Observe Ambedkar Jayanti as 'Protect Constitution Day', say Dalit leaders; ask Centre to restore SC/ST Act by August 15
Dalit leaders are also urging the Centre to include the Act in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution.
Apr 14, 2018, 08:50 AM IST
Centre tells Supreme Court its verdict on SC/ST Act is 'judicial legislation', has caused anger, disharmony
The Centre also told SC that there is a separation of powers between legislature, executive and judiciary which it is inviolable.
Apr 12, 2018, 14:00 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
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
Amit Shah calls Rahul Gandhi a liar, blames him for inciting hatred in society
In the video, Rahul can be heard saying that the atrocities against Dalits are on the rise and the SC/ST Act is being revoked.
Apr 05, 2018, 15:06 PM IST
Sleep of reason produces monsters and Bharat bandh
Parochial and knee-jerk reactions from the political class and intellectuals have left no room for meaningful interface and dialogue over the Supreme Court's order on the SC/ST Act.
Apr 05, 2018, 12:28 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
Amid Dalit protests, PM Modi takes a dig at Congress, says 'don't drag Ambedkar into politics'
Widespread protests had taken place on Monday in different parts of the country over Supreme Court order on SC/ST Act.
Apr 04, 2018, 16:22 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
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
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
Our government is all for SC and ST welfare, state governments told to maintain peace: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh, while maintaining that his government is committed towards SC and ST communities, said that state governments are being provided assistance to maintain law and order.
Apr 03, 2018, 12:18 PM IST
Hit by Bharat Bandh, several Rajasthan University students reach late, not allowed to sit in exams
Hit by Bharat Bandh, several Rajasthan University students were not allowed to sit in exams as they reached their respective centres much late.
Apr 03, 2018, 09:17 AM IST
Bharat Bandh takes toll on ambulances, two patients die due to shocking apathy
A child died in Bihar's Hajipur while being taken to the hospital, while the son of a 68-year-old man had to put his father on his shoulder once the ambulance they were in was halted in UP's Bijnor. His sprint proved to be tragically inadequate.
Apr 03, 2018, 08:03 AM IST
Bharat Bandh: Centre differs with SC on SC/ST verdict, urgent hearing likely
Attorney General KK Venugopal would possibly mention the review petition in the top court on Tuesday for an early hearing.
Apr 03, 2018, 07:32 AM IST
Bharat Bandh: Schools, colleges closed in UP, at least 10 dead across India
At least 10 people have died due to violent protests by Dalit groups against the Supreme Court's order over SC/ST Act.
Apr 03, 2018, 06:06 AM IST
Bharat Bandh today against SC order on SC/ST Atrocities Act; government to file review petition
The SC on March 20 had taken note of the alleged rampant misuse of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities (POA) Act.
Apr 02, 2018, 00:21 AM IST
SC/ST Atrocities Act: Government to file review petition before Supreme Court on Monday
The apex court on March 20, 2018, had taken note of the alleged rampant misuse of the stringent SCs and STs act against government servants.
Apr 01, 2018, 22:48 PM IST
SC/ST Act ruling: Centre to file review petition in Supreme Court
The SC, noting the rampant misuse of the SC-ST Act against government servants, ruled that a public servant can be arrested only after approval of the appointing authority.
Mar 30, 2018, 14:59 PM IST
Tension in Pune after Dalits, Marathas clash; calls for abrogating SC/ST Act
However, the situation was quickly brought under control by the police even as tensions prevail.
Oct 13, 2016, 10:17 AM IST