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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

A recent ruling by the Supreme Court on the Act, which, several Dalit groups say, has diluted the law, had triggered protests. (Photo: File/Asian Age)

SC/ST Act: Amit Shah accuses Rahul of lying, inciting hatred

He shared a clip of Rahul in which he says that "atrocities against Dalits and tribals are rising. Narendra Modi ji does not say a word."

05 Apr 2018 4:41 PM

Mayawati as CM had favoured curbing SC/ST Act misuse

Various dalit organisations had called for a nation-wide shutdown or a Bharat Bandh to protest against the apex court ruling.

05 Apr 2018 5:33 AM

Body of a middle-aged man was recovered in Raina in Bhind district in the morning taking the death toll in the Monday’s violence to seven. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Tension continues in MP, toll rises to 7

The deceased has been identified as Dasarath Jatav, aged 44-45 years.

04 Apr 2018 1:36 AM

Meerut, it may be recalled was one of the worst hit districts in Monday’s violence. (Representational Image)

Meerut mayor husband held for violence in city

SSP Meerut Manzil Saini said that all conspirators and trouble makers would be booked under the National Security Act.

04 Apr 2018 1:35 AM

Students stage a protest in Ranchi on Monday during “Bharat Bandh” call by dalit organisations against the alleged dilution of SC/ST Act. (Photo: PTI)

Heed dalit protests, resolve grievances

The Supreme Court, quite unfortunately, appears to be giving the impression that it is oblivious to social sensitivities.

04 Apr 2018 12:21 AM

'There has been a new provision where action against government servants shall be taken against those found negligent in implementing the Act,' said Rajnath Singh. (Photo: PTI | File)

Govt fully committed to welfare, will strengthen SC/ST Act: HM

Rajnath Singh also offered condolences to the families of the victims died during Bharat Bandh protests on Monday.

03 Apr 2018 4:25 PM

Union law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad (Photo: PTI)

Bharat Bandh: Worried BJP mulls damage control

The government filed a review petition in the apex court against the court’s earlier order.

03 Apr 2018 7:20 AM

Dalit protesters blocked trains, clashed with police and set dozens of vehicles ablaze in several states during a nationwide bandh on Monday.

MP: 5 die in dalit protests, curfew on, Army called in

A student leader was killed when he was hit by bullets allegedly fired by demonstrators in Morena town.

03 Apr 2018 7:14 AM

Vehicles set on fire by a group of protesters in Meerut. (Photo: PTI)

Punjab: No major incidents reported

The Congress-led Punjab government had on Sunday ordered a security clampdown as a precautionary measure.

03 Apr 2018 7:10 AM

Bharat Bandh: Yogi Adityanath appeals for calm as 2 killed

One youth succumbed to his injuries in Meerut and another died in Azamgarh but the state government did not confirm the deaths.

03 Apr 2018 6:35 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Govt moves Supreme Court for review of its SC/ST verdict

Ravi Shankar Prasad said that govt was not a party to the court’s decision and ‘respectfully’ did not agree with its reasoning.

03 Apr 2018 5:45 AM

Family members in Amritsar mourn as they receive the body of their loved one abducted and killed by the ISIS in 2014. (Photo: PTI)

Teary kin receive bodies of 38 Indians from Iraq

An air of gloom descended as distraught families looked at the caskets brought back from Baghdad by minister of state for external V.K. Singh.

03 Apr 2018 4:51 AM

Protesters force shopkeepers to close their shops at Janpath in New Delhi on Monday. — PTI

‘Bharat Bandh’ hits peak office traffic

Violence at Faridabad rail station, passengers hurt

03 Apr 2018 4:43 AM

Members of dalit organisations and leftist outfits shout slogans during a protest in Mumbai against the Supreme Court order that they claimed dilutes legal safeguards put in place for marginalised communities. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

Mumbai unaffected by Monday bandh

However, stray incidents of stone-pelting were reported in other parts of Maharashtra.

03 Apr 2018 2:07 AM

Police lathicharges protesters in Haryana's Yamunanagar. (Photo: ANI)

SC declines urgent hearing on SC/ST Act review, clashes erupt across country

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

02 Apr 2018 7:56 PM

A mob of about 2,000 people disrupted trains at the Hapur station as well, disrupting the movement of many goods trains. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi: Train services disrupted, protesters block railway tracks

Services were disrupted when a mob arrived at the Ghaziabad yard around 10 am on Monday, Northern Railway officials said.

02 Apr 2018 3:42 PM

Dalit organisations across the country have called a 'Bharat Bandh' today to protest a recent Supreme Court ruling over SC/ST Act. (Photo: PTI)

4 dead in Dalit protests in MP; SC declines urgent hearing to review SC/ST Act

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud said the petition will be heard in due course of time.

02 Apr 2018 10:16 AM

CBSE said exams will carry on as per schedule in Union Territory of Chandigarh and rest of the country. (Representational Image)

Punjab braces for 'Bharat Bandh', CBSE postpones board exams in state

Dalit organisations have called for a bandh to protest alleged dilution of SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989.

02 Apr 2018 8:10 AM

A view of a deserted street during the Bharat Bandh called by Left parties against demonetization of high value currency notes, in Agartala on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Oppn protests hit life in Kerala, Tripura; fail in Bengal

The bandh evoked a good response in Tripura with schools, colleges remaining closed and vehicles staying off the roads.

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