UP: Dalits accuse Muslim rogues of changing name of Gautam Nagar to Islam Nagar
Dalits accuse Muslim rogues for conspiracy over naming Gautam Nagar to Islam Nagar in Amroha. watch to know more.
Feb 07, 2018, 12:45 PM IST
Those who killed Muslims, burnt Dalits alive are now targeting children: Arvind Kejriwal on Gurugram bus attack
Kejriwal stated that it was a matter of "shame" that stones were pelted on school children and sought a punishment "harsher than the one Lord Rama had given to Ravana".
Jan 25, 2018, 14:59 PM IST
Dalits, flogged by gau rakshaks in Una in 2017, to embrace a new religion
A Dalit family, that was allegedly beaten up by cow vigilantes for skinning the carcass of the animal in Una in Gujarat, have decided to embrace Buddhism.
Jan 09, 2018, 19:51 PM IST
Rajya Sabha expresses concern on Maharashtra violence, appeals for peace
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday expressed concern over the Bhima-Koregaon incident.
Jan 04, 2018, 23:37 PM IST
Caste violence spreads to Madhya Pradesh, 10 vehicles set on fire
During the violence in Bhima-Koregaon near Pune, one Dalit youth was also killed when the activists of Hindu Ekta Mahasabha allegedly attacked a gathering.
Jan 04, 2018, 22:59 PM IST
Live updates: After day of unrest, massive Maharashtra bandh called off
The authorities on Wednesday suspended the remaining services of AC local in view of the ongoing protests over Koregaon-Bhima violence.
Jan 03, 2018, 07:44 AM IST
Koregaon-Bhima violence: Bandh in Maharashtra today; CM appeals for calm
Dalit leaders have called for a state-wide bandh across Maharashtra on Wednesday.
Jan 03, 2018, 06:18 AM IST
RSS meet in Madhya Pradesh stresses need to woo tribals, Dalits
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday underlined the need to focus on the tribals and the Dalits.
Jan 03, 2018, 00:42 AM IST
Maharashtra unrest: Rahul Gandhi blames BJP for Dalit protests
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said a judicial inquiry has been ordered into the violence which erupted during the 200th-anniversary celebrations of the Bhima-Koregaon battle in Pune district.
Jan 02, 2018, 18:41 PM IST
Centre promises strict action on lynching of Muslims, Dalits
The Central government on Friday promised strict action against those involved in incidents of lynching of the Muslims and Dalits in the country, but also asked the opposition parties to refrain from giving "criminal cases communal colours".
Nov 24, 2017, 20:49 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi to accept national flag from dalits after CM Vijay Rupani's refusal
Rahul Gandhi, 47, looks set to take over the reins of the party from his mother Sonia Gandhi on December 5.
Nov 24, 2017, 07:53 AM IST
Rahul assures Gujarat Dalit leader to include his demands in poll manifesto
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday met Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani while he was campaigning for Gujarat Assembly elections.
Nov 03, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
Dalit youth should join Army: Ramdas Athawale
Athawale, the Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment, was addressing a press conference here.
Oct 01, 2017, 23:07 PM IST
114 armed forces veterans write to PM Narendra Modi, call for 'unity in diversity'
In the wake of recent attacks on Dalits and Muslim community in the country, a group of 114 armed forces veterans have penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemning the surge in mob violence and unprecedented attacks by relentless vigilantism of self-proclaimed 'Gau Rakshaks'. In the letter, the 114 veterans of all three forces said that they stand with the 'Not in My Name' campaign, that had mobilised thousands of citizens across the country.
Jul 31, 2017, 09:26 AM IST
Bhim Army claims Chandrashekhar attacked inside jail, seeks probe
The office-bearers sought an early resolution of the issue and warned of launching a stir if their demands were not met.
Jul 28, 2017, 11:58 AM IST
Rajya Sabha wants Mayawati to withdraw resignation, says Deputy Chairman
The Rajya Sabha wants Mayawati to withdraw her resignation, Deputy Chairman P J Kurien said on Wednesday, a day after the BSP chief quit as a member of the House, saying she was not allowed to speak on dalit issue.
Jul 19, 2017, 20:26 PM IST
Mayawati quits Rajya Sabha, attacks govt for gagging her; BJP calls BSP chief's resignation a 'drama'
Mayawati lost power in Uttar Pradesh in 2012 and her party was routed in this year's Assembly elections.
Jul 18, 2017, 23:00 PM IST
After being asked to restrict her impromptu speech, Mayawati resigns as Rajya Sabha member
Mayawati lost power in Uttar Pradesh in 2012 and her party was routed in this year's Assembly elections.
Jul 18, 2017, 18:14 PM IST
Amreli custodial death: Dalits threaten to convert to Buddhism
As many as 200 Dalits in Amreli district have threatened to convert to Buddhism alleging police inaction in conducting a fair probe into the death of a community member in judicial custody two weeks ago.
Jul 05, 2017, 10:23 AM IST
Dalits still converting to Buddhism, but at a dwindling rate
Around 87 per cent of Buddhists in India are neo-converts; the rest belong to traditional Buddhist communities, mostly in the north-east of India and other Himalayan regions.
Jun 17, 2017, 12:48 PM IST
