday participated in the 76th Republic Day celebrations in Kolkata.
We all should come forward to fulfil resolve of 'Viksit Bharat': Lok Sabha Speaker on R-Day
New Delhi, January 26: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla marked the 76th Republic Day by unfurling the national flag at his residence in Delhi on Sunday, emphasising the importance of fulfilling the resolve of 'Viksit Bharat.'
Spiritual leaders unfurl tricolour at Maha Kumbh on 76th Republic Day
Prayagraj, January 26: Spiritual leader Morari Bapu, Swami Chidanand Saraswati - the spiritual head of the Rishikesh-based Parmarth Niketan Ashram and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati unfurled the national flag during the Maha Kumbh, on the occasion of 76th Republic day.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath unfurls national flag in Lucknow on 76th Republic Day
Lucknow, January 26: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday unfurled the national flag in Lucknow on the 76th Republic Day, paying tribute to India's Constitution and the freedom fighters who shaped the nation.
Our republic is symbol of great democratic flag Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma unfurls national flag in Udaipur
Udaipur, January 26: On the occasion of 76th Republic Day Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma unfurled the national flag in Udaipur on Sunday.