Ambedkar's bust unveiled at UNESCO headquarters in Paris
New Delhi (PTI): A bust of B R Ambedkar was unveiled at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on the occasion of Constitution Day on Wednesday, a top Indian diplomat said.
The bust was unveiled by Vishal V Sharma, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, in the presence of UNESCO Director General Khaled El-Enany.
Sharma said it was a proud moment for India that Ambedkar's bust now graces the UNESCO headquarters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the unveiling of Ambedkar's bust at the UNESCO headquarters as a "fitting tribute" to the architect of India's Constitution.
"It is a matter of immense pride that today, on Constitution Day, a bust of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was unveiled at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This is a fitting tribute to Dr. Ambedkar and his role in the making of our Constitution. His thoughts and ideals give strength and hope to innumerable people. @UNESCO @IndiaatUNESCO," Modi said in a post on X.
The statue carries a plaque with Ambedkar's name and a caption that says, "Architect of the Indian Constitution, 70 Years (1950-2025) of the Indian Constitution".
It is a matter of immense pride that today, on Constitution Day, a bust of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was unveiled at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This is a fitting tribute to Dr. Ambedkar and his role in the making of our Constitution. His thoughts and ideals give strength and… pic.twitter.com/CbbsMEK7ji
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2025
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SIT formed to probe second sexual assault case against expelled Cong MLA Mamkootathil
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe a second case of sexual assault against expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, police officials said on Friday.
The SIT will be led by G Poonguzhali, Assistant Inspector General at the Police Headquarters.
The team also includes a DSP rank officer and sub-inspectors, officials added.
The second sexual assault complaint was received by the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, which it forwarded to the state police chief.
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Following this, the Crime Branch registered a case and launched an investigation.
Crime Branch officials said the email complaint contained only the sender's email ID and no other contact details.
As part of the probe, they have sent a reply email requesting that the complainant contact them and provide her statement.
The complainant has alleged that she was sexually assaulted under the false promise of marriage, a Crime Branch official said.
However, details such as the location and date of the alleged incident are not currently available to the police.
The SIT will attempt to trace the sender of the email and record her statement, which is crucial for further investigation, the officer said.
Mamkootathil was expelled from the Congress party on Thursday after a court here rejected his anticipatory bail petition in another rape case.
Police said he is currently absconding, and a manhunt is underway in Kerala and neighbouring states.
