Constitution

National Law School of India University Bengaluru: Plea In Delhi High Court Against Domicile Reservation

Education | Edited by None | Thursday July 2, 2020

A plea has been moved in the Delhi High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Government's decision to impose 25% domicile reservation in the National Law School of India University in Bengaluru.

Russian Voters Back Reforms Allowing Vladimir Putin To Rule Until 2036

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 2, 2020

Russians overwhelmingly approved a package of constitutional changes in a nationwide vote, partial results showed Wednesday, allowing President Vladimir Putin to potentially extend his two-decade rule until 2036.

"Ban On Apps Selective, Could Violate WTO Rules", Says China: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday June 30, 2020

India's move to ban 59 Chinese-origin mobile phone apps "abuses national security exceptions" and could constitute a breach of WTO rules, China said Tuesday in a strong response to the development, adding that it was "seriously concerned". TikTok, WeChat, UC Browser and two Xiaomi apps were among 59 blocked by the government on Monday over national...

Constitution Is Our Guiding Light, Says PM Modi At Mar Thoma Church Event

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 27, 2020

Asserting that the government's guiding light is the Constitution of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government does not discriminate between faith, gender, caste, creed or language and that it is led by the desire to empower 130 crore Indians.

Serious Lapses Found At Telangana Private Labs Conducting COVID-19 Tests

Telangana News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Saturday June 27, 2020

An expert team constituted by the Telangana government to inspect 16 private laboratories that were given permission to conduct COVID-19 tests has raised red flags in connection with the infrastructure, quality standards, procedures and protocols followed at these labs.

"I Salute Them All": PM Honours All Those Who Stood Up Against Emergency

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Thursday June 25, 2020

The sacrifice made by the people who fought for the protection of India's democracy will never be forgotten, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted today on 45 years of the Emergency of 1975, when then prime minister Indira Gandhi suspended constitutional rights and jailed scores of opposition leaders following a Supreme Court order that threatened h...

Nepal Presses On With New Map Including Indian Areas, Bill Passed

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 18, 2020

Nepal's National Assembly today unanimously passed the Constitution Amendment Bill to update the country's political and administrative map incorporating three Indian territories.

Anil Baijal Holds1st Meeting With Expert Panel Over COVID-19 Situation

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 17, 2020

Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Wednesday held the first meeting with a six-member expert panel constituted by him to suggest measures to deal with the COVID-19 situation in the city.

Centre Forms 3 Teams To Inspect COVID Hospitals In Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 16, 2020

The central government on Monday constituted three teams of experts to inspect COVID care facilities and patient care services in the national capital and suggest measures to improve them.

Not Tenable, Says India After Nepal Parliament Clears Revised Map

World News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Vishnu Som; Edited by Shylaja Varma | Saturday June 13, 2020

Nepal's parliament on Saturday voted on a constitutional amendment bill in a special session to update the country's map, which includes a stretch of land high in the mountains that India claims as its own. The House of Representatives opened the discussion on the amendment bill, which was put for voting after the deliberations were over.

COVID-19 Reveals Constitutional Guarantee Of Equal Opportunity Still A "Distant Dream": High Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 13, 2020

Concerned over the rising number of COVID-19 cases in India and the recent migrant crisis, the Bombay High Court has said that the pandemic has revealed that despite our constitutional guarantees, a society that provides equal opportunities to all remains a "distant dream".

Petroleum Ministry Constitutes Committee To Inquire Assam Gas Well Fire

India News | ANI | Friday June 12, 2020

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) on Thursday constituted a three-member high-level committee to inquire about the circumstances that led to the blowout incident at Baghjan in Assam.

Delhi High Court Forms Panel To Examine Utility Of Using 2 Hotels As COVID Hospitals

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 12, 2020

The Delhi High Court Thursday constituted a committee of doctors, including AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria, to visit two luxurious hotels to examine the feasibility of using them as extended COVID hospitals.

"India Best Country In World For Minorities": Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 11, 2020

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the religious and constitutional rights of minorities are absolutely safe in India and it does not need any certificate from anyone as communal harmony and tolerance are in the DNA of the country and its majority community.

Lt Governor Explains Why He Struck Down Delhi Government's Hospital Move

Delhi News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday June 10, 2020

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has pointed out that the Delhi government's order reserving hospitals for the people of Delhi was a violation of constitutional right to equality, which was why he had set it aside. The clarification followed critical comments from Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was also ...