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Opposition lacks numbers, opposition resolution against Speaker Om Birla o
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Devarayalu lauded Om Birla and noted that several major bills were passed in his leadership of the House as Speaker, including the Women's Reservation Bill, abrogation of Article 370 and the Triple Talaq Bill
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"Tamil Nadu govt should conduct thorough inquiry": VCK Chief Thirumavalava
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Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan demanded a thorough investigation into the death of a Dalit youth, Akash Denison, who died while under police custody after being arrested in connection with an assault case in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district.
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Tamil Nadu: Dalit man dies in police custody; family alleges police assaul
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Speaking to ANI, Akash's father, Kannan, alleged that his son was subjected to severe assault and caste-based abuse by the police.
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy appeals to govt employees to work hard to stren
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy appealed to the government employees to strive hard to strengthen the state economy and meet the growing financial requirements in the coming days.
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Shiv Sena nominates Jyoti Waghmare, Dalit woman from Solapur, to Rajya Sab
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Shiv Sena has nominated Jyoti Waghmare, a Dalit woman from Solapur, as their candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections. Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Thursday praised the decision, saying it's a big move that will be welcomed by women across the state.
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Karnataka: Govt opens barber shop in Gadag for Dalits
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A barber shop has been opened in Shingatalur village of Karnataka's Gadag district after members of the Dalit community were allegedly denied shaving services by upper caste barbers for several years.
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MDMK Chief Vaiko hails Nallakannu as model of honesty and social justice
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MDMK (Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) chief Vaiko has lauded Communist leader Comrade Nallakannu as a "legend" of the communist movement and an "example of pure honesty, simplicity and humility". Vaiko highlighted Nallakannu's lifelong dedication to the upliftment of Dalits and op
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JNU students detained over protest demanding VC's resignation
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The student protestors, led by JNUSU (Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union), were demanding the VC's resignation over her allegedly hateful remarks regarding Dalits and Blacks, made on a podcast published on February 16, and seeking to voice their grievances to the Education Minist
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Former JNUSU President files complaint against VC over alleged remark on D
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Former President of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) Dhananjay has filed a complaint with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) against JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit over allegedly hateful remarks made on a public platform.
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Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara says opposition raising Dalit CM slog
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Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara accused the opposition parties of raising the slogan of a Dalit Chief Minister to cover up their own shortcoming and also addressed the ongoing discussion Regarding conducting student elections in colleges and regarding the war of words between forme
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One Arrested in Tumakuru after Dalit newlyweds denied entry to temple
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A newly married couple went to the temple. An upper-caste person inside the temple acted like God. A Dalit family inside the temple was humiliated by being kicked out. Narayanappa scolded them, saying that Dalits are not allowed to enter, and they should perform puja.
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Haven't said anything against Dalits, words taken out of context: JNU VC c
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Her clarification comes amid protests by student organisations, including the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU), which have demanded her resignation over the remarks made in a podcast published on February 16.
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