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'Own interpretation developed': SC trashes pleas challenging insertion of 'Socialist', 'Secular' in Preamble to Constitution (Lead)

IANS | November 25, 2024 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a clutch of petitions challenging the insertion of the words "Socialist" and "Secular" in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution, saying that the country over time has developed its own interpretation of secularism, where government neither supports any religion nor penalises the profession and practice of any faith.

Prohibitory orders in Sambhal; schools, Internet shut

IANS | November 25, 2024 9:17 AM

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 25 (IANS) Hours after chaos erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on Sunday as a court-ordered survey of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid led to violent clashes between locals and the police, leading to the deaths of four youths, the authorities on Monday imposed strict security measures and enforced prohibitory orders, shut down schools and colleges and suspended Internet services in the area.

Sambhal mosque survey: Mob pelts stones at cops, several arrested

IANS | November 24, 2024 11:48 AM

Lucknow, Nov 24 (IANS) Protesters pelted stoned on cops in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district when the survey of a Mughal-era mosque was underway on Sunday, following which police resorted to lathi-charge, lobbed tear gas shells to disperse them and caught hold of a few of them.

Dara Singh: The 'Sikandar' of wrestling and screen, but also Hanuman, Bhim, and Lord Shiva!

Vikas Datta | November 19, 2024 10:38 AM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The ethos underpinning his exploits in the wrestling arena and film roles can be understood by his cameo in 'Anand' (1971). Hassled by a gang of roadside ruffians, the film's eponymous hero approaches the neighbourhood 'pehalwan', and "Papaji", learning that women are being harassed, dons his kurta, rolls up his sleeves, flexes his muscles, and sends them packing in terror.

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