Siddaramaiah Pledges Fast-Track Trial in Honour Killing Case
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah vows fast-track court & new law after pregnant Manya Patil's honour killing. A chargesheet will be filed within 60 days. Read for details.
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Siddaramaiah Fast-Tracks Dalit 'Dishonour Killing' Case
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces a fast-track court for a Dalit atrocity case, mandates chargesheet in 60 days and appoints a private prosecutor. Read the latest developments.
3 Held in Bareilly for Assault on Dalit Teen Over Social Media Row
A 16-year-old Dalit boy was abducted and assaulted in Bareilly after a social media argument. Three arrested, two on the run. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Hubballi Protests After Dalit Woman Murder, Accused Dies
Tension gripped Hubballi after the murder of a Hindu-Dalit woman, Ranjita Bansode. Protests at KMC RI Hospital subsided only after the accused, Rafiq Imamsab, died by suicide. Police deployed 1,000 personnel.
Dalit Woman Murdered in Karnataka, BJP Demands Compensation
A Dalit woman was stabbed to death in Karnataka. The accused was later found dead in a forest. BJP state president B Y Vijayendra demands Rs 50 lakh and land for the victim's family.
Dalit woman killed in Karnataka, accused dies by suicide
A Dalit woman in Karnataka's Yellapur was stabbed to death by a man after she refused his marriage proposal. The accused died by suicide hours later, sparking local tensions.
Dalit woman murdered in Yellapur, accused found dead
A 30-year-old Dalit woman was stabbed in public in Yellapur, Karnataka. The accused, known to her, was later found dead. Hindu groups call it 'Love Jihad'. Read the full story.
Dalit Woman Murdered, Accused Dies in Karnataka; Bandh Called
A Dalit woman was fatally stabbed in Karnataka's Chitradurga. The accused later died by suicide, sparking protests and a bandh call by Hindu outfits. Details inside.
Dharamshala Protests Over Dalit Student Death, Teacher Responds
Protests erupt in Dharamshala after a 19-year-old Dalit student's death. The accused teacher claims innocence but vows to cooperate with the probe. Authorities promise strict action.
UGC, Himachal order separate probes into ragging death
UGC and Himachal Pradesh government initiate separate investigations into the tragic death of a Dalit student linked to ragging. The fact-finding committee will scrutinize college authorities' conduct. Read the latest updates.
AAP Accuses BJP of Insulting Dalits on Savitribai Phule Day
AAP condemns Delhi government for installing Vajpayee, Malaviya portraits on Savitribai Phule's birth anniversary, calling it an anti-dalit move. Read the full controversy.
Karnataka Opposition: No New Law Needed for Honour Killings
Karnataka opposition leaders criticize CM Siddaramaiah's proposed new law on honour killings, calling existing laws sufficient. They also accuse the govt of failing Dalits and women. Read more.
Mangaluru Forum Seeks Teachers' Day for Savitribai Phule
Educationists in Dakshina Kannada demand Karnataka celebrate Savitribai Phule's birth anniversary as Teachers' Day, honoring her legacy as India's first female teacher and social reformer.
Professor Suspended, UGC Probes Dalit Student's Death in HP
Himachal Pradesh suspends professor, launches inquiry into Dalit student's death. UGC forms committee amid allegations of sexual harassment, ragging, and caste abuse. Read for full details.
Lingayat Groups Observe Repentance Day for Honour Killing
Lingayat organisations in Gadag break silence on Manya Patil's honour killing, observe Repentance Day with Dalit groups. Demands for justice grow as community leaders condemn caste violence.
Activists Slam MGNREGA Repeal as 'Assault on Federalism'
Civil society groups demand immediate restoration of MGNREGA, calling its replacement an attack on Dalit and Adivasi workers' dignity. Full story on the controversial new law.
Limbale's 'Sanatan': Caste as India's Eternal Reality
A deep dive into Sharankumar Limbale's seminal novel 'Sanatan', translated by Paromita Sengupta. Explore how the Dalit writer frames caste as the unchanging, brutal constant across generations in Indian society.
Ambedkar Statue Fund Misuse Alleged in Madikeri
DSS coordinator alleges donations sought for Rs 44 lakh Ambedkar statue project in Madikeri, questions silence on Hubballi Dalit murder case. Read the full report.
Transgender Empowerment in Rural Karnataka via Livestock Farming
Discover how activist Arundathi is transforming lives in rural Karnataka by pairing livestock farming with legal identity for the transgender community. A story of resilience and impact.
Punjab MGNREGA Debate Becomes Caste Political Battle
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
Bhima Koregaon Anniversary Becomes Poll Flashpoint
The 208th anniversary of the Bhima Koregaon battle, a symbol of Dalit pride, coincides with Maharashtra's civic polls, drawing political maneuvering. Explore the history and current political significance.
Punjab Assembly Demands Restoration of MGNREGA
The Punjab Vidhan Sabha passes a resolution against the VB-G RAM G Act, calling it anti-poor and demanding the immediate restoration of MGNREGA. Read the full story.
VHP Plans Sahbhoj, Dalit Workshops to Bridge Caste Divide
VHP to intensify social harmony campaign in UP, Bihar, West Bengal via community feasts & Dalit icon workshops. Aim is to consolidate Hindu vote bank ahead of key polls. Read more.
Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Against MGNREGA 'Scrapping'
Punjab Vidhan Sabha unanimously passes a resolution condemning the Centre's replacement of MGNREGA, calling it a 'dangerous conspiracy' against Dalit livelihoods. Read the full story.
Punjab Assembly Clash Over Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act
Punjab assembly witnessed a fiery debate rejecting the Centre's new Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act. AAP calls it an 'anti-Dalit conspiracy', Congress demands Delhi protest, while BJP defends it for transparency.
Madhubani DM Anand Sharma Distributes Blankets in Severe Cold
Madhubani DM Anand Sharma braved severe cold to distribute blankets at Pandaul hospital, railway stations & dalit settlements. Officials provided cold safety tips. Read more.
Minister visits family in Hubballi honour killing case
Excise Minister RB Timmapur visits the Doddamani family in Inam Veerapur, directs police for swift action and compensation after a pregnant woman was killed for marrying a Dalit man. Read the full report.
RPI(A) fields 39 candidates after BJP-Shiv Sena snub
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale fields 39 RPI(A) candidates for BMC polls, alleging BJP-Shiv Sena broke alliance promise. Dalit vote bank could sway Mumbai election results.
Karnataka's Thamate Drum Reclaimed as Dalit Symbol of Pride
The Thamate, an ancient drum tied to Karnataka's Dalit communities, is being transformed from a symbol of oppression into a powerful emblem of identity and cultural resistance through workshops and performances.
Punjab Dalit leader arrested, labour groups slam govt
Punjab Police arrest ZPSC president Mukesh Malaud in Delhi over old cases, sparking protests. Critics decry timing as state holds MGNREGA session. Read details.
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