NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi marked Constitution Day on Wednesday by urging citizens to never miss out on their constitutional right to vote and renewed his pitch for balancing rights with duties.PM Modi has often emphasised that while the issue of people’s rights has received attention, the Constitution’s similar focus on their duties was overlooked….
Image Credit: Getty Images/ Randy Holmes Morgan Freeman, one of the most distinguished and widely praised figures in Hollywood, is celebrated not only for his extraordinary acting talent, but also for the calm wisdom he brings to every role and public appearance. Born in 1937, Freeman rose from humble beginnings to become one of the…
President Murmu, V P Radhakrishnan and PM Modi read the Preamble during Constitution Day celebrations at Samvidhan Sadan Wednesday NEW DELHi: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said women representation in judiciary, legislature and executive continues to be low despite Parliament amending the Constitution to enact Women’s Reservation Act in 2023 to reserve one-third of seats…
NEW DELHI: India’s plan to acquire another five squadrons of the S-400 Triumf air defence systems as well as a large number of its surface-to-air missiles for already inducted systems, which performed exceedingly well during Operation Sindoor, are likely to figure in discussions during the Modi-Putin summit here on Dec 5.However, India is yet to…
‘Sholay’ actor Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at the age of 89, after a brief illness.While the actor’s final film will be the war drama, ‘Ikkis’, he made quite the lasting impression with his turn in Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’. Amid the wave of tributes, an old video from the…
A Pakistani man and his girlfriend eloped from their homes and made an arduous journey on foot to the India-Pakistan border in Kutch district, only to be detained by the security forces.According to the police, personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF) detained Popat (24) and Gauri (20) after they crossed the international border on…
SRINAGAR/JAMMU: On Constitution Day, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah and lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, speaking at separate functions on Wednesday, called for upholding the values enshrined in the Constitution and uphold the rights of citizens. However, while Omar expressed concern that religious educational institutions were being unfairly targeted, Sinha asserted that the “practice…
NEW DELHI: Chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar will on December 3 take up chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA) for the year 2026 in Stockholm, reflecting a “global recognition of the Election Commission’s standing as one of the world’s most credible and innovative election management bodies (EMBs),” as per…
Bollywood mourns veteran actor Dharmendra’s passing at 89. His biography reveals Hema Malini’s unexpected love for him, despite his existing marriage. She confessed, “I will only marry the person I love,” a sentiment that ultimately shaped their destiny together. Dharmendra is survived by his wives and six children. Veteran actor Dharmendra’s passing at 89 has…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Wednesday sent six persons, to three-day police custody after a protest against air pollution at the India Gate turned violent on Sunday.The police alleged that 10 police personnel were allegedly attacked with pepper spray during the protest over poor air quality. The police also told the court that they…
