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Karnataka Gau Raksha Dal writes to PM Modi, demands enactment of Central Anti-cow Slaughter Act

A Karnataka Gau Raksha Dal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday calling for strict punishment for those indulging in cow slaughter. 

Aug 07, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

BJP only worships cows, doesn't protect them: Sheila Dikshit

Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for blaming `Gau Rakshaks` (cow protectors) for outrageous incidents like the flogging of four Dalits in Gujarat last month, Congress` UP chief ministerial candidate Sheila Dikshit on Sunday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worships cows, but do not bother protecting them.

Aug 07, 2016, 10:58 AM IST

Narendra Modi breaks silence on cow vigilantism, says people "running shops" in name of cow protection

Prime Minister Narendra Modi denounced the cow vigilantes during his Town Hall-style address to mark the second anniversary of his government's MyGov initiative.

Aug 06, 2016, 23:14 PM IST

If you love gai, nilgai so much, keep them at shakhas: Nitish Kumar to RSS, BJP

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said RSS talks of protecting cow, and nilgai, which destroys farmers' crops.

Aug 06, 2016, 22:16 PM IST

No cow death due to carelessness in Hingonia centre: Govt

The Rajasthan government today claimed that no death of cows occurred due to carelessness in Hingonia Cow Rehabilitation centre here. 

Aug 05, 2016, 00:57 AM IST

Congress, BJP clash over cow vigilantism in Lok Sabha

The Congress and the Trinamool Congress on Thursday lashed out at the ruling BJP in the Lok Sabha over the attack on women, Dalits and Muslims allegedly in the name of cow protection.

Aug 04, 2016, 23:14 PM IST

After Gujarat, Dalits face ire of `cow vigilantes' in UP's Lucknow

After Gujarat, Dalits in Lucknow shudder to touch a dead cow to skin it for a living after "gau rakshaks" (vigilantes) thrashed two of their community members on suspicion of cow slaughter here last week.

Aug 02, 2016, 19:53 PM IST

Gujarat: Govt hospital discharges Dalit victims, then reverses decision

The civil hospital here on Monday discharged the four Dalit youths who were being treated after they were beaten up by cow vigilantes, but reversed the decision as the community members protested.

Aug 01, 2016, 21:57 PM IST

Dalits refuse to dispose of dead cattle, demand protection in Gujarat

On July 11, four Dalit youths were beaten up by cow vigilantes at Mota Samadhiyala village in Una taluka of Gir Somnath district when they were skinning a dead cow.

Jul 29, 2016, 15:34 PM IST

Why Dalits from Tamil Nadu's Karur are threatening to convert to Islam

Atrocities against Dalits are rampant in the country. An incident has come to the fore from Tamil Nadu, where some people from the backward community on Thursday threatened to return their Aadhaar and voter identity cards, as a mark of protest after they were denied permission to attend a temple festival.

Jul 28, 2016, 11:06 AM IST

Are political parties playing vote politics in the name of cow-security? - Part V

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Jul 27, 2016, 22:29 PM IST

Are political parties playing vote politics in the name of cow-security? - Part IV

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Jul 27, 2016, 22:28 PM IST

Are political parties playing vote politics in the name of cow-security? - Part III

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Jul 27, 2016, 22:27 PM IST

Are political parties playing vote politics in the name of cow-security? - Part II

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Jul 27, 2016, 22:27 PM IST

Are political parties playing vote politics in the name of cow-security?

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Jul 27, 2016, 22:26 PM IST

Cow skinned by Dalits in Una was killed by lions, says Gujarat CID

Though the Mota Samadhiyala village in Una taluka is located away from Gir sanctuary, lions are usually spotted in the area. 

Jul 27, 2016, 16:43 PM 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

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

Modi govt has snatched rights of Dalits: Sonia Gandhi

Dalits in Gujarat are protesting against the brutal assault on fellow community members on July 11 for allegedly skinning a cow in Una.

Jul 20, 2016, 13:32 PM IST

Holy cow: Bovines become a pampered lot in BJP-ruled Haryana

From setting up of creche for cows to sterilising and rounding up stray bulls, the government in Haryana is sparing no efforts.
 

Jul 15, 2016, 15:27 PM IST