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My son was murdered: Rohith Vemula's father

Adding a new twist to the story of Rohith Vemula, the Dalit research scholar who had recently committed suicide at Hyderabad Central University campus, his father has alleged that his son might have been murdered and a case of suicide made out of it.

Jan 27, 2016, 16:58 PM IST

Rohith Vemula was not a Dalit, but an OBC?

According to the latest media report, which is likely to bring a new twist to the Rohith Vemula suicide case, the Hyderabad University was not a Dalit but an OBC.

Jan 23, 2016, 13:01 PM IST

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-Mother Bharti has lost her son, said PM Modi on Rohit Vemulla's suicide.
-PM Modi in Varanasi.
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Jan 22, 2016, 22:12 PM IST

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-Mother Bharti has lost her son, said PM Modi on Rohit Vemulla's suicide.
-PM Modi in Varanasi.
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Jan 22, 2016, 21:19 PM IST

Dalit scholar's death: HCU announces Rs 8 lakh ex-gratia to Rohith Vemula's family

The Hyderabad Central University today announced an ex-gratia of Rs eight lakh to the family of Dalit research scholar Rohith Vemula Chakravarti who committed suicide.

Jan 22, 2016, 20:52 PM IST

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-PM Modi got emotional while talking about Rohit Vemulla.
-Rohit Vemulla not a Dalit!
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Jan 22, 2016, 19:37 PM IST

Dalit scholar's death: Two-member team to submit report to Smriti Irani today

Dalit research scholar Rohith Vemula's suicide has snowballed into a huge controversy.

Jan 22, 2016, 08:49 AM IST

Scholar suicide: Delhi students say revoking suspension not enough

Students from various varsities across Delhi who have been protesting over the alleged suicide by a Dalit research scholar in Hyderabad University say the decision to revoke suspension of four other students came "too late" and they will not call off their agitation.

Jan 21, 2016, 20:04 PM IST

Rohith Vemula case shows government is anti-Dalit: Congress

Scholar Rohith Vemula`s suicide in Hyderabad University shows the "anti-Dalit attitude" of the central government, the Congress said on Thursday.

Jan 21, 2016, 16:05 PM IST

Dalit suicide case: Congress demands sacking of Smriti Irani, Bandaru Dattatreya

Going on the offensive on the dalit student's suicide case in Hyderabad, Congress today

Jan 19, 2016, 14:07 PM IST

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-Hearing of Bhawna at the court today for throwing ink at CM Kejriwal.
-A Dalit student committed suicide at Hyderabad University.
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Jan 18, 2016, 11:30 AM IST

BSP Rajya Sabha MP Jugal Kishore joins BJP

Bahujan Samaj Party MP Jugal Kishore on Friday joined BJP, a move the saffron party claims will help it woo crucial Dalit voters in Uttar Pradesh, which will go to the polls early next year.

Jan 15, 2016, 14:53 PM IST

Alleging 'victimisation', Dalit IAS officer Umrao Salodiya converts to Islam

Alleging that he is being "victimised", a senior IAS officer here from the SC community has changed his religion and applied for Voluntary Retirement from Service (VRS) in protest against the extension of tenure awarded to Chief Secretary CS Rajan.

Dec 31, 2015, 19:24 PM IST

PM Modi inaugurates the conference of Dalit India Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Check out PM Modi's speech at the inauguration of Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Dec 29, 2015, 17:38 PM IST

No headway in resolving anti-Constitution agitation in Nepal, Madhesi Morcha to launch fresh stir

The new phase of agitation will be Terai-centric and all the protests will focus on the Terai.

Dec 18, 2015, 19:32 PM IST

Know why 'agnostic' Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is banning astrology shows on TV

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has decided to impose ban on astrology shows on TV channels.

Dec 11, 2015, 16:47 PM IST

Dog remark: Court to hear complaint against VK Singh today

 An advocate on Tuesday challenged, in the sessions court, a magistrate's order dismissing a criminal complaint seeking to lodge an FIR against union minister Gen VK Singh (retd) for his alleged "dog" remark.

Dec 09, 2015, 00:42 AM IST

Spread vision of Ambedkar among the masses: PM to BJP MPs

Claiming that no previous government had given Dalit icon BR Ambedkar so much respect as his, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked party MPs to spread his vision and principles among the masses.

Dec 08, 2015, 15:23 PM IST

President Mukherjee, PM Modi remember BR Ambedkar on his 60th death anniversary

Mukherjee, Ansari and Modi offered floral tribute at the Dalit mascot's statue in Parliament House lawns.

Dec 06, 2015, 10:48 AM IST

Dog remark: Court reserves order on plea for FIR against MoS VK Singh

A Delhi court on Friday reserved its order on a criminal complaint seeking lodging of an FIR against Union Minister VK Singh for his alleged "dog" remark in wake of an incident in Faridabad where two children of a Dalit family were allegedly burnt alive.

Dec 04, 2015, 13:10 PM IST