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Indias armed forces maintain their apolitical stance, prioritizing constitutional values over partisan interests. (PTI File Image)

Bhopinder Singh | Why the Indian armed forces need to hold the line,...

Amid rising debates, India's military remains steadfast in its commitment to constitutional principles, steering clear...

7 April 2024 11:41 PM IST

Abdullah said in a statement in Srinagar that the issue is of vital importance for the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, as abrogation of Article 35A will have serious ramifications. (Photo: PTI)

Abdullah asks for special J&K house session to discuss Article 35A

Abdullah was concerned over 'unsatisfactory response' of Centre, State govts in putting up a strong case before SC in...

18 Aug 2017 9:21 PM IST

Use of the countrys lese-majeste law has surged under the royalist junta that took power in a 2014 coup detat, with more than 100 people charged since the coup, according to legal monitoring group iLaw. (Photo: Representational/File)

A layman's guide to Article 35A

There are provisions in the J&K law that are obviously discriminatory against women.

18 Aug 2017 5:28 AM IST

The communication is in line with the decision announced by President Donald Trump recently, which was one of his key electoral promises. (Photo: AP)

Political pardons

The courts can insist that the grounds on which pardon is given are set out in the president's order itself.

6 Aug 2017 12:33 AM IST

A boy waves the Indian tri-colour flags at Mehrangarh Fort road on the eve of Independence Day in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. (Photo: PTI)

India at 70: Still young, restless, beset by crisis

India remained an optimist's country despite widespread poverty and illiteracy.

15 Aug 2017 12:25 AM IST

A boy waves the Indian tri-colour flags at Mehrangarh Fort road on the eve of Independence Day in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. (Photo: PTI)

India@70: Let's get the basics right

Democracy is a modern system of governance and organising the State and society.

15 Aug 2017 12:00 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: File/PTI)

Mehbooba Mufti meets PM to discuss J&K's special status

The meeting comes in the backdrop of the debate on Article 35A of the Constitution that grants special status to the...

11 Aug 2017 3:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers obeisance at Anandpur Sahib Gurdwara in Punjab. (Photo: PTI)

Eye on UP polls, PM Modi hails Babasaheb Ambedkar

Modi praises dalit icon, saying Babasaheb means Constitution and Constitution means Babasaheb'

26 Nov 2016 2:49 AM IST

The Supreme Court

Let's move towards a healthy, educated India

These are randomly picked data points and neither state is among the poorest and most backward in the country.

26 Jan 2017 5:56 AM IST

Beginning April 1, people living in rural areas need to have Aadhaar under MGNREGS that mandates 100 days work for a household annually.

Constitution bench to hear Aadhaar pleas July 18

Last week, a three-judge bench refused to pass any interim order and said the issue had to be decided only by the...

13 July 2017 2:37 AM IST

Changing young lives

The YP foundation joins hands with CYC to make youth experience constitution rights and duties.

19 Jan 2017 7:19 AM IST

People standing in queues inside the Jammu & Kashmir Bank to deposit and exchange 500 and 1000 currency notes in Rajouri on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Age Debate: The tax of all taxes

Replacing income-tax with a banking transaction tax is an unworkable idea.

24 Nov 2016 7:00 AM IST