BR Ambedkar

Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, Ambedkar, Subhash Chandra Bose Were All NRIs: Rahul Gandhi

While addressing the Indian Diaspora in New York, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the key architects of contemporary India were all NRIs.

Jun 05, 2023, 10:50 AM IST

Ambedkar Jayanti 2023: Remembering The Social Reformer Beyond Constitution

BR Ambedkar was the first law and justice minister of independent India, and he also chaired the constituent assembly's drafting committee.

Apr 14, 2023, 10:23 AM IST

To Honour Dr BR Ambedkar, April 14 Declared As Govt Holiday By Delhi LG

 An official notification declared April 14 to be a holiday in all government offices, autonomous bodies, and public sector undertakings under the Delhi government on account of Dr. BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary.

Apr 13, 2023, 23:08 PM IST

BR Ambedkar statue vandalised in UP's Bhupkhedi village lead to protest

The incident took place on Sunday in the village that comes under the Ratanpuri Police Station area, they said. Meanwhile, angry people staged a protest and demanded action against the guilty.

Jan 02, 2023, 16:45 PM IST

‘Will show BJP what Maharashtra is about’: Uddhav Thackeray warns to remove Governor over Shivaji remark

The Former Maharashtra Chief Minister said that there should be criteria for the appointment of the Governor.

Dec 03, 2022, 21:06 PM IST

‘Amrit Kaal era of duties for us’: PM Narendra Modi on Constitution day

Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi said that fundamental rights were those responsibilities that citizens should fulfil with utmost dedication and true integrity.

Nov 26, 2022, 12:49 PM IST

When lawyers strike, consumer of justice suffers, not judges or lawyers: CJI DY Chandrachud

In his address at a function organised by the Bar Council of India to felicitate him, the CJI said harmony and balance is crucial to maintaining the tranquility of our society and courts as institutions of governance in the country have a role to define that sense of harmony and balance.

Nov 19, 2022, 23:31 PM IST

‘If there is love for Dalits then…’: Telangana BJP leader taunts CM KC Rao over Secretariat name change

Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleged Telangana CM KC Rao of doing vote bank politics and also demanded him to provide three-acre land for Dalits after a new secretariat was named after BR Ambedkar

Sep 15, 2022, 22:50 PM IST

'No God belongs to the upper caste, Lord SHIVA is...,' JNU V-C sparks new debate

JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit suggested that "anthropologically" gods, including Lakshmi, Shakti, or even Jagannath do not come from the upper caste. In fact, she said, Jagannath has tribal origins.

Aug 24, 2022, 08:09 AM IST

Ambedkar Jayanti 2022: All Delhi schools of specialised excellence renamed after Baba Saheb, announces Arvind Kejriwal

On the occasion of the 131st birth anniversary of Bhim Rao Ambedkar, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that all 30 schools of specialised excellence will be known after his name from Thursday onwards, reported ANI.

Apr 14, 2022, 15:02 PM IST

Telangana: BR Ambedkar’s 125-feet tall statue to be unveiled in Hyderabad by year-end

This will be the tallest statue of the Father of the Indian Constitution, Dr B. R. Ambedkar, anywhere in the world and it is coming up near Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad. 

Apr 13, 2022, 18:23 PM IST

Tamil Nadu to celebrate BR Ambedkar’s birth anniversary as 'Equality Day'

The Tamil Nadu govt will install a life-size bronze statue of Dr BR Ambedkar in the Ambedkar Manimandapam, CM M K Stalin said in the Assembly. 

Apr 13, 2022, 17:36 PM IST

Congress always insulted BR Ambedkar, even after his death: Amit Shah

Amit Shah said in Pune, “Samvidhan (Constitution) gives equal rights to everybody. However, the Congress party didn't spare a single moment to humiliate Ambedkarji when he was alive and even after his death."

Dec 19, 2021, 18:39 PM IST

DNA: What were Dr. BR Ambedkar's views on secularism?

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar died 65 years ago at the age of 65. Dr. Ambedkar not only gave us our constitution but also told us from time to time -- how India should be in the 21st century.

Dec 06, 2021, 23:52 PM IST

Delhi CM Kejriwal's press conference

On the 65th Mahaparinirvana Day of Ambedkar, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said today that I will fulfil Babasaheb's unfulfilled dream.

Dec 06, 2021, 14:50 PM IST

DNA: Complete story of India becoming a republic

71 years ago from today, the people of India had decided that the country would run according to the constitution. But is this country running completely according to the spirit of the Constitution?

Nov 26, 2021, 23:48 PM IST

How Savarkar used inter-caste dining as a tool for social reform, excerpts from Vikram Sampath’s book

Vikram Sampath's new book Savarkar: A Contested Legacy (1924-1966) sees the event of inter-caste dining in a new light.

Aug 18, 2021, 17:03 PM IST

Mumbai Police probes BR Ambedkar home vandalism; state minister Anil Deshmukh condemns incident

The Mumbai Police have launched a probe into the incident of vandalism at 'Rajgruha', the Mumbai residence of the late Dr. BR Ambedkar, officials said on Wednesday.

Jul 08, 2020, 08:35 AM IST

BR Ambedkar Jayanti today: President, PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay tributes to architect of Indian Constitution

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and top political leaders on Tuesday (April 14, 2020) paid tributes to the architect of the Indian Constitution BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.

Apr 14, 2020, 12:29 PM IST