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Farmers shout slogans against the government at a rally organised by All India Kisan Sabha in Mumbai on March 12, 2018

Simmering farmers’ discontent: A ticking time bomb

These two steps are imperative to save farmers, save agriculture and save the country.

08 Aug 2018 1:49 AM

LJP leader: Proposed Bharat bandh should be called off

Says he has faith govt will restore provisions of SC/ST Act.

04 Aug 2018 2:59 AM

The rally, called the Kisan Mukti Yatra, was started on Thursday by the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee to protest the killings of six farmers in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district on June 6. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Govt must do more to help our farmers

A large numbers of agriculturists have been on a 10-day “strike” from June 1.

06 Jun 2018 1:39 AM

Farmers spill milk on the road during their 10-day protest. (Photo: PTI)

Milk, vegetable supplies to be hit as farmers in 7 states begin 10-day protest

Farmer groups have called for 'Gaon bandh' from June 1-10 during which no farm produce would be allowed to be transported outside villages.

01 Jun 2018 2:03 PM

PCC chief Sachin Pilot welcomed Sona Devi in the party on Friday saying that she has joined the party unconditionally and it will boost the party’s standing among the youth, especially among the Dalits. (Photo: Twitter | @SachinPilot)

Rajasthan: Boost for Congress as NUZP MLA joins party

Being a BJP supporter so far, MLA Sona Devi accused the BJP of resorting to 'use and throw' policy.

18 May 2018 6:44 PM

Month after stir, dalits languish in jail

Mevani, who along with RTI activist Nikhil De, had visited dalit families in Khairthal said that the police was brutal.

18 May 2018 4:21 AM

‘SC’s ruling was the catalyst that fired up the anger accumulated for decades’

The Supreme Court’s judgment was just a catalyst that fired up the anger and frustration that had been accumulating for decades.

07 May 2018 1:40 AM

Farmers would stop sending from villages to cities produce such as crops, vegetables and milk from June 1 to June 10 all over the country. (Representational image)

Farmers will stop food supply to major cities

Move to protest against policies of the Central govt.

01 May 2018 2:07 AM

Dalits make a substantial portion of the vote bank across the country and it is the shift of this vote which analysts say helped the BJP cross the majority mark in 2014. (Photo: PTI)

Dalits to demand quota in judiciary

Nationwide agitations are expected to be launched on August 9.

19 Apr 2018 2:14 AM

The SC ruling affects the Scheduled Tribes as well, it was the dalits who were at the forefront of the “Bharat Bandh”, when large scale violence took place in north India including Rajasthan where a dalit youth Pawan Kumar died in firing allegedly by the police in Alwar. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Poll impact of dalit, upper caste violence worries leaders

In such a scenario, dalits have a tough choice to make as there is no effective third front in Rajasthan.

16 Apr 2018 1:18 AM

Ambedkar Jayanti: MHA asks states to beef up security

Another advisory was sent before the April 10 strike called by people opposed to caste-based reservations in jobs and education.

13 Apr 2018 1:51 AM

In Patna, Nawada, Bhojpur, Begusarai, Lakh-isarai, Muzafffarpur, Dar-bhanga and Sheikhpura, hundreds of men blocked roads, halted trains and forcibly closed markets. (Photo: PTI)

Cold response to upper caste bandh; clashes in some states

In Uttarakhand, prohibitory orders banning large gatherings were imposed in Nainital.

11 Apr 2018 2:04 AM

Bharat Bandh by various Dalit outfits on April 2 led to widespread violence across the country and a number of deaths. (Photo: PTI)

Heal the rifts within, else India will suffer

It is time the government took stock of the social reality and initiate steps to regenerate a happier state of affairs.

11 Apr 2018 12:18 AM

Centre asks states to tighten security for Bharat Bandh today

MHA said district magistrates and superintendents of police will be personally held responsible for violence in their area of jurisdiction.

10 Apr 2018 8:00 AM

The April 2 bandh was called by groups opposing the so-called dilution of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in view of a Supreme Court order. Poll-bound Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan bore the maximum brunt of the agitation.

States on high alert for anti-quota stir

A special committee called “April 10 Bharat Bandh Sangharsh Samiti” has been formed for the bandh.

10 Apr 2018 6:56 AM

RSS leader kills self over ‘caste violence’

In a statement to the police at SMS Hospital, Raghuveer Sharan allegedly said that he was depressed over increasing disharmony in the society.

10 Apr 2018 12:18 AM

5 dalit BJP MPs come out in support of Yogi Adityanath

Mohanlalganj MP Kaushal Kishore said that there seemed to be a conspiracy because the allegations have emerged after the Bharat Bandh.

10 Apr 2018 12:11 AM

'Dalits are tortured at large scale after April 2 country-wide agitation. People from Barmer, Jalore, Jaipur, Gwalior, Meerut, Bulandshahr, Karoli and other parts said that not only anti-reservationists but police are also beating and slapping false cases,' BJP parliamentarian Udit Raj said. (Photo: Facebook)

Dalits are being tortured after Bharat Bandh protests, says BJP MLA

'Reports pouring in that Dalits who participated in April 2 protests are being tortured,' the BJP lawmaker said in a tweet.

08 Apr 2018 10:18 AM

SSP Anant Dev said, 'As per proof, he provided liquor to party workers and thousands of them, in an inebriated condition, were incited to forcefully shut shops, create a ruckus.' (Photo: ANI)

Muzaffarnagar BSP prez held for inciting violence during Bharat Bandh

He was arrested for allegedly inciting a mob of protestors who turned violent and damaged properties.

07 Apr 2018 1:01 PM

The defence minister said, 'There was a time when the BJP had only two MPs. Now, we are in power in 21 states thanks to the ‘sabka saath sabka vikas’ mantra of our government.' (Photo: PTI)

Party which imposed Emergency, now questions BJP, quips Sitharaman

'Party that imposed Emergency and curbed fundamental rights of the people is now questioning us on freedom of expression,' said Sitharaman.

06 Apr 2018 7:13 PM

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