Constitution is country’s ‘national text’ that guides institutions, personal conduct: President Murmu

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that the Constitution of India is not merely a legislative document but the “national text” that guides institutions and personal conduct. The President was addressing the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court. Paying homage to the founding fathers who “crafted the largest […]
They don’t vote for BJP: Rajeev Chandrasekhar on lack of Muslim ministers at Centre

Kozhikode, Nov 26 (IANS) Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday sparked a political debate with his remarks linking Muslim representation in Parliament and the Union Cabinet to their voting preferences. Speaking at a ‘Meet the Press’ event organised by the Kozhikode Press Club, he stated that the absence of Muslim ministers at the Centre […]
728 Eklavya model schools to be operational nationwide by 2026: Union Minister

Agartala, Nov 26 (IANS) Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram said on Wednesday that to promote quality education, a total of 728 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) will be made operational across the country by 2026. At present, 440 such schools are functioning.While attending a programme at the Eklavya Model Residential School in Kumarghat […]
Assam Cabinet clears GoM report on ST status for six communities

Guwahati, Nov 26 (IANS) The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday approved a series of key decisions, including clearance of the Group of Ministers’ (GoM) report on granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six major communities of the state, land allocation for a heritage museum, and new service rules for […]
Andhra Pradesh not to give up its rights over Krishna waters, says CM Naidu

Amaravati, Nov 26 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday made it clear that there is no question of Andhra Pradesh giving up its rights on Krishna River water under any circumstances. He said that while united Andhra Pradesh had a total share of 811 TMC of Krishna waters, after the bifurcation […]
Jyotiradtya Scindia praises CM Mohan Yadav, says MP setting new benchmark in governance

Bhopal, Nov 26 (IANS) Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Guna, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Wednesday praised Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, stating that the central Indian state is setting new benchmarks in good governance. The Union Minister posted the remarks on his social media platform X soon after meeting Chief Minister […]
PM Modi hails unveiling of BR Ambedkar’s bust at UNESCO on Constitution Day

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the installation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s bust at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris as “a matter of immense pride” and a fitting global tribute to the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. Taking to X on the occasion of the 75th Constitution Day, […]
BJP writes to ECI, seeks greater independence for West Bengal CEO office

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IANS) State unit of BJP has appealed to the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking greater independence for the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, amid the constant attack it has been facing both from the state administration as well as the ruling dispensation in the state. The BJP submitted […]
Constitution embodies India’s soul and strength: Rajasthan Speaker Devnani

Jaipur, Nov 26 (IANS) Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani on Wednesday said the Constitution of India is completely safe and faces no threat, calling it the soul, future and present of the nation. He described it as one of the world’s strongest constitutions, enabling peaceful and orderly transitions of power. Devnani added that Vande […]
Constitution is soul of democracy, judiciary its guardian: Mizoram Governor

Aizawl, Nov 26 (IANS) Mizoram Governor General VK Singh (Retd) on Wednesday described the Constitution as the soul of democracy and the judiciary as its guardian. Addressing the Constitution Day – Samvidhan Diwas celebration here, the Governor commended the various initiatives of the Gauhati High Court in ensuring the people of Northeast India, with rich […]