War of words: BJP says Cong protest ‘cruel joke’, Oppn calls Modi ‘ánti-Dalit’

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Congress has no other issue that is why they are trying to create one by holding protest.

Rajasthan: Day after ‘Bharat Bandh’, mob burns homes of 2 Dalit politicians

The houses of a sitting and a former MLA, both Dalits, were set afire by a violent mob in Rajasthan's Karauli district.

Agrees to hear Centre’s review petition; firm on protecting innocents.

SC has listed the Centre's review petition after 10 days for detailed hearing.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the government is sensitive to the concerns of the backward communities.

Attorney General KK Venugopal has sought urgent hearing of the review petition in the SC/ST matter at 2 PM today.

At least eight people were killed and many injured in violence as protesters blocked trains, clashed with police and set vehicles on fire.

He also dismissed the allegations as

After the Supreme Court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea, Milind Ekbote was arrested from his house in Pune.

A Bench of Justices Kurian Joseph and Shantanagouder said if Ekbote is held, he would be released on bail on furnishing a surety for Rs 2L.