Crimes against Dalits increased by 46.11 pc since 2013, Adivasis by 48.15 pc: Mallikarjun KhargeKharge shared a graphic on 'X' about the atrocities on Dalits and Adivasis, and remarked that the continuous oppression of Dalits and Adiva...
08 Dec, 2023, 10.33 AM IST
Exercise extreme caution on portrayal of SCs, STs: BCCC advisory to entertainment channelsThe channels, while depicting the stories of the members of the scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) communities, must ensure that...
17 Oct, 2023, 07.09 PM IST
BSF Recruitment 2023: Apply for 1410 Constable (Tradesman) posts at rectt.bsf.gov.in . Details insideBSF Recruitment 2023: Interested applicants can apply online at rectt.bsf.gov.in, the BSF's official website.
03 Feb, 2023, 03.32 PM IST
MHA asks states to take urgent action on rising crime against SC/STs“The government is deeply concerned with the crimes against the weaker sections of society, particularly scheduled castes, scheduled tribes...
18 Jun, 2022, 10.16 AM IST
SC seeks response from TN police on DMK MP's plea seeking quashing of FIR against himA bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and S Ravindra Bhat took note of the submissions of lawyer Amit Anand Tiwari, appearing for the Rajya S...
12 Mar, 2021, 01.54 PM IST
Unease in BJP in MP, Rajasthan over SC/ST Act stir as employee organisations drive campaignThe SAS has been behind legal challenges blocking additional reservation to Gujjars and Meenas in the state beyond the 50% reservation cap ...
08 Sep, 2018, 08.00 AM IST
Parliament passes Bill to restore original SC/ST atrocity lawThe Bill is to overturn an SC order concerning certain safeguards against arrest under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe law.
09 Aug, 2018, 08.22 PM IST
Government says no dilution in SC/ST ActNo institution or individual can take away rights of the marginalised sections given under the Constitution, Home Minister Rajnath Singh sa...
18 Jul, 2018, 04.16 PM IST
Conviction rate in crimes against Dalits abysmally low: MHA reportIn the three-year period beginning 2014, the conviction rate under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act is as low as 16.3 percent, said the...
19 Apr, 2018, 07.35 PM IST
Government scraps medical exam for non-invasive sexual crimes against SC/ST womenEarlier, there was no time limit for filing of charge sheet, but the investigations had to be completed within 30 days.
08 May, 2016, 12.55 PM IST
Now, SC/ST victims to get minimum compensation of Rs 8.5 lakh from state governmentThe Centre has amended the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995 through a notification on April...
15 Apr, 2016, 02.59 AM IST
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister reviews implementation of amended SC/ST ActThe Centre today reviewed the implementation of Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015.
17 Feb, 2016, 06.31 PM IST
Rajasthan CM asks police to expedite cases of SC/ST, womenThe Chief Minister directed the police machinery to create a fearless atmosphere in the state and give top priority to containing crime.
09 Jan, 2014, 03.20 PM IST
Cabinet defers decision on changes in SC, ST ActThe Union Cabinet today deferred a decision on amendments moved by the Ministry of Social Justice for making harsher the provisions of SC a...
12 Sep, 2013, 09.50 PM IST
- BJP demands arrest of Nandy for remarks at JLF
Strongly condemning the controversial remarks made by sociologist Ashish Nandy over SC and ST communities, BJP Anusuchit(SC) Jaati Morcha t...
28 Jan, 2013, 08.41 PM IST
Mayawati writes to PM for special session of Lok SabhaBahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has written to the Prime Minister demanding immediate convening of special session of parliament to pass...
23 Dec, 2012, 07.58 PM IST
- DDA denies irregularity in flat allotment
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Monday said there was no irregularity in allotment of flats for its housing project.
05 Jan, 2009, 05.05 PM IST