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"Impose President's Rule": Caste Panel On Sandeshkhali Clashes, Rape Claim
The NCSC has recommended President's Rule in Bengal amid violence and political tension after the BJP accused a Trinamool Congress strongman - the on-the-run Sheikh Shahjahan - of sexually assaulting women there.
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No Permission Yet For Rahul Gandhi Yatra In Manipur After Fresh Violence
Fresh violence in the border town of Moreh in Manipur has cast a shadow over the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra,' a nationwide march planned by the Congress party, as the state government is yet to grant permission for the event.
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Bangladesh Registers 40% Voter Turnout Amid Opposition Boycott, Counting Begins
Bangladeshis on Sunday turned up in low numbers to cast their votes for the general elections likely to be won by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a fourth straight term, amid sporadic violence and a boycott by the main opposition party BNP
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Opinion: Caste, Crime And Khakee
"Not the police, only the Army can control this". "Sometimes I feel India needs Martial Law" - familiar sentiments. The anger may even be valid at times.
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Group Of 26 Opposition Parties Pitch For Conducting Caste Census
Group of 26 opposition parties demanded implementation of caste census while asserting that they have come together to defeat "hatred, violence being manufactured against minorities", "rising crimes against women, Dalits, tribals, Kashmiri Pandits".
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Violence Fears Dampen France's Bastille Day Celebrations
Recent riots have cast a shadow over France's beloved Bastille Day national holiday, which marks the start of the French revolution, with fireworks displays called off around the country, outraging some conservatives.
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Richa Chadha to Star in International Film Aaina Alongside William Moseley
Richa Chadha is set to make her international debut with Aaina, an Indo-Brit production, alongside British actor William Moseley (The Chronicles of Narnia). Markus Meedt makes his directorial debut in the film, which is described as a social drama about the impact of violence caused by the war both within cultures and on human beings in the form of...
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"Dravidian Movement Empowered Dalits": DMK Leader Hits Back At Governor
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan today said barring a few sporadic incidents of caste violence, the Dravidian movement empowered Dalits with education and employment.
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Violent Protests Over Death Of UP Dalit Teen, Accused Teacher On The Run
The death of a 15-year-Dalit boy, who was allegedly beaten by a teacher from his school in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya district, has sparked massive protests.
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"Anthropologically Gods Don't Belong To Upper Caste": JNU Vice-Chancellor
Amid a slew of caste-related violence in the country, JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit on Monday said "anthropologically" gods do not belong to the upper caste and that even Lord Shiva could be from scheduled caste or tribe.
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Doubtful If Dalit Boy's Death In Rajasthan Was Caste Crime: BJP MLA
A BJP MLA in Rajasthan has said it was doubtful that the nine-year-old Dalit boy, who died after allegedly being beaten by a school teacher, was thrashed because he touched a water pot used by upper-caste people.
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Dalit Delivery Worker Alleges Caste Assault in Lucknow; Customer Says Just An Argument
In complaint, Zomato delivery worker Vineet Kumar Rawat said customer did not take food from him as he is Dalit, but refused to cancel order formally
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Mayawati Demands Action On Kanpur Violence "Rising Above Religion"
BSP chief Mayawati on Saturday attacked the Uttar Pradesh government over the violence and stone-throwingin Kanpur, asking the BJP dispensation to take action against the culprits "by rising above religion, caste and party politics".
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Opinion: From Gujarat To Hyderabad, "Honour" Killings Erupt
How many more lives will it take to put an end to horror killings and violence against young people whose only crime is to fall in love across the Lakshman Rekha drawn by bigoted orthodoxy in the name of caste and now also religion?
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Odisha Registers 65% Voter Turnout In Urban Polls Amid Violence
Nearly 65 per cent of voters exercised their franchise in the 106 civic bodies, while about 54 per cent people turned out to cast their votes to elect councilors to three municipal corporations for which polling was held on Thursday
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"Impose President's Rule": Caste Panel On Sandeshkhali Clashes, Rape Claim
The NCSC has recommended President's Rule in Bengal amid violence and political tension after the BJP accused a Trinamool Congress strongman - the on-the-run Sheikh Shahjahan - of sexually assaulting women there.
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No Permission Yet For Rahul Gandhi Yatra In Manipur After Fresh Violence
Fresh violence in the border town of Moreh in Manipur has cast a shadow over the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra,' a nationwide march planned by the Congress party, as the state government is yet to grant permission for the event.
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Bangladesh Registers 40% Voter Turnout Amid Opposition Boycott, Counting Begins
Bangladeshis on Sunday turned up in low numbers to cast their votes for the general elections likely to be won by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a fourth straight term, amid sporadic violence and a boycott by the main opposition party BNP
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Opinion: Caste, Crime And Khakee
"Not the police, only the Army can control this". "Sometimes I feel India needs Martial Law" - familiar sentiments. The anger may even be valid at times.
-
Group Of 26 Opposition Parties Pitch For Conducting Caste Census
Group of 26 opposition parties demanded implementation of caste census while asserting that they have come together to defeat "hatred, violence being manufactured against minorities", "rising crimes against women, Dalits, tribals, Kashmiri Pandits".
-
Violence Fears Dampen France's Bastille Day Celebrations
Recent riots have cast a shadow over France's beloved Bastille Day national holiday, which marks the start of the French revolution, with fireworks displays called off around the country, outraging some conservatives.
-
Richa Chadha to Star in International Film Aaina Alongside William Moseley
Richa Chadha is set to make her international debut with Aaina, an Indo-Brit production, alongside British actor William Moseley (The Chronicles of Narnia). Markus Meedt makes his directorial debut in the film, which is described as a social drama about the impact of violence caused by the war both within cultures and on human beings in the form of...
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"Dravidian Movement Empowered Dalits": DMK Leader Hits Back At Governor
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan today said barring a few sporadic incidents of caste violence, the Dravidian movement empowered Dalits with education and employment.
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Violent Protests Over Death Of UP Dalit Teen, Accused Teacher On The Run
The death of a 15-year-Dalit boy, who was allegedly beaten by a teacher from his school in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya district, has sparked massive protests.
-
"Anthropologically Gods Don't Belong To Upper Caste": JNU Vice-Chancellor
Amid a slew of caste-related violence in the country, JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit on Monday said "anthropologically" gods do not belong to the upper caste and that even Lord Shiva could be from scheduled caste or tribe.
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Doubtful If Dalit Boy's Death In Rajasthan Was Caste Crime: BJP MLA
A BJP MLA in Rajasthan has said it was doubtful that the nine-year-old Dalit boy, who died after allegedly being beaten by a school teacher, was thrashed because he touched a water pot used by upper-caste people.
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Dalit Delivery Worker Alleges Caste Assault in Lucknow; Customer Says Just An Argument
In complaint, Zomato delivery worker Vineet Kumar Rawat said customer did not take food from him as he is Dalit, but refused to cancel order formally
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Mayawati Demands Action On Kanpur Violence "Rising Above Religion"
BSP chief Mayawati on Saturday attacked the Uttar Pradesh government over the violence and stone-throwingin Kanpur, asking the BJP dispensation to take action against the culprits "by rising above religion, caste and party politics".
-
Opinion: From Gujarat To Hyderabad, "Honour" Killings Erupt
How many more lives will it take to put an end to horror killings and violence against young people whose only crime is to fall in love across the Lakshman Rekha drawn by bigoted orthodoxy in the name of caste and now also religion?
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Odisha Registers 65% Voter Turnout In Urban Polls Amid Violence
Nearly 65 per cent of voters exercised their franchise in the 106 civic bodies, while about 54 per cent people turned out to cast their votes to elect councilors to three municipal corporations for which polling was held on Thursday
