Ambedkar Jayanti 2024: 5 Intriguing Facts About The Leader Who Piloted Indian Constitution
The first Ambedkar Jayanti was interestingly celebrated in Pune on April 14, 1928, way before India’s constitution was drafted. This year marks his 134th birthday, observed with events and tributes nationwide.
Apr 14, 2024, 14:15 PM IST
TMC MLA Ramendu Sinha Ram Mandir comments spark outrage, BJP reacts strongly
TMC Leader on Ram Mandir: TMC MLA Ramendu Sinha has given a controversial statement regarding Ram Mandir. He has called Ram temple an unholy place.
Mar 05, 2024, 13:54 PM IST
75th Republic Day: 7 Interesting Facts To Know About India's Historic Day
The Constitution of India is crucial for citizens to follow as it acts as a legal and political structure, and also as a sign of democracy, justice, and individual rights.
Jan 25, 2024, 13:36 PM IST
Constitution of India no longer a 'second untouchable'? Adhir Ranjan makes serious allegations against the government
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan has made serious allegations against the Central Government and said that the words 'socialist and secular' are not included in the copy of the Constitution he received in the new Parliament.
Sep 20, 2023, 13:42 PM IST
DNA: The DNA test that clears all the 'confusion' on UCC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cleared BJP's election agenda in 2024 today. PM Modi has cleared his stand on UCC. After abolishing triple talaq and Article 370, BJP is now moving forward with Uniform Civil Code.
Jun 27, 2023, 23:20 PM IST
DNA: When the first meeting of the Rajya Sabha was held in the Indian Parliament in 1952
This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.
May 13, 2023, 23:24 PM IST
'Madam, Save Our Country From A Disaster': Mamata Urges President Murmu
Days after attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Lok Sabha, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday (March 27, 2023) requested President Droupadi Murmu to "protect the Constitution" of the country and save it from a "disaster".
Mar 27, 2023, 20:30 PM IST
Non-citizens Not Barred From Seeking Information Under RTI Act, Says Delhi HC
The court said whether the information sought by a non-citizen deserves to be disclosed has to be left to the discretion of the authority concerned who would decide the same based on the facts, situation.
Mar 20, 2023, 18:59 PM IST
DNA: When the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held in 1946
This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.
Dec 09, 2022, 23:10 PM IST
CPI MP Binoy Viswam challenges Subramanian Swamy's plea to delete 'Socialism', 'Secularism' from Preamble
CPI leader Binoy Viswam's application stated that Secularism and Socialism are inherent and basic features of the Constitution and that it is the intent of the plea filed by Swamy to have a free reign on Indian polity leaving behind secularism and socialism.
Sep 10, 2022, 12:15 PM IST
Ambedkar Jayanti: Prez Ram Nath Kovind, PM Modi pay tribute to Baba Saheb on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary and said that the leader has made indelible contributions to India’s progress.
Apr 14, 2022, 09:05 AM IST
Republic Day 2022: Importance of the day, why it is celebrated and other interesting facts
The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949 but came into effect on January 26. The date, January 26, was chosen as in 1930, that day was declared as “Purna Swaraj” day by the Indian National Congress, marking complete freedom from British Raj.
Jan 25, 2022, 14:59 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: India celebrates Constitution Day - What makes it unique, where was Opposition?
Zee News Anchor Sachin Arora on Friday (November 26) discussed several interesting facts about India's Constitution.
Nov 27, 2021, 00:05 AM IST
What did Congress have to say on the boycott of Constitution Day?
Speaking on not attending the program of Constitution Day, Congress leader Anand Sharma said, "In a parliamentary democracy, the role of the opposition remains important and it is clear in the constitution of the country that the opposition is necessary along with the ruling party."
Nov 26, 2021, 14:50 PM IST
President to inaugurate online quiz on Constitutional Democracy
Constitution Day celebrations are going to be held in Parliament House on this occasion. Congress and several other opposition parties have decided to boycott the program to be held in the Central Hall of Parliament on 'Constitution Day' today.
Nov 26, 2021, 09:50 AM IST
Voting rights in India: How the country arrived at the concept of universal suffrage
In British India, the voting rights were confined to certain eligibility criteria like property ownership, land ownership, payment of income and municipal tax.
Sep 13, 2021, 13:35 PM IST
Pranab Mukherjee made remarkable contributions to nation's progress: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Pranab Mukherjee's administrative skills and said that his acumen always shone through various responsibilities that he shouldered.
Aug 31, 2021, 21:30 PM IST
Republic Day 2021 celebration in India; check key facts
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Republic Day Parade is being celebrated this year but the number of spectators will be restricted.
Jan 12, 2021, 21:45 PM IST
Reservation was not contemplated for all the time by the framers of the Constitution: Supreme Court
"The entire basket of fruits cannot be given to mighty at the cost of others under the guise of forming a homogeneous class," a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said.
Aug 28, 2020, 01:14 AM IST
Article 370 abrogation: No need to refer pleas to larger Constitution bench, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court's five-judge Constitution bench on Monday (March 2) said that there is no need to refer pleas challenging government's abrogation of Article 370 to a larger bench. The apex court was hearing the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Centre's move to remove the said Article.
Mar 02, 2020, 11:26 AM IST
