75th Constitution Day: ‘Our Constitution has withstood the test of time and has served us well’

Kavya Dubey | November 26, 2024 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) As India observes its National Law Day on this day, it celebrates the diamond anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution. This sacrosanct document of paramount legal status lays down the framework for India’s polity and sets out an array of rights, duties, and directives for both citizens and the state for the best practice of democracy.

'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.

'Grateful' family shares success story of benefiting from PMAY

IANS | November 24, 2024 8:11 PM

Dhule (Maharashtra), Nov 24 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is an important initiative of the Central government, based on the concept of "Housing for All". This scheme was implemented with the aim of fulfilling the dream of owning a home for all citizens.