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Narendra Modi ends silence in Kathua, Unnao rape cases, says justice will be served
India

Narendra Modi ends silence in Kathua, Unnao rape cases, says justice will be served

Modi's comments at a function here came hours after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) got into the act by detaining and questioning rape accused BJP MLA Kuldip Singh Sengar in Uttar Pradesh while two BJP Ministers in the Jammu and Kashmir coalition led by the PDP resigned for taking part in a rally in support of the accused in the ghastly rape-and-murder of an eight-year-old girl.

Ambedkar worked for social equality in the country: PM Modi assures Dalits that BJP govt will not scrap quotas
India

Ambedkar worked for social equality in the country: PM Modi assures Dalits that BJP govt will not scrap quotas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed BR Ambedkar at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the BR Ambedkar National Memorial in New Delhi.

Modi inaugurates Ambedkar memorial, says he 'lifted us all to a higher cause'
India

Modi inaugurates Ambedkar memorial, says he 'lifted us all to a higher cause'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a memorial here dedicated to Dr B R Ambedkar over two months after India acquired the bungalow where he lived.

PM Modi to stay at Cameron's country home during first visit to the UK
World

PM Modi to stay at Cameron's country home during first visit to the UK

Seeking to strengthen Indo-UK economic ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday left for Britain to begin his first visit to the country during which he will have a hectic schedule that will start with talks with his British counterpart David Cameron.

On UK visit next month, lunch with Queen of England on PM Modi's agenda
World

On UK visit next month, lunch with Queen of England on PM Modi's agenda

A lunch with Queen Elizabeth II, an address to the Indian diaspora at the iconic Wembley Stadium and a "warm" interaction with his British counterpart are part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hectic schedule during his maiden visit to the UK

Uddhav's tantrum on Ambedkar memorial: Sena played into BJP's hands
Mumbai

Uddhav's tantrum on Ambedkar memorial: Sena played into BJP's hands

Sena actually played into the BJP hands, conferring full credit to it for a project, which has been in the air for quite some time, hanging fire as it were because of acquiring the Indu Mills land, and deciding on what shape the memorial should take. By screaming that a government event was turned into a BJP event, the opposition has strengthened the perception. Politics is all about perceptions.

PM Modi lays foundation for Ambedkar memorial, says he was an inspiration for marginalized people
India

PM Modi lays foundation for Ambedkar memorial, says he was an inspiration for marginalized people

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of Indian Constitution, is an inspiration to the oppressed people all over the world.

After Modi and Sardar Patel, RSS wants to adopt Ambedkar
Politics

After Modi and Sardar Patel, RSS wants to adopt Ambedkar

The RSS's SC unit has launched a campaign to make Ambedkar their Dalit icon.

Decks cleared for Ambedkar Memorial on Indu Mill land in Mumbai
Mumbai

Decks cleared for Ambedkar Memorial on Indu Mill land in Mumbai

Dalit outfits had set 6 December, Ambedkar's death anniversary, as the deadline for the state to decide on the issue, failing which they threatened to forcibly occupy the mill premises.

Mayawati's legacy in stone: Symbolism that does not wash
Politics

Mayawati's legacy in stone: Symbolism that does not wash

Symbolism and substance are totally mismatched in Mayawati’s dream projects.