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The Preamble won’t be changed back to the original. Here’s why

All political parties used the 'Constitutional' mandate of secularism and Article 29 to provide facilities and privileges exclusively to non-Hindus.

Shivraj seconds Hosabale’s call for review of insertion of secularism, socialism in Preamble

The word ‘secularism’ was added during the Emergency & there should be deliberation on removing it, he says. A day before, Dattatreya Hosabale of RSS had made similar remark.

‘Mask comes off’ as RSS wants ‘Manusmriti’, says Rahul on call to drop ‘secular’ from Constitution

Congress slams Dattatreya Hosabale’s remarks as a 'deliberate assault on the soul of Constitution'. It will stand as an unbreakable wall against such attempts, the party asserts.

RSS’s Hosabale calls for ‘review of secularism, socialism’ inserted into Preamble during Emergency

Hosabale says Congress must apologise for the Emergency and excesses committed under Indira Gandhi’s watch. ‘Those who did such things are today moving around with copy of the Constitution.’

Nadda’s attack on Congress: ‘Secular’ added to preamble to appease minorities, ‘socialist’ for Left

In Rajya Sabha, the BJP president also mentions Article 370 & Emergency. The BJP, in turn, faces criticism over its silence on Manipur, interaction with Bollywood's Kapoor family.

My secular critics’ reaction to Arab outrage chooses short-term relief over long-term damage

If there is even a slim possibility of democratic resistance to the Modi govt's brazen majoritarian politics of hate, then we must not do anything to jeopardise it further.

Defence PRO’s action is a dark omen. Army’s secular ethos must be protected from Right-wing

Inaction on Jammu Defence PRO's actions not only amounts to cowardice but reinforces that the armed forces are being increasingly politicised.

Anti-BJPism didn’t work for Muslims. Now it’s making the Opposition lazy

The question isn't anymore about which non-BJP party can get Muslim votes. The more relevant question is which secular party can get enough Hindu votes.

How a Mujahid group in Kerala is treating the terminally ill with Islamic dawa and activism

The book ‘Religion and Secularities Reconfiguring Islam In Contemporary India’ explores the relationship between Islam, civil society & the state.

Iran becoming more secular, less religious, new study reveals

Our results revealed dramatic changes in Iranian religiosity. Compared with Iran’s 99.5% census figure, we found that only 40% identified as Muslim.

On Camera

India’s close encounters with Pakistan on Siachen

Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different. 

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.