Tribute to Ambedkar: Centre proposes amendment in SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to ensure speedy justice for Dalits
In a major boost for the Dalit community, which will ensure speedy justice to them, the Centre on Saturday made it mandatory for police to file chargesheet within 60 days after a complaint is lodged.
Apr 23, 2016, 18:15 PM IST
Protesting against liquor shop, Dalits in Rajasthan claim they've converted to Buddhism
The residents of Sant Ravidas Colony in Bhadasia suburb of Jodhpur have been protesting for three weeks now against the liquor shop.
Apr 21, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
Reservation for weaker section to continue: Uma Bharti
Union Minister Uma Bharti on Tuesday said that the apprehensions that reservations for the weaker sections of society would be slowly withdrawn by the BJP-led NDA government were "baseless" and the system will continue.
Apr 19, 2016, 22:42 PM IST
Rohith Vemula's family embraces Buddhism, says `we'll be free from daily humiliation`
Rohith Vemula's mother Radhika and brother Naga Chaitanya Vemula were given 'deeksha' at a function in Dadar in Mumbai.
Apr 14, 2016, 12:32 PM IST
Spread vision of Ambedkar among the masses: PM to BJP MPs
Claiming that no previous government had given Dalit icon BR Ambedkar so much respect as his, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked party MPs to spread his vision and principles among the masses.
Dec 08, 2015, 15:23 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi reaches out to Opposition, says consensus more important than majority rule
In the backdrop of ongoing debate on alleged intolerance in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday adopted a highly conciliatory approach towards the Opposition and said the government would rule by consensus and not force decisions through majority.
Nov 27, 2015, 22:54 PM IST
Imagine condition of women if Sharad Yadav had drafted Constitution: Smriti Irani
Taking a dig at senior JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday wondered what would have been the position of women had such politicians been part of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.
Nov 27, 2015, 22:03 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi's speech in Parliament: Five key takeaways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday participated in a discussion on 'Commitment to the Constitution' in the Lok Sabha. The discussion was part of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Bhimrao Ambedkar, considered the chief architect of the Constitution.
Nov 27, 2015, 19:46 PM IST
Watch: PM Narendra Modi's speech in Parliament on Constitution debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took part in a discussion on 'Commitment to the Constitution' in the Lok Sabha.
Nov 27, 2015, 19:27 PM IST
Winter Session of Parliament, Day 1: Govt says secularism `most misused` term, Congress hits back
On the first day of the Winter Session, the Lok Sabha took up a discussion on 'Commitment to India's Constitution' as a part of BR Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary celebrations.
Nov 26, 2015, 23:44 PM IST
Rajnath Singh's remarks on 'secularism' nonsensical: Rajinder Sachar
Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice Rajinder Sachar on Thursday termed as "nonsensical" Home Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks that "secularism" was the "most misused" word and it be translated as "panth nirpeksh" in Hindi, even as he expressed surprise that BJP leaders still have not learnt lessons from their drubbing in Bihar polls.
Nov 26, 2015, 22:47 PM IST
Dalit brothers thrashed for opposing remarks against BR Ambedkar
Three Dalit brothers were allegedly thrashed by a mob after they objected to their derogatory remarks against Dr BR Ambedkar in Virar area here in early hours on Monday, police said.
Oct 12, 2015, 12:54 PM IST
Shiv Sena to skip PM Modi's event in Mumbai
According to sources, Shiv Sena will not attend PM Modi's event of laying the the foundation stone of the Dr B R Ambedkar memorial in Mumbai, which clearly displays that things are not wellbetween
Oct 11, 2015, 15:51 PM IST
Ambedkar anniversary: Govt aims rise in SC/ST student enrolment
The government aims to increase the enrolment rate of SC/ST students in private universities during the BR Ambedkar's birthday celebrations.
Sep 25, 2015, 20:28 PM IST
Foundation laying ceremony of Ambedkar memorial postponed
The foundation laying ceremony of the Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Ambedkar International memorial here, which was reportedly scheduled for October 4, has been postponed.
Sep 25, 2015, 19:11 PM IST
