Bhim Rao Ambedkar

Mayawati says centre, BJP using govt machinery to target opposition

BSP supremo Mayawati on Tuesday alleged that the Centre and the BJP are using the government machinery to target opposition parties and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "crossed all limits" in this regard.

May 09, 2017, 18:38 PM IST

The Buddhist monk who witnessed 'spiritual makeover' of BR Ambedkar

PM Narendra Modi paid homage to BR Ambedkar with a visit to Deekshabhoomi, where the Dalit icon and over 500,000 followers had embraced Buddhism on October 14, 1956.

Apr 14, 2017, 22:15 PM IST

Atal redux: Narendra Modi first PM to visit Lucknow in 11 years

Narendra Modi will be in Lucknow on Friday, becoming the first prime minister to visit this Uttar Pradesh capital in 11 years and help revive memories of the time when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the prime minister.

Jan 22, 2016, 12:28 PM IST

Members keen on maximum discussion, says Lok Sabha Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, who on Wednesday evening met leaders of parties in Lok Sabha, said there had been an agreement to have as much discussions as possible in the house during the winter session which begins on Thursday.

Nov 25, 2015, 22:46 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