Dalit protest

Morning Breaking: MP govt decides to withdraw political cases filed during Dalit agitation

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to withdraw all political cases filed during the Dalit agitation. Watch this video to know more.

Jan 02, 2019, 10:42 AM IST

When you're free from winking, disrupting Parliament, read facts: Amit Shah to Rahul Gandhi

Hitting out at the Congress, Amit Shah said that the way the party treats Dalits is patronising and condescending.

Aug 09, 2018, 17:47 PM IST

Bharat Bandh on April 10: Section 144 to be imposed in Bhopal; schools to remain open

As many as 6000 police forces will be deployed. The schools will, however, remain open. The police department will also keep a tab on social media.

Apr 09, 2018, 19:54 PM IST

Bharat Bandh on April 10: Home Ministry issues advisory, asks states to tighten security

The development comes following the circulation of several posts and messages on social media and WhatsApp groups about another Bharat Bandh on April 10.

Apr 09, 2018, 16:25 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath meets PM Modi amid discontent among Dalit MPs from Uttar Pradesh

A massive row had sparked within Ambedkar Mahasabha on Friday after the organisation's president announced the 'Dalit Mitra' award for CM Adityanath.  

Apr 08, 2018, 00:10 AM IST

Former untouchables, contemporary invisibles: Why the SC/ST Act matters, and why the Supreme Court needs to ensure justice

The SC has pulled a balancing act before with empowering laws. It needs only to look at dowry if it wants to ensure justice with the SC/ST Act.

Apr 04, 2018, 13:59 PM IST

Bharat Bandh: Curfew continues in Rajasthan's Hindaun; flag march by police in MP's Gwalior

While curfew was clamped in Rajasthan's Hindaun city, the police conducted a flag march in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior city on Wednesday.

Apr 04, 2018, 13:48 PM IST

Attorney General says emergency-like situation in country, urges SC to review ruling on SC/ST Act

Attorney General KK Venugopal today told the Supreme Court that its March 20 ruling has led to an emergency-like situation in the country.

Apr 03, 2018, 11:07 AM IST

Bharat Bandh: Centre differs with SC on SC/ST verdict, urgent hearing likely

Attorney General KK Venugopal would possibly mention the review petition in the top court on Tuesday for an early hearing.

Apr 03, 2018, 07:32 AM IST

Bheem Army activists protest violence against Dalits in Maharashtra

Activists of the Bheem Army, a Dalit group, protested violence against members of their community in Maharashtra, at the collectorate here.

Jan 05, 2018, 13:09 PM IST

Congress, BJP whip to MPs: Be present in Rajya Sabha for discussion on triple talaq bill

Fireworks are expected in Parliament today over triple talaq bill and Koregaon-Bhima violence that rocked Maharashtra recently.     

Jan 05, 2018, 10:05 AM IST

Maharashtra bandh: 16 FIRs registered in Mumbai, over 300 detained

Over 200 buses of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation have been damaged in attacks by protesters across the state during the bandh

Jan 04, 2018, 12:08 PM IST

Unruly scenes of violence in Mumbai's Vikhroli

A massive strike called by Dalit groups has led to chaos and anarchy on Mumbai streets. Violence and destruction of private and public property was reported from several areas. The following are photos from a road between Vikhroli and Ghatkopar.

Jan 03, 2018, 16:13 PM IST

Anti-Dalit violence in Maharashtra disrupts Rajya Sabha; Oppn blame BJP, RSS

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday after ruckus over the violence against Dalits in Maharashtra that some opposition members blamed on the BJP and the RSS.

Jan 03, 2018, 13:16 PM IST

Bhima Koregaon: Buses stoned, schools, shops shut during Pune bandh

Several private schools remained shut in Pune as a precautionary measure despite there being no official holiday being declared for educational institutions.

Jan 03, 2018, 13:07 PM IST

Bhima-Koregaon: Suburban train services disrupted on Central Railways due to Mumbai bandh

Train services on Central Railway's mainline towards CSMT was affected, in turn delaying thousands of office-goers.

Jan 03, 2018, 12:56 PM IST

Caste clashes engulf Maharashtra, Dalit leaders call for state-wide bandh on Wednesday

Several towns and cities in Maharashtra were on edge on Tuesday as Dalit protests against yesterday's violence in Pune spilled over to capital Mumbai, with agitators damaging scores of buses, and disrupting road and rail traffic, officials said.

Jan 02, 2018, 22:29 PM IST

Mayawati hits out at BJP, RSS, blames them for Bhima Koregaon violence

Amid Dalit protests in parts of Maharashtra, BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday lashed out at the ruling BJP government blaming them for the Bhima Koregaon violence.

Jan 02, 2018, 20:41 PM IST

Hundreds of Dalits protest at Jantar Mantar over Saharanpur clash

Hundreds of Dalits on Sunday protested in the national capital to demand justice for community members who, they said, fell victim to a communal clash in a village in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh on May 5.

May 21, 2017, 21:10 PM IST

Una incident: Dalits set to hold mass gathering in Ahmedabad today

Dalit rights groups will hold a mass gathering in Sabarmati area here on Sunday to register their protest over the brutal thrashing of fellow community members in Una taluka, after organisers agreed to hold the event at a changed venue for which police gave their nod.

Jul 31, 2016, 07:39 AM IST