Dalit community
Three-Year-Old Dalit Girl Sexually Assaulted in Jodhpur: Suspect Arrested and Rising Concerns Over SC-ST Women Safety in Rajasthan
Oct 24, 2025 01:19 pm CST
A three-year-old Dalit girl was sexually assaulted in Jodhpur after being lured with snacks by a family acquaintance who was later arrested. The incident highlights alarming statistics of crimes against SC-ST women in Rajasthan, with 763 rape cases registered between January 2024 and January 2025, prompting opposition criticism of deteriorating law and order in the state.
Religious Bias Allegations: Owaisi Questions Differential Treatment in Supreme Court Shoe-Throwing Incident
Oct 08, 2025 06:10 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has raised serious allegations of religious bias after Rakesh Kishore, who threw a shoe at Dalit Chief Justice BR Gavai, was released without charges. Owaisi questioned whether authorities would have shown similar leniency if the perpetrator had been Muslim, highlighting potential discriminatory practices in India's judicial system.
Delhi Government Announces Holiday for Valmiki Jayanti: All Offices to Remain Closed on October 7
Oct 06, 2025 10:01 am CST
Delhi government has declared a holiday on October 7 for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participating in city-wide celebrations honoring the Ramayana author. A special program at the Secretariat will explore the life and teachings of Maharishi Valmiki, highlighting the government's commitment to equality and justice for the Dalit community.