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(Search results - 37)India UntoldJan 26, 2020, 8:25 AM IST
Two Unsung Civil Servants Who Helped Ambedkar Draft The Indian Constitution
On this day, the Constitution of India came into force in 1950. We all know about the man who led the drafting committee of this holy book of law – Dr. BR Ambedkar. But, how many of you know about the 2 civil servants working in the Constituent Assembly Secretariat, during that time, without whom the Indian democratic project would have probably never got off the ground. Let’s find out more about the two men who built India’s democracy, but you’ve probably never heard of them, in this episode of India Untold with Sunita Iyer.
IndiaJan 23, 2020, 8:30 PM IST
From Pakistan’s attempt to spoil R-Day celebrations to Bihar CM’s royal snub, watch MyNation in 100 seconds
Several Pakistan groups are planning to burn copies of Indian Constitution in London on Republic Day. BJP MP Subramanian Swamy has alleged that opposition parties are playing a great role in creating rift in the society.
IndiaJan 23, 2020, 4:18 PM IST
As Pakistani group plans burning copies of Indian Constitution, we wonder what constitutes their conscience
A group of Pakistani protesters are planning to burn a copy of the Indian Constitution outside the Indian embassy in London. on January 26
India UntoldJan 18, 2020, 11:40 AM IST
The Men Whose Artwork Adorns The Constitution Of India
It took the Constituent Assembly more than two years to finalise a draft of our Constitution that would define the Republic status of India. After making over 2000 amendments, the draft was finally concluded on 26 November 1949. Naturally, the Assembly wanted this foundation of law, which represents the diversity in India, to be adorned with artworks. Prem Behari Narain Raizada was approached to embellish the contents of the Constitution with his fine calligraphy. And it was Nandalal Bose and his students that brought the rich history and heritage of India to the pages of the Constitution.
IndiaJan 10, 2020, 7:06 PM IST
IndiaDec 15, 2019, 2:02 PM IST
As per Article 256 of Indian Constitution, states must implement Citizenship Amendment Act
Article 256 of the Indian constitution explicitly instructs states of the Indian Union to implement laws passed by the Indian Parliament. However, as many as 5 states have decided not to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act
IndiaDec 12, 2019, 6:56 PM IST
Was our Constitution secular? A history lesson for the opposition
The opposition harped on the word secular as they referred to the Constitution while speaking on issues such as the NRC and the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. However, it does look like they don’t understand the difference between the true meaning of being secular and pseudo-secular.
IndiaNov 26, 2019, 9:56 AM IST
Constitution Day: Here’s why India celebrates Samvidhan Divas
November 26 of every year is celebrated as Constitution Day, as it is the day on which the Constitution was adopted. It was first celebrated in 2015, as a tribute to Father of the Constitution BR Ambedkar. The Indian Constitution that has over 90,000 words is the work of 271 men and women who were part of the constituent assembly that drafted it.
IndiaSep 22, 2019, 5:07 PM IST
Home minister Amit Shah confident that BJP will be in power because of its good works
Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, union home minister Amit Shah believes that BJP will continue to be in power because of the good work done by the state government led by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.
IndiaSep 22, 2019, 11:51 AM IST
Sikh community in Houston thanks 'Tiger' PM Modi for Kartarpur Corridor
The Sikh community who thanked PM Modi for the Kartapur Corridor also submitted a memorandum requesting the PM to address longstanding issues pertaining to the 1984 Sikh riots, Article 25 of the Indian Constitution, Anand Marriage Act, Visa and the renewal of the passport of asylees, among others.
IndiaSep 18, 2019, 8:58 AM IST
Kashmir issue not up for discussion by PM Modi, China’s President Xi Jinping?
China has made it clear that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China’s President Xi Jinping will not be discussing the Kashmir issue when they meet. Tension between India and Pakistan escalated after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status granted under Article 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution on August 5.
IndiaAug 6, 2019, 6:35 PM IST
Section 144 in Jammu and Kashmir: Goods trucks stranded for 2 days; huge losses expected
Section 144 has been imposed on Jammu and Kashmir and as a result no trucks are allowed to and from the Union territory. Good trains, even those that carry perishable goods have been stalled at Jammu border for the last two days.
IndiaAug 5, 2019, 6:19 PM IST
Article 370 scrapped: Indians celebrate in Varanasi, Pathankot
Article 370 scrapped: BJP workers celebrated with drums and trumpets in front of Shyama Prasad Memorial in Pathankot and Muslim women celebrated in Varanasi
EntertainmentJul 6, 2019, 5:44 PM IST
Ayushmann Khurrana on 'Article 15' success: Glad I went with my gut instinct
Directed by Sinha of "Mulk" fame, the film is based on Article 15 of the Indian Constitution which prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
IndiaApr 30, 2019, 11:33 AM IST
MHA asks Rahul Gandhi to explain his ‘dual citizenship’
Accepting a three-year-old complaint filed by Subramanian Swamy against Rahul Gandhi, the ministry of home affairs has asked the Congress president to explain the evidence of his British citizenship