An 'untouchable' becomes a political symbol in India. An 'untouchable' becomes a political symbol in India. Voter guide As early voting begins, learn about the candidates in the March primary.

Nationwide protests April 2 over India's civil rights laws resulted in 10 deaths, scores of injuries and hundreds of arrests. Jatav took his case to court, fighting to hold the wedding the way the ...

T.C. Malhotra—Getty Images 2005: After the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the US worked closely with India to strategically monitor the Indian Ocean and Suez Canal to Singapore.

Former President K.R. Narayanan, the first “untouchable” from India’s pernicious caste system to occupy the office, died Wednesday. He was 85.

India's 'untouchables' declare own religion By Harmeet Shah Singh , CNN Analysts say the declaration of a new faith is likely to be a psychological boost for Dalits, pictured in a 2009 file photo.

The 3rd edition of 'Dalit: The Black Untouchables of India' explores African ancestry and historic oppression of India’s Dalit people.

Last month marked the 67th anniversary of India’s most famous Dalit’s conversion to Buddhism. “Though I was born a Hindu untouchable, I shall not die as a Hindu,” wrote Bhimrao Ramji ...