On Tuesday, a nine-judge panel of the Supreme Court initiated proceedings to interpret Article 39(b) of the Constitution. This aims to clarify whether this directive principle of state policy permits the government to manage and redistribute privately owned properties under the pretext of “material resources of the community” for the broader public welfare.

Aaj Ka Panchang, 24 April, 2024: Check out tithi, auspicious and inauspicious timings, and other details here.

National Panchayati Raj Day celebrates the institutionalisation of Panchayati Raj through the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992.