THE HEADLINES:
- Nation celebrates Constitution Day; President Droupadi Murmu leads reading of the Preamble in Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls upon citizens to uphold their duties as India moves towards the vision of a developed and empowered nation.
- Prime Minister Modi inaugurates Safran Aircraft Engine Services India; Says India views investors as co-creators in pursuit of Viksit Bharat.
- National Investigation Agency arrests a Faridabad resident for harbouring terrorist Umar Un Nabi in Delhi terror blast case.
- UPSC celebrates its centenary year; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla lauds commission’s journey in strengthening India’s administrative framework.
- And, United Nations begins process to appoint next Secretary-General; Calls on member states to prioritise nominations of women candidates.
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President Droupadi Murmu today led the reading of the Preamble to the Constitution at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi to mark the Constitution Day. Speaking on the occasion, she said, the Constitution is the cornerstone of the national identity and it is the guiding framework for moving the nation forward, replacing the colonial mindset with a nationalist vision. She said, the Constitution provides a very effective framework for expressing the aspirations of the people.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan said the constitution embodies the collective wisdom, sacrifice, and the dreams of millions of countrymen who fought for freedom. He added that the great scholars, the drafting committee and the members of the Constitutional Assembly gave insightful thoughts to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of crores of Indians.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in his address, said under the guidance of the Constitution, the country has embarked on a transformative journey of good governance and socio-economic development. He said India will be able to become a developed nation by 2047, if the Constitution is followed in letter and spirit.
On the occasion the President released a translated version of the Constitution in Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Odia, and Assamese.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to the citizens on the occasion of Constitution Day, recalling the historic adoption of the Constitution in 1949. Underlining the enduring role of the Constitution in guiding the nation’s progress, Mr Modi in his letter noted that in 2015 the Government declared 26th November as Constitution Day to honor the sacred document. The Prime Minister called upon citizens to place their duties foremost in their minds as India moves towards the vision of building a developed and empowered nation. He further urged the citizens to strengthen democracy by exercising their right to vote.
Sharing his own experiences of reverence towards Parliament and the Constitution, Mr. Modi highlighted how the Constitution has empowered individuals from humble backgrounds to serve the nation at the highest levels.
Nagaland has joined the rest of the country in celebrating the Constitution Day. Series of programmes are being organized across Directorates and all district offices of departments on the occasion.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Constitution Day, highlighting the timeless values and vision embedded in the nation’s founding document. In a message posted on X, the Lieutenant Governor said, We salute the visionary architects of our Constitution whose ideals guide our nation.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today virtually inaugurated the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India facility in Hyderabad, Telangana. Speaking on the occasion, he said that India is among the world’s fastest-growing domestic aviation markets. He said, India welcomes investment and innovation, and the Production Linked Incentive-PLI schemes have attracted global companies to choose India as their destination. The Prime Minister said that India views those who invest in the country not merely as investors but as co-creators. He added that the government regard them as stakeholders in the pursuit of a Viksit Bharat.
Mr Modi said that the Safran Aircraft Engine Services facility is a significant step forward in building a self-reliant and resilient India. He stated that starting today, India’s aviation industry is prepared to embark on a new journey. He highlighted that this new facility established by Safran will contribute to positioning India as a Global Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul -MRO Hub.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today arrested a Faridabad resident for harbouring terrorist Umar Un Nabi in the Delhi terror blast case. In a statement, the NIA informed that the accused, identified as Soyab from Faridabad in Haryana, is the seventh prime accused arrested in the case.
Investigations have revealed that Soyab had provided logistical support to terrorist Umar Un Nabi ahead of the 10th November car bombing that killed several persons and left many others injured outside the Red Fort in the national capital.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar paid tributes and placed wreaths at the Police Martyrs’ Memorial in the premises of the Mumbai Police Commissionerate on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of the martyrdom of police officers and jawans during the 26th November Mumbai terrorist attack in 2008.
The National Security Guard officials told to Aakashvani that, the NSG will organise an event at the Gate Way of India this evening to mark the 17th anniversary of the 26/11 terror attack and reaffirm the resolve to prevent such incidents from recurring.
Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to all the people who lost their lives in the Mumbai terror attack. Mr. Shah in a social media post, said that terrorism is not a curse for just one country, but for the entire human race.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the sacrifice of the forces continues to strengthen the country’s fight against every form of terrorism.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today said that the journey of the Union Public Service Commission has strengthened the administrative structure of the country. Addressing the centenary year celebrations of UPSC in New Delhi, he said that the transparency, accountability, impartiality and confidentiality of this institution have recognized UPSC as a transparent body across the world. Appreciating the Commission’s focus on the digital age, artificial intelligence, climate change, and national security, the Lok Sabha Speaker noted that UPSC has established new paradigms of good governance and excellence.
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The United Nations has formally started the selection and appointment process for the next UN secretary-general. Annalena Baerbock, president of the United Nations General Assembly said in a statement that she has signed a joint letter with President of the UN Security Council for the month of November, Michael Imran Kanu, permanent representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, to formally initiate the selection and appointment process for the next UN secretary-general. The 10th UN Secretary-General will take over the role from January 1, 2027. The letter includes a call to member states to strongly consider nominating women as candidates.
No woman has ever held the position of the Secretary-General.
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The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji, Goa has become a shrine for the divine magic of cinema.The seventh day of the film festival captured imagination of movie lovers through anticipated film screenings, insightful masterclasses and exclusive conversations with filmmakers. A report:
“A film critics’ round table was held at the Kala Academy on the role and influence of a film critic. Journalist and National Award Winner, Baradwaj Rangan noted that film criticism in the 21st century has democratised and become participatory with fewer gatekeepers, however, on the flipside, negativity has also increased.
Film Critic Elizabeth Kerr talked about finding your own voice in criticism along with the challenges in the age of social media and paid articles.
“In film screenings, Mexican drama – The Devil Smokes (And Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) premiered today at IFFI in the ‘Best Debut Feature Film of a Director’ category. With Nikhil and Saira, Adarsh for Akashvani News, Panaji.
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India lost to South Africa by 408 runs in the second test in Guwahati to complete a 2-0 series sweep today. Chasing a target of 549, India were all out for 140 on the final day of the match. For India, Ravindra Jadeja was the top scorer with 54 runs. Off-spinner Simon Harmer claimed six wickets for South Africa.
South Africa also set a new record, registering their biggest win, by margin of runs, over India in Tests. Moreover, this is the second Test series win for the Proteas in India and first in 25 year.
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with Tripura Chief Minister Professor Manik Saha, flagged off the National Padyatra of the Sardar@150 Unity March from Vallabh Vidyanagar in Anand, Gujarat today. The march, which began at Sardar Patel’s family home in Karamsad, will cover nearly 190 km in 11 days, and will conclude at the Statue of Unity on December 6th. Addressing the inaugural event, Mr Patel said that the Yatra will not only spread the message of Ek Bharat, Aatmanirbhar Bharat but will also serve as a pathway for national unity. He highlighted Sardar Patel’s fight for labour rights, calling the recently launched the labour code by Prime Minister Naredra Modi a true homage to the Iron Man. Mr Modi also paid tributes to Sardar Patel through a written message, appealing for national unity.
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Jammu & Kashmir reeled under a severe cold wave today as minimum temperatures dipped sharply across most districts, with several areas recording their coldest night of the season so far. Jammu region experienced a notable temperature dip. While Jammu city recorded 8.8 degrees, Banihal touched minus 0.7 degree celsius, and Bhaderwah recorded 0.5 degree celsius temperature. In Kashmir division, Baramulla recorded -5.9 degrees and Shopian recorded -6.2 degrees.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:
- Nation celebrates Constitution Day; President Droupadi Murmu leads reading of the Preamble in Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls upon citizens to uphold their duties as India moves towards the vision of a developed and empowered nation.
- Prime Minister Modi inaugurates Safran Aircraft Engine Services India; Says India views investors as co-creators in pursuit of Viksit Bharat.
- National Investigation Agency arrests a Faridabad resident for harbouring terrorist Umar Un Nabi in Delhi terror blast case.
- UPSC celebrates its centenary year; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla lauds commission’s journey in strengthening India’s administrative framework.
- And, United Nations begins process to appoint next Secretary-General; Calls on member states to prioritise nominations of women candidates.
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