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Tragic! Man dies while trying to save cow from being swept away in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen

A man died in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh while trying to save a cow from being swept away in a fast-flowing river in spate, police said on Monday.

Aug 08, 2016, 15:25 PM IST

PM Modi trying to do damage control on Dalit atrocities for political gains: JD(U)

The Janata Dal (United) on Sunday said the damage control effort of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in regard to the Dalit atrocities is half-hearted, adding that he was doing that with political electoral considerations in mind.

Aug 07, 2016, 10:14 AM IST

MP: Two arrested for assaulting Muslim women over suspicion of carrying beef

Two women were on Wednesday arrested for their alleged involvement in beating two Muslim women at Mandsaur railway station on suspicion of carrying beef which later turned out to be calf meat, police said.

Aug 03, 2016, 16:47 PM IST

BJP MLA Raja Singh backs cow vigilantism, says those who eat beef must be punished

Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh has said those who consume cow meat are bringing disgrace to the entire community and should be taught a lesson.

Aug 01, 2016, 17:12 PM IST

Dalit groups plan 'beef eating fest' in Mysuru against attacks by cow vigilantes on community members

Dalit groups in Karnataka are planning to launch a protest against attacks on their community members and organise a 'beef eating festival'.

Jul 31, 2016, 16:34 PM IST

This Muzaffarnagar village is tense over 'cow slaughter' - Know details

Kadhli village of Muzaffarnagar is tense after a mob attacked a house where an alleged cow slaughter took place.

Jul 31, 2016, 10:23 AM IST

Protect citizens amid 'rising intolerance', US tells Indian govt

Expressing concern over reports of "rising intolerance and violence" in India, the US has asked the Indian government to do "everything in its power" to protect citizens and to bring to justice the perpetrators.

Jul 30, 2016, 10:05 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh High Court tells Centre to ban cow slaughter, sale of beef within six months

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued orders calling on the Central government to ban cow slaughter in the country within six months.

Jul 30, 2016, 09:41 AM IST

Mayawati raises assault on Muslim women by vigilantes in Madhya Pradesh

The beating up of two Muslim women in Madhya Pradesh on beef rumors was raised by Mayawati in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, with the BSP leader slamming the government over situation in BJP-ruled states

Jul 27, 2016, 13:34 PM IST

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over attack on women in Madhya Pradesh for carrying beef

Rajya Sabha erupted on Wednesday over the issue of targeting of Dalits and Muslims over beef rumours.

Jul 27, 2016, 12:38 PM IST

Two women assaulted at Madhya Pradesh railway station for carrying beef

Activists of a Hindu radical group roughed up two Muslim women in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday for allegedly carrying beef.

Jul 27, 2016, 09:16 AM IST

'Pained' by Una episode, many Dalits plan to embrace Buddhism

In the wake brutal thrashing of Dalits in Una, at least 1,000 people from the community in Banaskantha district have so far expressed their desire to convert to Buddhism, stating that there was not point in continuing with Hinduism, if they are not treated as equals.

Jul 27, 2016, 00:10 AM IST

After Gujarat, Dalits attacked in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru for storing beef; seven Bajrang Dal activists booked

At least four members of a Dalit family were recently attacked allegedly over beef issue in Karnataka, a News18 report said on Saturday.

Jul 24, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

Another beef-related assault reported, four of a Dalit family attacked in Karnataka

At least four members of a Dalit family were recently attacked allegedly over beef issue in Karnataka, a News18 report said on Saturday.

Jul 23, 2016, 17:21 PM IST

In Gujarat, 95 of 100 suspects in crimes against Dalits acquitted

As violent protests continue in the Prime Minister`s home state of Gujarat over the flogging of Dalit youth by upper-caste Hindu vigilantes, an IndiaSpend analysis reveals a conviction rate six times lower than the Indian average -- over 10 years -- for crimes against scheduled castes (SCs) and scheduled tribes (STs).

Jul 23, 2016, 12:17 PM IST

Mayawati justifies counter abuse, says Dayashankar's wife, daughter paying for being silent on 'prostitute' comment

According to Mayawati, the wife and daughter of expelled BJP leader Dayashankar have been targeted to make them feel the impact of obscene comments

Jul 22, 2016, 14:52 PM IST

Ahead of his Una visit, Kejriwal urges all communities to come together against Gujarat's BJP

Ahead of his visit to Una to meet Dalits who were thrashed brutally for skinning a dead cow, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday exhorted all community members to unite in the fight against Gujarat BJP's oppressive regime. 

Jul 21, 2016, 18:59 PM IST

''Complete lawlessness'' in Gujarat, says Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday alleged "complete lawlessness" in Gujarat after four Dalit youths were severely beaten up for allegedly possessing beef.

Jul 13, 2016, 14:03 PM IST

Four Dalit youth beaten up in Gujarat for possessing beef, three held

Four Dalit youth were severely beaten up and dragged on the road for nearly a kilometre in Gir Somnath district of Gujarat for allegedly possessing cow beef. The crime came to light after a video of the assault went viral on social media.

Jul 13, 2016, 00:09 AM IST