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Yuvraj Singh held in alleged casteist remarks case, released later: Haryana police

Singh was accused of making casteist remarks against another cricketer during an Instagram chat last year

18 Oct 2021 12:09 PM

Paswan will have key presence in some of these exercises. (Photo: File)

BJP ally to hold events highlighting Government's pro-Dalit measures

Ram Vilas Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party would hold such events in a number of states, party secretary General Abdul Khaliq said.

12 Aug 2018 7:09 PM

'The atrocities act was brought by the Congress and the party will protect it together with everybody,' Gandhi said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi has anti-Dalit mindset, Cong will fight for inclusive India: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi joined protest over the dilution of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Thursday.

09 Aug 2018 3:23 PM

'Over the last four years, the central government has done nothing to support Dalits and other backward classes. Even in government jobs and education institutions, people are not getting benefits and are highly dissatisfied with the working of this government,' said Mayawati. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Modi govt not making enough efforts for upliftment of Dalits: Mayawati

Former UP CM said that the backward classes of the country are not getting the benefits of reservation in education institutions and jobs.

07 Aug 2018 2:23 PM

The circular asking Dalits to submit notice three days before their wedding if they need protection, was a preventive action to maintain law and order. (Photo: Representational)

Circular to inform cops about Dalit weddings in advance revoked in MP

The circular asking Dalits to submit notice 3 days prior to the wedding if they need protection, was done to maintain law and order.

06 May 2018 10:24 AM

Seen as the Congress party's effort to reach out to the Dalit community ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the campaign launch is expected to be attended by Manmohan Singh, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mallikarjun Kharge and Sushil Kumar Shinde among others. (Photo: Facebook/Rahul Gandhi)

Rahul Gandhi to launch year-long 'Save the Constitution' campaign today

The campaign will be launched from the Talkatora stadium in Delhi today, will continue till April 14, 2019.

23 Apr 2018 12:48 PM

Mimi Mondal, the first Hugo Award nominee from India, talks about the book, science fiction and her inspirations.

Hugo nomination for Indian writer

The awards have been named after Hugo Gernsback, an editor of a magazine that popularised science fiction in 1920s.

22 Apr 2018 12:15 AM

Dalit groups had organised protests across the country on April 2 against the alleged dilution of the Act through the March 20 verdict of the Supreme Court. (Photo: File)

SC/ST Act: Govt considering ordinance to bring back original provisions

Sources within the govt at different levels say promulgating an ordinance to restore the original provisions would help calm tempers.

15 Apr 2018 1:02 PM

The members of the Dalit community cleansed Ambedkar's statue with milk and water after it was garlanded by the BJP leaders. (Photo: Twitter | @Manekagandhibjp )

Dalits 'cleanse' Ambedkar's statue after Maneka Gandhi pays tribute

The Dalit community claimed that Gandhi and other BJP leaders had 'polluted' the atmosphere by their presence.

15 Apr 2018 8:55 AM

Modi's remarks come soon after widespread protests, some turning violent, in different parts of the country over a Supreme Court verdict putting in place safeguards to prevent misuse of a law to prevent atrocities of SCs and STs. (Photo: AP | File)

No government has honoured BR Ambedkar as we have: Narendra Modi

Modi was speaking at inauguration of an annexe building at Western Court that acts as a transit accommodation for newly elected lawmakers.

04 Apr 2018 4:59 PM

The police maintained that Mevani and the others were taken into preventive custody to maintain law and order situation. (Photo: File)

Guj Police detains Mevani on way to protest rally against Dalit activist's death

Dalit activist Bhanu Vankar attempted self-immolation to protest against delay in allotment of a land piece to a Dalit family.

18 Feb 2018 5:11 PM

BSP chief Mayawati addressing the media during the the monsoon session at Parliament in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Mayawati’s role can ease new alignments

The BSP supremo’s Rajya Sabha term was ending in April next year.

20 Jul 2017 12:03 AM

It was alleged that the Bhim Army activists distributed pamphlets and appealed to people to participate in a panchayat meeting to be held on June 14 in Ratheri village, UP. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

UP police books Bhim Army activists for collecting funds for dalits, cheating people

A case has been registered under Sections 153 and 420 of the IPC against several activists, many of whom are absconding.

05 Jun 2017 1:42 PM

DisCourse: Take note — Hollywood is talking race

Bollywood’s always pretended that it can either make serious films and lose money or the blockbuster. but sairat showed it can bring the two together.

30 May 2017 6:16 AM

People from the dalit community take part in a protest rally at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Dalits march against violence

5,000 people participate in rally led by Bhim Army founder.

22 May 2017 4:08 AM

The protesters pelted stones at the officials and police vehicles and a roadways bus was also set on fire. (Representational image)

Saharanpur on edge again after fresh violence

Protesters set about a dozen two-wheelers, police vehicles, roadways bus and several cars on fire and also torched a police outpost.

10 May 2017 1:03 AM

Poor Hindus being harassed in name of cow protection: Mayawati

‘Anarchy is being spread in the state and knowing this the BJP government has failed to act against the culprits’, said Mayawati.

08 May 2017 1:11 PM

This is the second incident of violence reported in Saharanpur within a fortnight. (Photo:PTI)

Saharanpur: Thakurs and Dalits clash over loud music, 25 houses torched, 1 killed

A police report sent to the state headquarters said that the Dalits objected to the 'raucous' celebration, triggering an exchange of words.

06 May 2017 2:02 PM

Gujarat: Cong, BJP workers clash over garlanding of Ambedkar statue

Congress worker Mitesh Parmar tried to garland the statue saying he is a Dalit and it is his right to do so.

14 Apr 2017 5:57 PM

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