Now Hindu group writes letter in blood to PM Modi, demands withdrawal of SC/ST Act review petition
This comes days after the violent Bharat Bandh protests by that claimed at least 10 people, and injured 65 including policemen.
Apr 07, 2018, 16:22 PM IST
Dalit party writes letter to PM Modi, President Kovind in blood against SC order
This comes even as the central government has filed a review petition against alleged dilution of SC/ST Act by the Supreme Court.
Apr 05, 2018, 17:13 PM IST
Dalit protests: BJP will neither withdraw reservations, nor allow anyone to do so, says Amit Shah
BJP chief Amit Shah on Wednesday clarified that the central government would neither scrap the policy of reservation for SC and ST communities in education and jobs.
Apr 04, 2018, 19:35 PM IST
Amit Shah blames opposition parties for death of 10 persons during Bharat Bandh
Assuring support to minorities, Amit Shah said that the BJP government will neither remove reservation nor will let anyone end it. He was speaking at a public meeting in Bhawanipatna in Odisha.
Apr 04, 2018, 15:05 PM 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
Karnataka polls: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over Dalit protests, questions his silence
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at PM Modi for "not uttering a word" on the alleged 'atrocities' on Dalits and tribals.
Apr 03, 2018, 22:12 PM IST
BJP, Congress slug it out over SC/ST Act; accuse each other of being anti-Dalit
Dalit protests against over SC/ST Act had resulted in large-scale violence in different parts of the country on Monday.
Apr 03, 2018, 21:14 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Sub inspector, who suffered heart attack in Jodhpur, dies
Chaudhary died on the way to Ahmedabad 's Mehsana. He was being taken to Ahmedabad from Jodhpur for treatment.
Apr 03, 2018, 20:39 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Protestors set BJP MLA's house on fire in Hindaun in Rajasthan
A mob comprising nearly 5,000 people set the house of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rajkumari Jatav on fire and also burnt houses and commercial establishments of former Congress legislator Bharose Lal Jatav.
Apr 03, 2018, 17:39 PM IST
No plan to change reservation policy: Rajnath Singh on row over dilution of SC'ST Act
Rajnath Singh dubbed as rumours the speculation that the government wanted to end the reservation system.
Apr 03, 2018, 15:10 PM IST
Not against SC/ST Act, those agitating may not have read judgement: Supreme Court
Those agitating on streets may not have even read our judgment, added the top court
Apr 03, 2018, 15:01 PM IST
Bharat bandh: Full list of trains cancelled on Tuesday
Stray incidents of stone-pelting were also reported on Monday from one or two places, but no passenger or railway personnel was hurt.
Apr 03, 2018, 14:37 PM IST
Amit Shah blames 'vested political interests' for creating panic about reservations
Amit Shah said that the support of PM Narendra Modi and the BJP towards minorities in unwavering.
Apr 03, 2018, 14:16 PM IST
First casualty of Bharat Bandh protest may have been victim of personal enmity
Rahul Pathak was standing on his balcony when a bullet struck him. He was rushed to a hospital but he was declared brought dead.
Apr 03, 2018, 12:26 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
Hit by Bharat Bandh, several Rajasthan University students reach late, not allowed to sit in exams
Hit by Bharat Bandh, several Rajasthan University students were not allowed to sit in exams as they reached their respective centres much late.
Apr 03, 2018, 09:17 AM IST
Bharat Bandh takes toll on ambulances, two patients die due to shocking apathy
A child died in Bihar's Hajipur while being taken to the hospital, while the son of a 68-year-old man had to put his father on his shoulder once the ambulance they were in was halted in UP's Bijnor. His sprint proved to be tragically inadequate.
Apr 03, 2018, 08:03 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
