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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Constitution

‘Due space’ to Ram-Sita in Constitution, says PM. It has Tipu, Akbar, Buddha and other icons too

Referring to illustrations of the deities in the original copy of the Constitution, PM Modi has twice in a week said Ram Rajya acted as inspiration for its makers.

Ghaziabad to get new name? What law says about renaming of cities and states in India

The municipal corporation of Ghaziabad has recommended three names for the city, which will be sent to the state government for approval. 

What’s the 1960 ruling on Bombay State that SC cited to uphold Modi govt move to make Ladakh a UT

Supreme Court bench that upheld Article 370 abrogation Monday said a state’s recommendation is not binding on Parliament when it comes to redrawing a state’s boundary or dividing it

J&K ‘surrendered’ sovereignty in 1949, Article 370 a temporary provision — breakdown of SC judgment

Top court finds fault in process by which Parliament sought to interpret Article 367 to substitute 'Constituent Assembly' with 'State Legislative Assembly' in Article 370(3).

Governors must return bill to state legislature for reconsideration if approval is withheld, says SC

SC interpretation of Article 200 of Constitution in context of governors withholding assent to bills comes at a time when it is hearing petitions filed by Opposition-ruled states on the issue.

BJP rulebook mentions ‘secular’ more than Congress’. The word is not leaving Constitution

Those who apprehend that BJP secretly aspires to remove ‘secular’ from the Preamble of the Constitution forget that it would first have to amend its own party’s constitution.

India is finally getting a national security policy. But address domestic issues too

The new national security policy should provide a framework for coordinating the activities of the armed forces, intelligence, and law enforcement wings.

Mahua Moitra not immune to criminal prosecution. You just need to refer to these three cases

While Mahua’s lawyers will try desperately to expand the scope of immunity available under Article 105(2), they will face two stumbling blocks.

Mahua Moitra has constitutional immunity. Even if she took bribe, she can’t be prosecuted

The PV Narasimha Rao v State (1998) judgment ensured such immunity for MPs. Now, the Supreme Court is right to revise it.

Goa University take the crown at the West Regional Champions of ConQuest 2023

One memorable question involved identifying the two women depicted in the artwork on the original manuscript of the Indian Constitution.

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Caged parrot or fearless eagle? India should give the Shastri formula a try

While the CBI has built its reputation as a premier crime investigation agency by cracking high profile cases, many other cases have remained unresolved or resulted in acquittals.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.