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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicIndian Constitution

Topic: Indian Constitution

Shops & businesses closed across Valley after separatists call for shutdown in Kashmir

Separatists have called for a 2-day strike starting Sunday as SC is scheduled to hear a PIL challenging the validity of the Article 35-A Monday. 

Mob lynching is a complete failure of law and order, says former CJI T.S. Thakur

At launch of Veerappa Moily’s book, Thakur says an independent judiciary is necessary to ensure the survival of democracy.

Simultaneous polls will be like striking at root of Parliamentary democracy, says watchdog

ADR, in its submissions to the law panel, also dismisses the argument that repeated enforcement of the model code interferes with governance.

No government, including Nehru’s, likes independent judges

The Indian Constitution does not have 'separation of powers' but 'separation of functions'. Strict separation of powers is impossible in parliamentary govt

Gauri Lankesh protest shows liberalism can’t be confined to classroom, TV or Twitter

The revival of a new form of constitutional liberalism can be the political glue that binds diverse social forces.

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.

2 Agniveers awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in Op Sindoor, a first since Agnipath launch

This marks the first time that Agniveers have received gallantry awards. They are the Army's short-term recruits under the Agnipath scheme.

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.