Kapu quota stir in Andhra Pradesh turns violent; train, police vehicles set on fire - 10 latest developments
Huge violence broke out in Andhra Pradesh's Tuni town on Sunday as the Kapu community members seeking reservation under Backward Class category went on rampage.
Feb 01, 2016, 03:42 AM IST
Kapu quota stir: Here's list of trains cancelled, diverted due to violent protests in Andhra Pradesh
Indian Railways either cancelled or diverted several trains passing through coastal Andhra in view of the violence that broke out during protests by the Kapu community over their demand for quotas.
Feb 01, 2016, 03:04 AM IST
Patel protesters cane-charged during Gujarat CM's roadshow
Police resorted to cane charge to disperse hundreds of Patel community members when they tried to go near Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, who was in the town for an election roadshow on Tuesday.
Nov 25, 2015, 00:29 AM IST
Hardik files bail plea in sessions court in sedition case
Hardik Patel on Tuesday filed a bail application in the Ahmedabad sessions court in connection with a sedition case filed against him.
Nov 18, 2015, 00:26 AM IST
Hardik Patel files bail plea in sessions court in sedition case
Patel quota stir leader Hardik Patel on Tuesday filed a bail application in the Ahmedabad sessions court in connection with a sedition case filed against him here last month.
Nov 17, 2015, 22:32 PM IST
Govt's responsibility if Patels resort to conversion: Shankersinh Vaghela
Senior Congress leader Shankersinh Vaghela on Tuesday said the BJP-led Gujarat government will be "responsible" if members of Patel community leaves Hinduism and coverts to another religion to get benefits of reservation in jobs and education.
Oct 27, 2015, 21:24 PM IST
Hardik Patel threatens to expose 'well-propagated' Gujarat model
Hardik, who leads a faction of Patel groups' campaigning to get reservation under OBC quota, cited several examples to prove his point.
Oct 10, 2015, 16:34 PM IST
Prefer to ignore what Nawaz Sharif said at UN, says Manohar Parrikar
Manohar Parrikar was replying to a question about Sharif's speech at the UN General Assembly on September 30.
Oct 04, 2015, 19:06 PM IST
Sonia begins Bihar polls campaining; accuses PM Modi of 'narrow-mindedness'
Attacking PM and BJP, Congress Prez Sonia Gandhi asked people to reject those who divide society.
Oct 03, 2015, 16:21 PM IST
No one is allowed to take law in hands: Gujarat CM over quota row
In a stern message to the Patel quota agitation leaders, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Friday said no one has the right to take law in hands and those found guilty of disturbing peace in the state will not be spared by police.
Oct 02, 2015, 23:23 PM IST
Bhagwat's quota review comment: Lalu, Nitish refuse to buy BJP's defence
Rubbishing BJP's claim of distancing itself from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat suggestion for review of reservation, Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad on Monday said this was only done to "contain the damage" in Bihar polls as the ruling party does not have the "guts" to go against RSS.
Sep 22, 2015, 17:37 PM IST
Internet Services resume in parts of Gujarat hours after Hardik Patel granted bail
The mobile Internet 2G and 3G services in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot, have been resumed on Sunday which were suspended yesterday after the detention and subsequent arrest of Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) convenor Hardik Patel.
Sep 20, 2015, 13:31 PM IST
Mobile Internet services banned in Gujarat after Hardik Patel's detention
In a bid to curb spread of rumours after detention of Patel community leader Hardik Patel, the Gujarat administration on Saturday banned mobile Internet services across the state.
Sep 19, 2015, 15:30 PM IST
Hardik Patel detained ahead of `Ekta Yatra`: As it happened
Patidar Ananmat Andolan Samiti convener Hardik Patel was on Saturday in Surat ahead of `Ekta Yatra`.
Sep 19, 2015, 15:27 PM IST
Hardik Patel detained ahead of 'Ekta Yatra'
Police on Saturday detained Patel quota stir leader Hardik Patel along with 35 of his supporters from Varachha area here for trying to take out the 'Ekta Yatra' without taking prior permission from authorities.
Sep 19, 2015, 10:26 AM IST
Quota row: Hardik Patel renames 'reverse Dandi Yatra' as 'Ekta Yatra'
Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel on Monday night renamed his controversial 'reverse Dandi Yatra' as `Ekta Yatra' as he met Chief Minister Anandiben Patel during which he demanded suspension of cops who used force during the August 25 rally and release of those held.
Sep 15, 2015, 00:15 AM IST
Jat outfits postpone 'Delhi gherao' for panchayat elections
Jat outfits on Sunday declared to postpone their "Delhi gherao" for getting reservation under OBC quota in the wake of upcoming Panchayat polls in Haryana.
Sep 14, 2015, 00:13 AM IST
Lalji Patel reunites with Hardik Patel for reservation stir
After disassociating himself from Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) last month owing to differences, Patel leader Lalji Patel joined hands with PAAS head Hardik Patel.
Sep 13, 2015, 22:14 PM IST
