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Today in History (November 26th, 1942 )
Casablanca, premiering on November 26, 1942, is a classic World War II romantic drama set in Vichy-controlled Morocco. Directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid, it explores love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas amidst wartime intrigue. Iconic for lines like “We’ll always have Paris”, its unforgettable ending and timeless themes earned it three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, cementing its status as one of Hollywood’s greatest films.
Summary of Today’s News
The Constitution still thrives, let it show India the way.
India’s Constitution, adopted on November 26, 1949, was largely shaped by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who warned that its success relied on implementation by leaders and the people. He emphasized the interconnectedness of liberty, equality, and fraternity, pointing out ongoing social and economic inequalities despite political equality. Over 75 years, India has made progress, but caste divisions persist. The Constitution has been amended 106 times, but concerns remain about weakening institutions. The focus should now be on reducing mistakes and upholding constitutional values.
The Constitution has always been secular both in spirit and in letter.
In 2016, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh argued that secularism was misused in India, claiming the framers of the Constitution did not include “secular” and “socialist.” However, this is incorrect. Secularism is inherent in the Constitution through provisions ensuring equality, non-discrimination, and religious freedoms. The 42nd Amendment in 1976 added “secular” and “socialist” to the Preamble, highlighting values already embedded in the document. The Supreme Court has ruled that secularism is part of the Constitution’s basic structure and cannot be altered by any temporary majority.
Bhutan pitches Gelephu as biggest cooperative project.
Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, introduced the Gelephu Mindfulness City as the country’s largest cooperative project, thanking India for its support. The 2,500 sq. km “Zero Carbon” city is being developed with Indian assistance. At the “Global Conference of the International Cooperative Alliance” in Delhi, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of cooperatives and their role in the circular economy. Tobgay described the city as a hub for knowledge, technology, and finance, where every Bhutanese citizen is both a shareholder and stakeholder.
CAQM eases norms for Delhi schools and colleges after SC order, permits ‘hybrid’ mode.
The Supreme Court directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to decide on relaxing Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV) restrictions to allow physical classes in Delhi and the NCR. It asked for hybrid classes (physical and online) where feasible. The court considered the impact on primary school and anganwadi children missing midday meals and struggling with online learning. It also requested updated air quality data for further discussion at the next hearing on November 29.
