News for 'dalit families'

Rohith's suicide: Opposition seeks action not 'jumla' from PM

Rohith's suicide: Opposition seeks action not 'jumla' from PM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

The Congress said that the prime minister must tell his other ministers these kinds of action are not permissible.

PHOTOS: When PM Modi was heckled

PHOTOS: When PM Modi was heckled

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Protesters raised slogans whilst attempting to disrupt the prime minister's address at the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow.

Vemula anniv: Hyderabad university set for 'shahadat din' showdown

Vemula anniv: Hyderabad university set for 'shahadat din' showdown

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

A stage seems to have set for confrontation between students of University of Hyderabad and its authorities over organisation of "Shahadat Din" on Tuesday in memory of dalit scholar Rohit Vemula whose alleged suicide last year had raised a political firestorm.

'What bravery is it that you molest our women, disrobe them?'

'What bravery is it that you molest our women, disrobe them?'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

'Dalits will only suffer in the days to come.'

Rahul meets Alwar gang-rape victim, promises justice

Rahul meets Alwar gang-rape victim, promises justice

Rediff.com16 May 2019

He said, a message should go across the country, not just in Rajasthan that 'this will not be tolerated'.

Khairlanji killings: Top cop indicted

Khairlanji killings: Top cop indicted

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

The institute, in a report, also described the September 29 killings of four Dalits of a family, including two women, at Khairlanji in Bhandara district as an 'organised conspiracy'.

'This fight is not just about Father Stan Swamy'

'This fight is not just about Father Stan Swamy'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'Father Stan was concerned about other innocents who may be implicated and put inside without the slightest proof, the way he was.'

AIIMS doctors to perform second autopsy on Ilavarasan's body in Dharmapuri

AIIMS doctors to perform second autopsy on Ilavarasan's body in Dharmapuri

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The Madras high court on Friday ordered a second autopsy on the body of Dalit youth E Ilavarasan, by doctors from All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Protestors put bodies of slain youths near CM's house

Protestors put bodies of slain youths near CM's house

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Angry over the alleged killing of two Dalit youths, allegedly by some upper caste people at Madina village in Haryana, people belonging to Scheduled Castes on Sunday blocked the National Highway for over an hour by placing the bodies outside Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's residence in Rohtak.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

A recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

I-Day speech: Modi unveils roadmap for assertive India

I-Day speech: Modi unveils roadmap for assertive India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

"India has given a stern signal to its enemies by conducting surgical and air strikes. This tells us that India is changing and can take the most difficult decisions and isn't reluctant to implement them," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in his Independence Day address to the nation.

After lapses, police officer removed from Kerala rape and murder probe

After lapses, police officer removed from Kerala rape and murder probe

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Perumbavoor Deputy Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar has been removed from the investigating team due to lapses.

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.

Can Bommai emerge from Yediyurappa's shadow?

Can Bommai emerge from Yediyurappa's shadow?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

In the course of his various tenures, Yediyurappa made many adversaries. Bommai, by contrast, knows the Opposition well and has many friends, cutting across parties -- he is, after all, only a 2008 BJP entrant.

In Haryana, Khattar's problems stretch beyond farmers' protest

In Haryana, Khattar's problems stretch beyond farmers' protest

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Apart from the second pandemic upsurge in Haryana which devastated its cities and villages, in most districts panchayats stopped inviting BJP-JJP leaders to social gatherings, while a few announced a boycott.

Rohith Vemula's mother and brother embrace Buddhism

Rohith Vemula's mother and brother embrace Buddhism

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Rohith's mother Radhika and brother Naga Chaitanya Vemula, also known as Raja Vemula, were given 'deeksha' at a function in Dadar in Mumbai in the presence of Prakash Ambedkar, the grandson of Dr B R Ambedkar.

Congress looks at 'Jangipur model' in UP

Congress looks at 'Jangipur model' in UP

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Congress hopes to field upper caste candidates to eat into BJP voter base while SP-BSP focuses on consolidating Dalit-OBC votes in their favour.

3 NEET candidates die by suicide in TN

3 NEET candidates die by suicide in TN

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

The deaths brought back the focus on NEET in the state, with all political parties but for the BJP opposed to the qualifying exam.

3 years on, Rohtak girl raped again by same accused

3 years on, Rohtak girl raped again by same accused

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The woman's family has alleged that she was gangraped by the men as they did not withdraw the rape case against them.

Beaten, forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram', J'khand man dies; 11 arrested

Beaten, forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram', J'khand man dies; 11 arrested

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

A Special Investigation Team has been set up to look into the death of Tabrez Ansari, who was declared brought dead to the Tata Main Hospital in Jamshedpur on June 22, Saturday, police said.

'BJP may behave like Trump in America'

'BJP may behave like Trump in America'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'The sadhus and sanyasis of UP are not for any economics.' 'They only know the religious agenda and the RSS will support them.' 'Modi does not have full control of the party at the ground level like Indira Gandhi had.'

BJP ministers, university VC left Rohith with no option: Rahul

BJP ministers, university VC left Rohith with no option: Rahul

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday targeted Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani and Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya over the suicide by a Dalit scholar saying the ministers and the vice chancellor have "not acted fairly" that forced him to take the extreme step.

Maya abuser Dayashankar Singh arrested; sent to 14 day judicial custody

Maya abuser Dayashankar Singh arrested; sent to 14 day judicial custody

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Singh was arrested by Uttar Pradesh special task force team from a house in Chinni Mill locality.

CAA, NRC not for Indian Muslims; don't fall for Oppn lies: Modi

CAA, NRC not for Indian Muslims; don't fall for Oppn lies: Modi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

The PM said that a lie is being spread that this govt had brought the law to snatch people's rights. He dared rivals to find anything discriminatory in his work.

'His eyes reach every person in the state'

'His eyes reach every person in the state'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'If Pinarayi Vijayan gets another term, Kerala will be a state where everybody has a house.'

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