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TopicConstitution of India

Topic: Constitution of India

The battle that came before President Murmu released Ol Chiki Constitution— pride of Santals

President Droupadi Murmu hailed Santali Constitution in Oi Chiki script as the ‘pride and joy’ of the Santal community. But the first translation was done in 2021—‘no govt was involved’.

130th Constitution Amendment Bill makes PM, President redundant. It’s a mockery of ministers

The Bill is a frontal attack on the basic federal structure of the Constitution. It shifts governance from ‘rule of law’ to ‘rule by law’.

Scenes from Congress conclave—Congregation of party heavyweights, Rahul’s sharpest attack on EC yet

Addressing the annual legal conclave of the Congress, 'Constitutional Challenges Perspectives & Pathways', Rahul Gandhi says the Congress has found evidence of election rigging.

Tharoor calls Bhagwat’s embrace of Constitution ‘triumph’, Sibal warns against taking it at face value

At the launch of Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's new book, TMC's Mahua Moitra also defended Constitution’s secular roots, while Justice Lokur flagged said Constitution is supreme.

How CAG is appointed & why a petition in SC has called the process unconstitutional

SC has sought Centre’s response to the plea, which alleges political & executive interference in CAG’s appointment & ops in violation of Article 14.

SubscriberWrites: A tale of two ‘first’ amendments

Both nations crafted their First Amendments as defining moments, while America’s was a shield for individual liberty, India’s became a tool for social justice.

BJP has learned to exploit web of power relations created by India’s Constitution

In 'The Indian Constitution', Gautam Bhatia analyses the document that creates, shapes, channels, and constrains power.

Is UCC a state issue or a national one? Uttarakhand vs the Constitution

A state-level UCC raises a constitutional question on Article 44, which suggests the code ought to have a national character.

ThePrint Quiz, 26 January, 2025: On 76th Republic Day, how much do you know about the Constitution

India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day. In this edition of ThePrint Quiz, let’s test your knowledge of the Constituent Assembly and the Constitution.

Fact Check: Kejriwal didn’t say Ambedkar was ‘drunk’ while drafting Constitution. Viral video clipped

In original video from 2012, Arvind Kejriwal talks about how Congress's constitution once said no party member will drink alcohol. There's no reference to Ambedkar or Indian Constitution.

On Camera

Operation Sindoor to Epic Fury, air power is becoming war’s opening move

Air power used to be the instrument of escalation, the thing a state reached for once diplomacy had failed. Increasingly, it is no longer the last resort.

Life insurance policy surrender, withdrawal payouts jump to Rs 2.8 lakh-crore, exceed maturity benefits

Govt says surrender & withdrawal payouts accounted for 39% of total benefits in 25-26, up from 32% in 21-22, driven by affordability issues, mis-selling, changing financial circumstance.

‘When Pakistan sought ceasefire, we kept it waiting’—Gen Anil Chauhan reveals India’s Op Sindoor flex

Pakistan reached out to India around 9.30 am on 10 May 2025 but Indian DGMO spoke only in the afternoon, just retired Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan says at ThePrint's Off The Cuff.

Modi govt response to Gen Z protest shows a rare vulnerability. It’s an opportunity for Opposition

The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.