BR Ambedkar: News
16 Jun 2018
MaharashtraVarsity official suspended for adding 'Maharaj' title to Ambedkar's name
Acting Registrar of Aurangabad's Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Sadhna Pandey was this evening suspended by the Vice-Chancellor for adding the word "Maharaj" to the name of Dr. BR Ambedkar.
02 Jun 2018
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP MLA wraps Ambedkar statue with saffron-clothes after pouring milk
A video purportedly showing BJP MLA Sanju Devi in UP's Ambedkar Nagar cleaning a statue of Dalit icon BR Ambedkar with milk, applying "tilak" on its forehead, and draping it in "saffron robe" amid chanting of hymns has gone viral.
31 May 2018
Mahatma Gandhi5 moments of political bonhomie cutting through ideological Lakshman Rekha
To say that Indian politics, or rather politics across the world, is at a juncture where ideological slug-fest has overtaken courtesy, would not be an exaggeration.
27 May 2018
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityLord Hanuman was world's first tribal leader, claims BJP MLA
In yet another gaffe, BJP MLA from Rajasthan Gyan Dev Ahuja, recently said Hindu God Hanuman was the first tribal leader and that "SC/ST people" should be ashamed for disrespecting him.
10 May 2018
KarnatakaCenter trying to fulfill Ambedkar's dream of powerful, prosperous nation
Reaching out to Dalits and other backward communities in poll-bound Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his government was trying to fulfill BR Ambedkar's dream of a powerful and prosperous nation.
30 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiAccording to Gujarat speaker, BR Ambedkar, PM Modi are Brahmins
Adding to the list of controversial statements made by BJP leaders recently, Gujarat speaker Rajendra Trivedi said Dalit icon BR Ambedkar was a Brahmin.
17 Apr 2018
Akhilesh Yadav'Ram' was part of Dr. Ambedkar's name, says UP Governor
Reacting to the controversy over including "Ramji" in Dr. BR Ambedkar's name, UP Governor Ram Naik today asserted that "Ram" was part of the full name of the Indian Constitution's key architect.
14 Apr 2018
BiharBihar govt. introduces Ambedkar's middle name 'Ramji' in official records
In a move to commemorate Ambedkar Jayanti, the Bihar government, following in the footsteps of the UP government, has decided to introduce Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar's middle name, 'Ramji', in government and court records.
14 Apr 2018
ChhattisgarhPM in Chattisgarh: Inaugurates Ayushman Bharat, internet scheme, rail-line
PM Narendra Modi today inaugurated the first healthcare centre under Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur.
14 Apr 2018
IndiaUN: Sikhs protest against minority atrocities during Ambedkar's birth-anniversary celebration
A group of Sikhs staged protests against alleged atrocities perpetrated against minority commUNities in India during the commemoration of Babasaheb Ambedkar's 127th birth anniversary at the United Nations Headquarters.
14 Apr 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaPM Modi launches Ambedkar memorial, slams Congress
PM Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Ambedkar Memorial at 26, Alipur Road in New Delhi on the eve of the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar.
14 Apr 2018
Uttar PradeshAmbedkar's statue vandalized a day before Dalit icon's birth-anniversary
A statue of BR Ambedkar in Richhpal Garhi village of Bisrakh in Greater Noida was found damaged, a day before the nation commemorates the birth anniversary of the Dalit icon.
14 Apr 2018
MeerutMeerut put on high-alert for Ambedkar Jayanti
The 127th birth anniversary of Bhim Rao Ambedkar will be celebrated in Meerut amid high-security and suspended Internet.
12 Apr 2018
Uttar PradeshIn Uttar Pradesh, Ambedkar statue gets police protection
Following incidents of vandalising, a statue of BR Ambedkar was put inside an iron cage in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh.
10 Apr 2018
Uttar PradeshPolitics of color: Ambedkar's saffron statue re-painted blue in UP
A 5-feet tall statue of Dalit icon Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, which was rebuilt and painted saffron in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district, was repainted blue on Tuesday.
09 Apr 2018
SPUP: Four booked for derogatory Facebook post against Ambedkar
An FIR has been registered against four people for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BR Ambedkar on social media and assaulting a Dalit youth in Reoti area of Balia, police said today.
06 Apr 2018
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh: BR Ambedkar statue beheaded, Dalits demand boundary wall
Another statue of Bhimrao Ambedkar was vandalized, this time in civil lines area of Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
04 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi: No other government honored Ambedkar as we did
PM Modi today slammed other political parties for using BR Ambedkar's legacy for political mileage.
04 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiNo other govt honored Ambedkar like we did: PM Modi
Hitting out at political parties for politicizing the legacy of BR Ambedkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said no regime had honored the Dalit icon like his government had.
31 Mar 2018
Yogi AdityanathProbe ordered after 2 Ambedkar statues vandalized in 24 hours
Two statues of BR Ambedkar were vandalized in Uttar Pradesh in 24 hours. State CM Yogi Adityanath has asked district magistrates to ensure the security of statues.
31 Mar 2018
Yogi AdityanathStatue Vandalism: Ambedkar statue vandalized in UP's Siddhartnagar district
Unidentified persons vandalized the statue of BR Ambedkar in Gohaniya village in UP's Siddhartnagar district, triggering protests by locals.
29 Mar 2018
Samajwadi PartyBR Ambedkar becomes Bhimrao 'Ramji' Ambedkar in UP
In a surprising move, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to include 'Ramji' in BR Ambedkar's name in all official documents.
27 Mar 2018
MayawatiAfter flirting briefly, Mayawati won't back Akhilesh for UP bypolls
On Monday, Mayawati sprang a surprise by announcing that BSP won't support SP in the upcoming bypolls for Kairana parliamentary and Noorpur assembly seats.
25 Mar 2018
Narendra ModiMann Ki Baat highlights: MSP, affordable healthcare and more
In the latest edition of Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi has announced that each and every expense incurred by farmers, including their labor cost, will be accounted for while fixing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) at 1.5 times the input cost.
24 Mar 2018
Samajwadi PartyRajya Sabha polls: SP cancels victory celebration after BSP loss
In a show of solidarity to the BSP, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has cancelled victory celebrations for its own candidate after BSP's lone candidate lost in the Rajya Sabha polls.
23 Mar 2018
Samajwadi PartyRajya Sabha polls: BSP MLA hints he voted for BJP
Uttar Pradesh BSP MLA Anil Singh on Friday indicated that he had cross-voted in favor of the BJP in the Rajya Sabha polls, saying "I am with Maharaj-ji," referring to UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
22 Mar 2018
XHardik Pandya in trouble after parody-account makes controversial tweet
A court has ordered an FIR against Hardik Pandya for 'his comment' on Dr BR Ambedkar.
12 Mar 2018
IndiaSignboard carrying photograph of Ambedkar found damaged in UP
A signboard carrying BR Ambedkar's photograph was found damaged outside a panchayat building at Jadwad village in Bhopa area, police said.
08 Mar 2018
ChennaiMore vandalism cases: Gandhi, Ambedkar's statues targeted in Kerala, TN
A strange new trend seems to have gripped the country. Two more incidents of statues being vandalized have come to the fore, taking the total number of such cases this week to five.
07 Mar 2018
DalitArtificial Intelligence can help eliminate caste system, inequalities: Ambedkar followers
The supporters of BR Ambedkar have planned to celebrate the 127th birth-anniversary of Dalit leader at UN headquarters in New York next month with "Artificial Intelligence for Humanity" theme.
22 Feb 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)All about Kamal Haasan's political party 'Makkal Needhi Maiam'
In true filmy style, superstar Kamal Haasan finally took the political plunge. He used drama, dialogue-baazi and emotion, enticing people into his fold.
03 Jan 2018
MumbaiAfter 2 days, Maharashtra bandh called off by Ambedkar's grandson
Today's Maharashtra bandh was called off at around 4:30pm by Prakash Ambedkar, the grandson of Dalit icon BR Ambedkar.
03 Jan 2018
MumbaiMaharashtra bandh: Security high, no dabba service, waiver by airlines
There is high security across Maharashtra in the wake of a statewide bandh called by Dalit protesters today.
06 Dec 2017
Narendra ModiModi: Central Bank of India, RBI were Ambedkar's vision!
Despite cyclone Ockhi closing in, PM Narendra Modi continued with his punishing schedule of addressing rallies, ahead of the Gujarat polls.
26 Nov 2017
IndiaMann Ki Baat: PM Modi commemorates Constitution Day
In the 38th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' today at 11 am, PM Narendra Modi commemorated Constitution Day in India.
10 Oct 2017
Rahul GandhiRahul in Gujarat: Never seen women wear shorts in RSS!
Rahul Gandhi began his second day of Navsarjan Yatra in Vadodara by paying his respects to Babasaheb Ambedkar at a Sankalp Bhoomi prayer meeting.
13 Jun 2017
MumbaiActress found dead in her house in Mumbai
Krutika Chaudhary, an actress hailing from Haridwar, was found dead at her residence in Andheri (west) today.
06 Jan 2017
Bombay High CourtThe city that keeps moving forward
On Saturday night, a night marathon has been organized to encourage women to "reclaim the night".
