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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicIndian Constitution

Topic: Indian Constitution

Pledge to follow fundamental duties — how govt wants students to mark 70 yrs of Constitution

HRD ministry has sent a circular to all higher education institutions to conduct a host of activities to celebrate 70 years of the Indian Constitution.

A run for equality, stamps & tour to London — govt has big plans for Ambedkar anniversary

Modi govt is said to be planning a 'Samvidhan se Samrasta Utsav' between 26 November & 14 April in honour of Ambedkar.

Even a manufactured panchayat poll leadership in Kashmir by Modi govt may not be enough

An early restoration of respect for land rights of Kashmiris will find universal support in the Valley, including among separatists.

Why an SC judge’s dissent 43 years ago is relevant to Kashmir clampdown today

While 4 SC judges said fundamental rights were suspended during Emergency, Justice H.R. Khanna held that life & liberty can’t be at the Executive’s mercy.

Dave on threats to democracy, Ruchir Sharma on why ‘5%’ GDP is the new ‘7%’

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

Why upper caste poor don’t want age relaxation in job quota

Relaxation in age and attempts has proved to be a clever way to keep Dalits-OBCs out of top positions of power.

India’s Constitution makers Nehru, Patel & Ambedkar were divided on parliamentary system

Neither Ambedkar nor Patel was in favour of a strictly parliamentary system.

Sachin Pilot is Rajasthan’s deputy CM, but there is no such post in the Constitution

From Sardar Patel to Yogi Adityanath's deputies, India has seen many deputy PMs & CMs. There’s no such post in the Constitution, but SC has said it’s ok. 

BR Ambedkar, the Congress critic who saw Gandhi and Patel as opposed to Dalits

B.R. Ambedkar didn't approve of Mahatma Gandhi's patronising attitude towards the Dalits or Sardar Patel's opposition to the idea of reservation.

VT Krishnamachari: India’s master planner who laid the foundation of panchayati raj system

A civil servant, Krishnamachari donned many hats in pre- and post-Independent India, with the most notable being his stint at the Planning Commission.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.