Meet Satish Kumar, first ever Dalit chairman of Indian Railways appointed in 119 years

Credit: DNA- Published on August 28, 2024
His tenure will begin from September 1, when he will replace Jaya Varma Sinha, the current chairperson and CEO of the board, who is superannuating on August 31.

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Dalit

Marginalized castes in India and other South Asian countries
Amidst a political clash concerning Ambedkar's legacy, the JD(U) countered AAP after Kejriwal suggested Nitish Kumar consider Amit Shah's remarks on the Dalit..
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Dalit organizations are planning nationwide protests on December 28th against home minister Amit Shah's remarks about BR Ambedkar in Parliament. They deem Shah's..
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Congress has demanded an apology from PM Modi, Amit Shah, and the BJP, along with Shah's resignation, for allegedly insulting B.R. Ambedkar. They cite instances..
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as "casteist" and "anti-Dalit." Banerjee..
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Ramdas Athawale, chief of the Republican Party of India (Athawale), expressed disappointment over being excluded from the Maharashtra cabinet expansion despite..
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Indian Railways

State railway company of India
The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela will take place next year from January 13, 2025 to February 26, 2025.
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The parliamentary committee on Indian Railways has directed the national transporter to review fares of AC coaches and align them with incurred cost to improve..
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A parliamentary panel has recommended that Indian Railways review AC class fares to reduce revenue losses in the passenger segment. The panel noted a significant..
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