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Bharat Bandh by various Dalit outfits on April 2 led to widespread violence across the country and a number of deaths. (Photo: PTI)

Dalits to demand quota in judiciary

Nationwide agitations are expected to be launched on August 9.

18 April 2018 8:44 PM

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)

Poll impact of dalit, upper caste violence worries leaders

In such a scenario, dalits have a tough choice to make as there is no effective third front in Rajasthan.

15 April 2018 7:48 PM

Dr B R Ambedkar.(Photo:PTI)

Ambedkar Jayanti: MHA asks states to beef up security

Another advisory was sent before the April 10 strike called by people opposed to caste-based reservations in jobs and...

12 April 2018 8:21 PM

In Patna, Nawada, Bhojpur, Begusarai, Lakh-isarai, Muzafffarpur, Dar-bhanga and Sheikhpura, hundreds of men blocked roads, halted trains and forcibly closed markets. (Photo: PTI)

Cold response to upper caste bandh; clashes in some states

In Uttarakhand, prohibitory orders banning large gatherings were imposed in Nainital.

10 April 2018 8:34 PM

Bharat Bandh by various Dalit outfits on April 2 led to widespread violence across the country and a number of deaths. (Photo: PTI)

Heal the rifts within, else India will suffer

It is time the government took stock of the social reality and initiate steps to regenerate a happier state of affairs.

10 April 2018 6:48 PM

Bharat Bandh by various Dalit outfits on April 2 led to widespread violence across the country and a number of deaths. (Photo: PTI)

Centre asks states to tighten security for Bharat Bandh today

MHA said district magistrates and superintendents of police will be personally held responsible for violence in their...

10 April 2018 2:30 AM

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States on high alert for anti-quota stir

A special committee called April 10 Bharat Bandh Sangharsh Samitiâ€ has been formed for the bandh.

10 April 2018 1:26 AM

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RSS leader kills self over 'caste violence'

In a statement to the police at SMS Hospital, Raghuveer Sharan allegedly said that he was depressed over increasing...

9 April 2018 6:48 PM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath after casting his vote during Gorakhpur bypoll. (Photo: PTI)

5 dalit BJP MPs come out in support of Yogi Adityanath

Mohanlalganj MP Kaushal Kishore said that there seemed to be a conspiracy because the allegations have emerged after the...

9 April 2018 6:41 PM

Dalits are tortured at large scale after April 2 country-wide agitation. People from Barmer, Jalore, Jaipur, Gwalior, Meerut, Bulandshahr, Karoli and other parts said that not only anti-reservationists but police are also beating and slapping false cases, BJP parliamentarian Udit Raj said. (Photo: Facebook)

Dalits are being tortured after Bharat Bandh protests, says BJP MLA

'Reports pouring in that Dalits who participated in April 2 protests are being tortured,' the BJP lawmaker said in a...

8 April 2018 4:48 AM

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.

7 April 2018 7:31 AM

Nirmala Sitharaman who is now Indias Defence Minister was earlier Commerce Minister. (Photo: PTI)

Party which imposed Emergency, now questions BJP, quips Sitharaman

'Party that imposed Emergency and curbed fundamental rights of the people is now questioning us on freedom of...

6 April 2018 1:43 PM