Bharat Bandh on April 10: Section 144 to be imposed in Bhopal; schools to remain open
As many as 6000 police forces will be deployed. The schools will, however, remain open. The police department will also keep a tab on social media.
Apr 09, 2018, 19:54 PM IST
Bharat Bandh on April 10: Home Ministry issues advisory, asks states to tighten security
The development comes following the circulation of several posts and messages on social media and WhatsApp groups about another Bharat Bandh on April 10.
Apr 09, 2018, 16:25 PM IST
Another Bharat Bandh on April 10? Madhya Pradesh police geared up to tackle the situation
Madhya Pradesh's DGP has appealed for peace.
Apr 09, 2018, 12:55 PM IST
Congress to observe fast on April 9 at Rajghat for 'communal harmony'; Rahul Gandhi to take part
Rahul Gandhi had on Friday directed party leaders to organise fasts across the country to promote harmony.
Apr 08, 2018, 19:53 PM IST
Congress, SP, BSP raking up Dalit issue, Babasaheb Ambedkar's ideals for political gains: Ravi Shankar Prasad BJP
His statement came hours after BSP supremo Mayawati claimed that Bharat Bandh called by Dalit groups has left the BJP scared.
Apr 08, 2018, 17:27 PM IST
Scared after Bharat Bandh success, BJP attacking Dalits across India, alleges Mayawati
Mayawati alleged that many Dalit leaders and members of their families are being arrested by administrations in BJP-ruled states.
Apr 08, 2018, 11:50 AM IST
Now Hindu group writes letter in blood to PM Modi, demands withdrawal of SC/ST Act review petition
This comes days after the violent Bharat Bandh protests by that claimed at least 10 people, and injured 65 including policemen.
Apr 07, 2018, 16:22 PM IST
Dalit party writes letter to PM Modi, President Kovind in blood against SC order
This comes even as the central government has filed a review petition against alleged dilution of SC/ST Act by the Supreme Court.
Apr 05, 2018, 17:13 PM IST
Dalit protests: BJP will neither withdraw reservations, nor allow anyone to do so, says Amit Shah
BJP chief Amit Shah on Wednesday clarified that the central government would neither scrap the policy of reservation for SC and ST communities in education and jobs.
Apr 04, 2018, 19:35 PM IST
Amit Shah blames opposition parties for death of 10 persons during Bharat Bandh
Assuring support to minorities, Amit Shah said that the BJP government will neither remove reservation nor will let anyone end it. He was speaking at a public meeting in Bhawanipatna in Odisha.
Apr 04, 2018, 15:05 PM IST
Former untouchables, contemporary invisibles: Why the SC/ST Act matters, and why the Supreme Court needs to ensure justice
The SC has pulled a balancing act before with empowering laws. It needs only to look at dowry if it wants to ensure justice with the SC/ST Act.
Apr 04, 2018, 13:59 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Curfew continues in Rajasthan's Hindaun; flag march by police in MP's Gwalior
While curfew was clamped in Rajasthan's Hindaun city, the police conducted a flag march in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior city on Wednesday.
Apr 04, 2018, 13:48 PM IST
Karnataka polls: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over Dalit protests, questions his silence
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at PM Modi for "not uttering a word" on the alleged 'atrocities' on Dalits and tribals.
Apr 03, 2018, 22:12 PM IST
BJP, Congress slug it out over SC/ST Act; accuse each other of being anti-Dalit
Dalit protests against over SC/ST Act had resulted in large-scale violence in different parts of the country on Monday.
Apr 03, 2018, 21:14 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Sub inspector, who suffered heart attack in Jodhpur, dies
Chaudhary died on the way to Ahmedabad 's Mehsana. He was being taken to Ahmedabad from Jodhpur for treatment.
Apr 03, 2018, 20:39 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Protestors set BJP MLA's house on fire in Hindaun in Rajasthan
A mob comprising nearly 5,000 people set the house of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rajkumari Jatav on fire and also burnt houses and commercial establishments of former Congress legislator Bharose Lal Jatav.
Apr 03, 2018, 17:39 PM IST
No plan to change reservation policy: Rajnath Singh on row over dilution of SC'ST Act
Rajnath Singh dubbed as rumours the speculation that the government wanted to end the reservation system.
Apr 03, 2018, 15:10 PM IST
Not against SC/ST Act, those agitating may not have read judgement: Supreme Court
Those agitating on streets may not have even read our judgment, added the top court
Apr 03, 2018, 15:01 PM IST
Bharat bandh: Full list of trains cancelled on Tuesday
Stray incidents of stone-pelting were also reported on Monday from one or two places, but no passenger or railway personnel was hurt.
Apr 03, 2018, 14:37 PM IST