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SSP Anant Dev said, 'As per proof, he provided liquor to party workers and thousands of them, in an inebriated condition, were incited to forcefully shut shops, create a ruckus.' (Photo: ANI)

Muzaffarnagar BSP prez held for inciting violence during Bharat Bandh

He was arrested for allegedly inciting a mob of protestors who turned violent and damaged properties.

07 Apr 2018 1:01 PM

BJP’s dalit plan to begin on Ambedkar Jayanti

The Bhartiya Yuva Janata Morcha (BYJM) had been entrusted the responsibility of bringing first time voters into the BJP fold.

07 Apr 2018 2:18 AM

Opposition party members, including UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Leader of the Congress Party in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, protest in Parliament during the Budget Session in New Delhi. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Congress leads Opposition stir over govt’s failures

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad accused the government of not reaching out to the Opposition parties.

06 Apr 2018 1:03 AM

Major rejig in government, party likely after Amit Shah’s UP visit

According to party sources, Mr Shah will discuss the likely impact of the SP-BSP alliance in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

06 Apr 2018 12:59 AM

A recent ruling by the Supreme Court on the Act, which, several Dalit groups say, has diluted the law, had triggered protests. (Photo: File/Asian Age)

SC/ST Act: Amit Shah accuses Rahul of lying, inciting hatred

He shared a clip of Rahul in which he says that "atrocities against Dalits and tribals are rising. Narendra Modi ji does not say a word."

05 Apr 2018 4:41 PM

Leaders of Opposition parties arrive to address a joint media interaction at Parliament house during the ongoing Budget Session in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Opposition wants discussion on key issues

Forty one out of the 58 members elected/re-elected to the Upper House in elections last month had taken oath on Tuesday.

05 Apr 2018 1:14 AM

Modi's remarks come soon after widespread protests, some turning violent, in different parts of the country over a Supreme Court verdict putting in place safeguards to prevent misuse of a law to prevent atrocities of SCs and STs. (Photo: AP | File)

No government has honoured BR Ambedkar as we have: Narendra Modi

Modi was speaking at inauguration of an annexe building at Western Court that acts as a transit accommodation for newly elected lawmakers.

04 Apr 2018 4:59 PM

Nearly 1,000 people were arrested under preventive sections of law in the last two days of protest and 175 cases registered against anti-social elements, officials said. (Photo: PTI)

Rajasthan: Day after ‘Bharat Bandh’, mob burns homes of 2 Dalit politicians

The houses of a sitting and a former MLA, both Dalits, were set afire by a violent mob in Rajasthan's Karauli district.

04 Apr 2018 9:39 AM

Yogi's minister supports top court decision on dalit act

The minister further explained that while he was in favour of the SC/ST Act, he did not support the victimisation of innocent persons.

04 Apr 2018 1:36 AM

Vested interests spreading panic over reservation, says Amit Shah

Shah also said that the “script” to fuel tension among the community ahead of polls has become old.

04 Apr 2018 1:35 AM

The protesters clashed with the police, which tried to disperse them. However, the mob turned violent, forcing the police to fire teargas shells and rubber bullets. (Photo: PTI)

Rajasthan: Dalit leaders’ houses set on fire

Superintendent of police, Karauli, Anil Kayal said after the incidents of arson and violence, nearly 40 people were detained in Hindaun city.

04 Apr 2018 1:14 AM

Dalit groups claim that the Supreme Court’s March 20 order, imposing preliminary inquiry before arrest, weakens the stringent anti-atrocities law.

Supreme Court refuses to stay SC/ST ruling

Agrees to hear Centre’s review petition; firm on protecting innocents.

04 Apr 2018 12:57 AM

The Supreme Court said that people people who are agitating have not read the verdict properly and have been misled by vested interests. (Photo: File)

Won't suspend order on SC/ST Act, will consider govt's review plea in detail: SC

SC has listed the Centre's review petition after 10 days for detailed hearing.

03 Apr 2018 3:47 PM

Making a suo motu statement in the Lok Sabha during Zero Hour on the large scale violence during Monday's Bharat Bandh,Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said 8 people were killed during the bandh. (Photo: File/PTI)

Govt not diluting SC/ST Act: Rajnath Singh tells oppn in Lok Sabha

Home Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the government is sensitive to the concerns of the backward communities.

03 Apr 2018 2:08 PM

On March 20, the apex court had introduced the provision of anticipatory bail in the Act while directing that there would be no automatic arrest on any complaint filed under the law. (Photo: File)

SC to hear Centre's review petition on SC/ST Act today

Attorney General KK Venugopal has sought urgent hearing of the review petition in the SC/ST matter at 2 PM today.

03 Apr 2018 11:18 AM

Several towns in western Uttar Pradesh saw violence and a former BSP MLA from Hastinapur, Yogesh Verma, was arrested by the Meerut police in connection with the violence. (Photo: File/PTI)

Ex-BSP MLA 'main conspirator' in Dalit protests, says UP police

2 people were killed and over 70 others injured across Uttar Pradesh during 'Bharat Bandh' protest organised by Dalit organisations.

03 Apr 2018 9:52 AM

Dalit protesters blocked trains, clashed with police and set dozens of vehicles ablaze in several states during a nationwide bandh on Monday.

MP: 5 die in dalit protests, curfew on, Army called in

A student leader was killed when he was hit by bullets allegedly fired by demonstrators in Morena town.

03 Apr 2018 7:14 AM

Students stage a protest in Ranchi on Monday during “Bharat Bandh” call by dalit organisations against the alleged dilution of SC/ST Act. (Photo: PTI)

Bharat Bandh: 9 die as dalit protests turn violent

Officials said, six persons were reported to have been died in cross-firing in Madhya Pradesh, while two died in Uttar Pradesh and one in Rajasthan.

03 Apr 2018 7:00 AM

'It is the moral responsibility of the political parties to ensure that no caste or communal violence takes place anywhere,' said Singh in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

SC/ST Act: Govt files review plea against 'dilution', HM appeals for peace

He also dismissed the allegations as

02 Apr 2018 4:35 PM

A mob of about 2,000 people disrupted trains at the Hapur station as well, disrupting the movement of many goods trains. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi: Train services disrupted, protesters block railway tracks

Services were disrupted when a mob arrived at the Ghaziabad yard around 10 am on Monday, Northern Railway officials said.

02 Apr 2018 3:42 PM

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