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Upper caste stir in UP over SC/ST Act issue

The Brahmin Mahasabha that has handed over a memorandum addressed to the Chief Justice Deepak Misra.

22 Sep 2018 1:33 AM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also said that a directive in this regard will be issued shortly. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

No arrest without probe under SC/ST Act: MP CM

'There will not be any arrests without investigation under the SC/ST Act in Madhya Pradesh,' Shivraj Singh Chouhan said.

21 Sep 2018 12:29 PM

No SC/ST Act arrest if penalty less than 7-yr jail: Allahabad HC

Lucknow bench order could lead to a fresh tussle, adds new twist to SC/ST controversy.

13 Sep 2018 1:52 AM

Union minister Ramdas Athawale (Photo: File)

No question of changing SC/ST Act, says Ramdas Athawale

“We will not do anything that will dent BJP’s prospects but if we contest, we can dent the BSP’s vote bank here”, he said.

08 Sep 2018 12:46 AM

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also claimed that people from upper castes were given equal opportunities in jobs and employment when her party was in power in the state. (Photo: File)

Bandh against SC/ST Act amendment a BJP conspiracy: Mayawati

Mayawati said the BJP is supporting such agitations to divert people's attention from 'burning' issues such as fuel price hike.

07 Sep 2018 6:06 PM

'Everyone should also feel that there should be no atrocity against the deprived castes,' Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said. (Photo: File | PTI)

On SC/ST Act, Lok Sabha speaker's 'take back chocolate from child' example

A Bharat bandh was called Thursday by some anti-reservation bodies against the amendment to the act last month.

07 Sep 2018 11:26 AM

Protesters stopped trains in Bihar’s Darbhanga and Munger and high alert was issued in 35 districts of Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

Bharat Bandh on SC/ST Act: Trains stopped in Bihar, petrol pumps shut in MP, protests in UP

Security has been stepped up and school closed in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and some other states on Thursday.

06 Sep 2018 12:02 PM

Upper caste anger over BJP’s pro-dalit steps sounds alarm

Bid to retain Hindi heartland voters after SC/ST Act rejig.

05 Sep 2018 1:59 AM

BJP’s overdrive to woo OBCs, dalits upsets upper castes

MP had also witnessed violent scenes during the April “Bharat Bandh” called by the dalit groups over a Supreme Court’s order on the SC/ST Act.

26 Aug 2018 12:50 AM

The high court also upheld the conviction of 13 persons by the trial court and enhanced the punishment of some of the convicts. (Photo: File | PTI)

Delhi HC convicts 33, 12 get life term in Haryana's Dalit killing case

A 60-year-old Dalit man and his physically challenged daughter were burnt alive by Jat community in Haryana's Mirchpur village in 2010.

24 Aug 2018 3:45 PM

Dalit activist and supporters hold placards and raise slogans during a protest march against the alleged dilution of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Act in Mumbai in April. (Photo: PTI)

Independence of judiciary: Do away with post-retirement appointments

Commissions are a highly institutionalised tradition, a deeply ingrained feature of the political culture.

15 Aug 2018 12:22 AM

The bill rules out any provision for anticipatory bail for a person accused of atrocities against SC/STs, notwithstanding any court order.

Parliament passes SC/ST amendment bill

The bill, which was passed by a voice vote in the Rajya Sabha, had got the Lok Sabha’s nod on August 6.

10 Aug 2018 1:03 AM

'The atrocities act was brought by the Congress and the party will protect it together with everybody,' Gandhi said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi has anti-Dalit mindset, Cong will fight for inclusive India: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi joined protest over the dilution of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Thursday.

09 Aug 2018 3:23 PM

Maratha Kranti Morcha activists block the Pune-Solapur highway during a protest demanding for reservations in jobs and education in Solapur Maharashtra on Wednesday Aug 1 2018. (Photo: PTI)

Over 300 held across Maharashtra as Maratha quota activists hold Jail Bharo agitation

Pro-quota groups led by Maratha Kranti Morcha organised Jail Bharo at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai, where police detained 34 persons.

02 Aug 2018 12:56 PM

BJP cautious ahead of dalit stir

The government, it was learnt, is in touch with the organisers so that the bandh is peaceful.

30 Jul 2018 1:18 AM

Six sentenced for abetting suicide of a girl

The six accused were held guilty under sections of IPC and SC/ST act.

28 Jul 2018 1:39 AM

Chirag Paswan, son of Ram Vial Paswan, said patience of many within the LJP is running thin as circumstances raising concerns of the Dalits and tribals have emerged of late. (Photo: File | PTI)

More ally trouble for BJP; Paswans give deadline to meet demands over SC/ST Act

Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan-led LJP turned up heat on Modi govt, saying its support to the BJP is issue-based.

27 Jul 2018 7:08 PM

The incident took place on July 18 and an FIR has been filed against three men. (Representational Image)

Dalit youth thrashed by upper caste men, forced to abuse Ambedkar in UP

In the 30- second video, the 22-year-old victim can be seen pleading with folded hands as he is constantly being assaulted and abused.

24 Jul 2018 8:33 PM

Gay woman gets pre-arrest bail in case by partner

As per the petitioner's plea, she and the complainant woman had been friends since 1997.

23 Jul 2018 2:03 AM

'We would raise the issues of lynching and communal violence in the country in both the Houses of parliament,' CPI(M) Lok Sabha member Mohammad Salim said. (Photo: File/PTI)

Left to press for PM's reply on communal violence, lynching in Monsoon Session

Opposition parties would be meeting on July 16 and work out a strategy for the Parliament, said the Left leaders.

15 Jul 2018 4:53 PM

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