The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a video clip allegedly showing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee using derogatory language against the SC community during an election rally.
A special court in Gujarat has sentenced five individuals to five years in prison for the 2016 Una flogging incident, where four Dalit men were thrashed for skinning a cow carcass. The verdict follows massive protests sparked by the incident.
The government also said the 'confusion' created by the apex court verdict may have to be corrected by reviewing the judgment and recalling the directions issued by it.
Gurugram police have booked a coaching centre operator for allegedly abducting a 26-year-old woman for marriage. The victim's family has demanded the immediate arrest of the accused, alleging that the woman is being prevented from contacting them.
A Delhi court has granted regular bail to a married couple accused of hurling racial slurs at their neighbours from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The court's decision came after the couple complied with interim bail conditions, including relocating from their residence and apologising to the victims.
The management of Kannur Dental College has refuted allegations of caste discrimination in connection with the death of a BDS student, attributing the incident to issues related to a loan obtained through a mobile app.
A special court in Kota, Rajasthan, sentenced ten individuals to life imprisonment for the 2019 murder of a police constable's brother, stemming from rivalry in a local cooperative society election.
Delhi Police have arrested another suspect in connection with the killing of a 26-year-old man during a clash between two families in Uttam Nagar on Holi. A total of seven people have been arrested and a minor apprehended. Stringent provisions of the SC/ST Act have been invoked.
Police in Kerala have filed an extortion case against an online loan app following the death of a student who allegedly faced harassment and intimidation over loan recovery.
A Delhi court has reserved its order on the bail plea of a couple accused of hurling racial slurs at their neighbours from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The arguments were presented by both parties, with the court set to deliver its decision on Tuesday.
The management of Kannur Dental College has refuted allegations of caste discrimination in connection with the death of a BDS student, suggesting a loan taken through a mobile app was a contributing factor. Police are investigating the case, which involves allegations of abetment of suicide and violations of the SC/ST Act.
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLC Eknath Khadse and his daughter have been booked for allegedly cheating an elderly woman by assuring a sugar factory on her land and taking its possession with the help of forged papers in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district.
The alleged suicide of a first-year BDS student in Kerala has sparked outrage and prompted investigations into claims of caste-based harassment. The Chief Minister has condemned the incident, and various organisations are offering support to the student's family and calling for measures to prevent future occurrences.
The parents of a Kannur Dental College student, Nithin Raj R L, who was found dead, allege that their son was subjected to constant emotional torture by faculty members and claim it was a case of murder. Protests have erupted at the college, with student organisations demanding justice and the arrest of the accused.
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLC Eknath Khadse and his daughter have been booked for allegedly cheating an elderly woman out of her land in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district.
A member of a Hindu right-wing organisation met with the family of a man killed in a brawl in Uttam Nagar following a Holi celebration, as tensions remain high in the area.
Delhi Congress will launch a 12-day 'Kalash Yatra' across 33 Purvanchal-dominated Assembly constituencies, carrying the ashes of slain delivery agent Pandav Kumar and demanding Rs 1 crore in compensation for the deceased's family.
A special court in Gujarat has sentenced five individuals to five years in prison for the 2016 Una flogging case, where four Dalit men were thrashed for skinning a cow carcass.
The family of a dental student who died after falling from a building in Kannur alleges delayed treatment and caste-based harassment by faculty members, disputing the college's claims about the circumstances surrounding his death.
A local court in Nashik has deferred a decision on interim protection from arrest for Nida Khan, an accused in the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) sexual harassment and religious coercion case, requesting a police response by April 27. The SIT is investigating multiple cases of molestation and harassment at TCS's Nashik unit.
Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticises Union Home Minister Amit Shah over infiltration, terror attacks, and unfulfilled job promises, questioning the BJP's governance record.
A court in Nashik has declined to grant interim protection from arrest to Nida Khan, a key accused in the sexual harassment and religious coercion probe at a Tata Consultancy Services unit. The court has directed the Nashik Police and the complainant to file their formal responses to her anticipatory bail application.
A bench comprising justices L Nageswara Rao and Aniruddha Bose closed the criminal case against the lawmaker after holding that his speech did not fulfill the ingredients to attract the offenses for which he has been charged.
An FIR under Sections 153A, 504 and 509 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 310 under the SC/ST act was lodged against Singh.
The wife of a senior Haryana police officer who allegedly committed suicide has questioned the FIR filed in the case, citing incomplete information and seeking amendments to include all accused and reflect appropriate sections of the SC/ST Act.
Delhi Police have refuted rumours of a missing juvenile linked to the Uttam Nagar murder case, confirming that two juveniles have been apprehended along with 14 adults in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man during Holi celebrations.
Dalit organisations in Kerala have called for a state-wide strike to protest the death of Nithin Raj, a dental college student, alleging caste-based harassment and demanding a fair investigation.
An associate professor from Kannur Dental College, accused in the death of a student allegedly harassed over caste, appeared before the investigation team and was subsequently arrested and released on bail.
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has confirmed that a young woman from Madhya Pradesh, known for her viral videos, is a minor, leading to allegations of 'love Jihad' regarding her interfaith marriage.
A Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at implementing 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures and increasing Lok Sabha seats was defeated in Parliament, marking a setback for the government's efforts to empower women in politics.
A statewide hartal called by Dalit organisations seeking justice in the death of a dental college student has disrupted normal life in Kerala, with protesters blocking vehicles and forcing shops to close.
'In 2013, Modi said his government would be of Dalits and OBCs.' 'During his tenure, the highest number of atrocities have taken place.' 'What they want is that this Ambedkar Constitution must not be practised in India in the future.'
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted AAP MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura and seven others in a 2013 molestation and assault case after a compromise was reached between the involved parties.
West Bengal's new government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has approved several key policy changes, including the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, land transfer for border fencing, and the adoption of new criminal laws.
Seven people have been apprehended in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations. The incident, stemming from long-standing disputes, led to protests and heightened tensions in the area.
Police in Kannur, Kerala, have launched an investigation into Kannur Dental College following the death of a first-year student, Nithin Raj R L, who allegedly died by suicide after facing emotional harassment from faculty members. The investigation includes allegations of caste-based discrimination and threats of academic repercussions.
Police in Rajkot, Gujarat, have arrested three individuals in connection with the abduction and murder of a 32-year-old Dalit man, Bhavesh Vanvi. The arrests follow protests by the Scheduled Caste community demanding justice for Vanvi's death.
The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has announced the implementation of several key administrative and policy measures, including the adoption of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, land transfer to the BSF for border fencing, and the implementation of the BNS criminal law.
The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has announced the implementation of several key administrative and policy measures, including the adoption of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, land transfer to the BSF for border fencing, and the implementation of the BNS criminal law.
Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has condemned the alleged suicide of a student, vowing a thorough investigation into claims of caste-based harassment and loan app involvement.
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