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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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Topic: Constitution

Political, parochial, or unique? SC’s ‘swadeshi’ interpretation of law has legal fraternity divided

Rejecting imposition of timelines on Governors & President for assent to bills, SC’s bid to frame constitutional interpretation as 'swadeshi' unleashes a range of reactions.

Khattar’s ‘Mahapurush’ U-turn after Congress kicks up storm over his remark on Ambedkar & Constitution

Congress claims Union minister questioned Ambedkar's role in making of Constitution & remarks show 'mindset' of BJP. Khattar made the remarks after meeting widow of IPS Y Puran Kumar.

No ‘maharaja, princess’ in court, orders Rajasthan HC. What Constitution says about royal titles

HC pulled up heirs of Jaipur's ex-royals, giving them a week to drop titles from their petition. Courts have repeatedly noted that titles of nobility conflict with principle of equality.

The many lives of Indian sadhus—rebels to arts to politics

Alongside diverse works, the DAG exhibition explores spiritual, cultural, and artistic expressions across the Indian subcontinent.

‘Jaitley was sent to threaten me, LS poll was rigged’: Rahul’s speech at Congress conclave raises storm

Rahul was speaking on constitutional challenges at a Congress conclave in Delhi Saturday. Rohan Jaitley, the son of Arun Jaitley, hit back, asking Rahul to be mindful.

No plans to drop ‘socialist’ or ‘secular’ from Constitution, govt tells Rajya Sabha

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said any move to amend the Preamble needs broad consensus & thorough deliberation, adding that the government has not started any formal process so far.

Go-to lawyer for high-stakes constitutional & human rights cases, Dushyant Dave retires at 70

As he exits after 48 yrs in legal profession, Dave leaves behind a legacy marked by constitutional advocacy, public interest litigation, and a critique of judicial power.

ONOE: Ex-CJIs say bill ‘may not’ violate basic structure of Constitution, but question powers to EC

While Justice JS Khehar was forthright that bill may fall short of legality and constitutionality in other aspects, Justice DY Chandrachud was guarded, says an oppn MP.

India’s mayors have no power to lead cities. They need to be like CEOs

The weakened position of mayors leads to poor governance. This ultimately diminishes the quality of life and ease of doing business in cities.

On Camera

Odia Asmita is not enough for BJP to stay in power. Caste politics is catching up in Odisha

With the state now aligned with the national ruling party, the demand is shifting from ‘protection of culture’ to ‘proportion of power.’ And it is facing a peculiar reservation paradox.

2025 was a busy trade year for India. King of Tariffs strain, FTA with New Zealand, UK & Oman deals

New Delhi: India’s 2025 diplomatic efforts have seen the announcement of three free trade agreements (FTAs) and signing of another two with the United...

China says it mediated end to India-Pakistan conflict, even as Islamabad used Chinese weaponry in May

Chinese foreign minister claimed Beijing was involved in mediating end to a number of conflicts in 2025. Over 81% of all Pakistani military hardware imported in last 5 years came from China.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.