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‘India’s PM Will Always Be Hindu’: Himanta Biswa Sarma On Owaisi’s Hijabi PM Remark | India News

‘India’s PM Will Always Be Hindu’: Himanta Biswa Sarma On Owaisi’s Hijabi PM Remark | India News

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Last Updated:January 10, 2026, 15:37 IST Himanta Biswa Sarma said India’s Prime Minister will always be Hindu, responding to Asaduddin Owaisi’s dream of a hijab-clad woman PM. Himanta Biswa Sarma said India’s Prime Minister will always be Hindu, responding to Asaduddin Owaisi’s dream of a hijab-clad woman PM. (Image: ANI, The Hindu) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said he believes India’s Prime Minister will “always be a Hindu,” responding to remarks by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on the possibility of a hijab-clad Muslim woman occupying the country’s top political post. Owaisi, speaking at a public meeting and later at an election rally in Solapur, Maharashtra, said the Indian Constitution places no restriction on who can become Prime Minister and expressed his “dream” of seeing a hijab-clad woman lead the country. He cited India’s constitutional values to argue that any citizen—irrespective of religion or attire—is eligible for the highest office, contrasting this with constitutional restrictions in countries such as Pakistan. #WATCH | Solapur, Maharashtra | AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi yesterday said,” The constitution …

PM Modi Lauds Unveiling Of Ambedkar’s Bust At UNESCO HQ In Paris, Calls It ‘Fitting Tribute’ | India News

PM Modi Lauds Unveiling Of Ambedkar’s Bust At UNESCO HQ In Paris, Calls It ‘Fitting Tribute’ | India News

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Last Updated:November 26, 2025, 23:36 IST India marked Samvidhan Divas (Constitution Day) with the unveiling of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar’s bust at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Dr Ambedkar’s bust at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. (X/@Narendra Modi) Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the unveiling of a bust of India’s first law minister, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, at the UNESCO headquarters, calling it a fitting tribute to him and his role in the making of the Indian Constitution. “It is a matter of immense pride that today, on Constitution Day, a bust of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was unveiled at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This is a fitting tribute to Dr. Ambedkar and his role in the making of our Constitution. His thoughts and ideals give strength and hope to innumerable people,” he said on X. It is a matter of immense pride that today, on Constitution Day, a bust of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was unveiled at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This is a fitting tribute to Dr. Ambedkar and his role in the making of …

Arunachal Guv, CM call for renewed commitment to constitutional values

Arunachal Guv, CM call for renewed commitment to constitutional values

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Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik and Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday urged citizens to uphold constitutional values and strengthen national unity as the country observed Constitution Day, commemorating the adoption of the Indian Constitution. Arunachal Guv, CM call for renewed commitment to constitutional values The governor, in his message, called upon the people of the state to uphold the sanctity of the Constitution and honour the fundamental duties. Parnaik urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to building a just, harmonious and progressive society rooted in constitutional principles. Highlighting the significance of the day, the governor said Constitution Day serves as a solemn reminder of the vision, wisdom and labour that shaped modern India and deepens the nation’s appreciation for its chief architect, B R Ambedkar. He noted that the Constitution, which came into force on January 26, 1950, ushered in a new era by declaring India a sovereign, democratic republic committed to justice, equality, liberty and fraternity for all. Parnaik further emphasised Ambedkar’s pivotal role as chairman of the drafting …

Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on Nov 26 with Preamble readings

Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on Nov 26 with Preamble readings

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New Delhi, Constitution Day would be observed by the nearly 2.63 lakh Panchayats across the country on November 26, and the Preamble of the Constitution would be read in local languages, the Panchayati Raj Ministry said on Monday. Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on Nov 26 with Preamble readings In a statement issued here, the ministry said Constitution Day would be marked with the reading of the Preamble, led by Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj in the presence of senior officers and staff. “The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is coordinating the nationwide observance of Constitution Day on 26 November 2025 across all three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies ,” the Ministry said in a statement. “Panchayats across the country will hold mass readings of the Preamble in local languages, along with discussions, seminars and quizzes on constitutional values,” the Ministry said. “A nationwide Constitution Connect – Preamble Reading Relay will run from 10:00 am to 6:45 pm, with each State and UT joining for a 15-minute segment. The programme will be streamed live …

What Does Outgoing CJI BR Gavai Consider His Most Important Ruling? His Answer | India News

What Does Outgoing CJI BR Gavai Consider His Most Important Ruling? His Answer | India News

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Last Updated:November 22, 2025, 13:27 IST Speaking at a farewell function, outgoing Chief Justice Gavai emphasised that such actions contravene the rule of law and violate the right to shelter. Chief Justice of India BR Gavai (News18) Outgoing Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has said that he considered his verdict against “bulldozer action” as his most important one, followed by the ruling allowing states to sub-classify SCs and STs for job reservations, in his tenure. Speaking at a farewell function organised by the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAORA), Chief Justice Gavai emphasised that such actions contravene the rule of law and violate the right to shelter. “Bulldozer justice is against the grain of rule of law. How can a house be demolished just because a person is accused of a crime or convicted for it? What is the fault of his family and parents? Right to shelter is a fundamental right,” he said. He also spoke about his judgment on sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) for job reservations. …

Constitution has stood test of time, made India strong and stable: Justice BR Gavai | Latest News India

Constitution has stood test of time, made India strong and stable: Justice BR Gavai | Latest News India

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New Delhi, Supreme Court Justice B R Gavai on Monday said the Indian Constitution has stood the test of time and made the country strong, stable and united, as he paid homage to its chief architect Bhimrao Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary. Constitution has stood test of time, made India strong and stable: Justice BR Gavai Justice Gavai, the top court’s most senior judge after the Chief Justice of India, was speaking at the first ‘Dr Ambedkar Memorial Lecture’ organised at Dr Ambedkar International Centre. Justice Gavai said Ambedkar was “one of the greatest sons of the country” and a “great visionary” who contributed to various fields as an economist, a social reformer as well as an educationist. All of us will always recognise his greatest contribution as the chief architect of the Constitution of India, the judge said. In his address, Justice Gavai discussed at length the contribution of Ambedkar in the drafting of the Constitution and observed that the journey of the last 75 years of the working of the Constitution by …

How Ambedkar’s amendment led to the creation of the Election Commission | Latest News India

How Ambedkar’s amendment led to the creation of the Election Commission | Latest News India

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Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, considered the key architect of the Indian Constitution, is also credited with the creation of the Election Commission. Regional commissioners were proposed to help the EC function across India.(Chandrakant Paddhane) An amendment brought by him in the Constituent Assembly led to the establishment of the Election Commission, an independent body mandated to hold elections to the office of President and Vice President, and Lok Sabha, state assembly, Rajya Sabha and state legislative council polls. Certain provisions of the Constitution, including the one related to the EC, came into force immediately after it was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. The rest of the provisions came into force on January 26, 1950. The EC came into being on January 25, 1950, a day before India became a Republic. Before Ambedkar brought the amendment, draft Article 289 proposed separate election commissions for the Centre and the states, scholarly articles and Constituent Assembly debates suggest. Also Read: Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: Messages, images to honour the legacy of visionary leader BR Ambedkar But …

RS Prasad slams Congress over Waqf Bill uproar, reminds them of Shah Bano case | Latest News India

RS Prasad slams Congress over Waqf Bill uproar, reminds them of Shah Bano case | Latest News India

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New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member of Parliament (MP) Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday asserted that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was in line with the Indian Constitution and accused the Opposition of creating unnecessary uproar over it. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad speaks in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. (PTI) Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Bill, he said the State had the authority to intervene if Waqf land was being misused or illegally occupied, pointing out that “Waqf is not a religious body, (but) it is a statutory body.” The former Union law minister was responding to Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, who criticised the Bill and accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government of attempting to “dilute the Constitution” and harm minority communities. Gogoi claimed the bill was part of a broader agenda to defame and divide Indian society, particularly targeting minorities. He dismissed the government’s assertions that the bill had been thoroughly discussed in a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), pointing out that there was no clause-by-clause discussion, and no opposition …

Shah Rukh Khan Looks Charming In White As He Cheers For Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Videos Go Viral

Shah Rukh Khan Looks Charming In White As He Cheers For Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Videos Go Viral

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Last Updated:January 26, 2025, 21:01 IST Shah Rukh Khan attends Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR)’s match against Dubai Capitals. Shah Rukh Khan will soon be seen in King. (Photos: X) Shah Rukh Khan is currently in Abu Dhabi where he attended Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR)’s match against Dubai Capitals. Photos and videos of the Bollywood superstar surfaced on social media in which he was seen cheering for his team. For the occasion, Shah Rukh Khan looked charming as always. He sported a white shirt with blue denims. In one of the videos that surfaced on social media, Shah Rukh Khan was seen waving at the crowd as he also gave flying kisses to all. Another video featured the superstar sitting and enjoying the match with his manager, Pooja Dadlani. Earlier today, Shah Rukh Khan took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to pen down a strong note on the occasion of Republic Day. He urged everyone to uphold the values of the Indian constitution. SRK also shared a picture in which he was seen …

Build an India that Constitution makers would be proud of: Modi in ‘Mann ki Baat’ | Latest News India

Build an India that Constitution makers would be proud of: Modi in ‘Mann ki Baat’ | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to the members of the Constituent Assembly who helped frame the “sacred” document, and urged the citizens to “work towards building” an India they would be proud of. Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File) Addressing this year’s first edition of his monthly radio broadcast, “Mann Ki Baat”, Modi stressed that this year’s Republic Day is particularly special as it marks the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution. “This year marks 75 years of the Constitution coming into force. I salute all those great personalities of the Constituent Assembly, who gave us our sacred Constitution. During the Constituent Assembly, long deliberations were held on many subjects. Those discussions, the thoughts of the members of the Constituent Assembly, their words, are our great heritage,” he said. He also played short audio clips of the speeches of some of the members of India’s constituent assembly — Rajendra Prasad, Bhim Rao Ambedkar and Syama Prasad Mookerjee — to highlight the values they promoted. He said Ambedkar’s speech emphasised on the …