FIR filed in Bengaluru for defamatory content on Rahul Gandhi
Bengaluru: High Grounds police have registered an FIR against Ratan Ranjan and others for allegedly publishing obscene and defamatory content targeting leader of the Opposition of Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and outraging the modesty of women. According to the complaint, filed by Priyanka Devi, a Congress worker, Ranjan, a resident of Vaishali district in Bihar, posted a digitally altered image of Rahul Gandhi on social media platform X, placing his photo inside a sanitary pad, accompanied by a mocking caption. The post was in reference to a recent women’s health initiative led by the All India Mahila Congress, which involved distribution of sanitary pads to underprivileged women in rural Bihar to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene. The Karnataka unit of the Indian Youth Congress’ legal cell in a statement alleged that the post, far from being satirical, was “lewd, derogatory, and intentionally crafted to outrage the modesty of women,” while also trivialising a health campaign aimed at dismantling menstrual taboos. Police said they will issue notices to the people named in the FIR. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Rahul, Tejashwi attack NDA over law and order
Patna: A day after a prominent businessman, Gopal Khemka, was killed in cold blood just outside his residence in Patna, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched an attack on the NDA. Taking to social media, Rahul said Bihar lives in the shadow of loot, gunfire, and murder as crime has become the “new normal” here while the govt is ineffective. “The brazen murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna has once again proven the BJP and Nitish Kumar together have turned Bihar into ‘India’s crime capital’,” Rahul posted on X on Sunday. The Congress MP said now is the time for a “new Bihar” where there is no fear, only progress. “This time, the vote is not just to change the govt, but to save Bihar,” he said. Leader of opposition in state assembly, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, also joined the Congress in castigating the NDA regime, alleging the law and order situation has totally collapsed in the state. “If the poor law and order and corruption in Bihar aren’t making anyone angry in the state, then we must say that the person’s sense of justice and compassion has died,” Tejashwi told the media on Sunday. He, after meeting the grieving family members of Khemka, alleged that the CM is neither talking to the media nor fixing accountability. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Dalit Professors Resign from Administrative Roles at Bangalore University, Cite Discrimination
‘In-charge’ designations and denied benefits prompt walkout by ten Dalit professors Ten Dalit professors at Bangalore University have resigned from their additional administrative responsibilities, citing caste-based discrimination in the assignment of roles and denial of associated benefits. In a joint letter addressed to the Registrar (Administration), the faculty members expressed dissatisfaction over being designated merely as “in-charge” officers, a status they argue reduces their authority and excludes them from entitled benefits like earned leave. Among the signatories are Prof. C. Somashekar (Director, Ambedkar Research Centre), Prof. Nagesh P.C. (Director, Student Welfare), Prof. Sudesh V. (Coordinator, PM-USHA), and Prof. Muralidhar B.L. (Director, Distance and Online Education Centre). They stated that while they had previously handled full administrative responsibilities alongside their academic duties, their current titles as “in-charge” officials appear to be a deliberate move to restrict their influence and withhold entitlements. The letter notes that despite raising the issue with university authorities on multiple occasions, there was no response. “While giving additional administrative responsibilities, it is just mentioned as ‘in-charge’, and there is also an attempt to avoid crediting our earned leaves,” the professors wrote. In light of the university’s inaction, they collectively decided to step down from their additional roles. The resignations have brought renewed attention to concerns of systemic caste-based discrimination in Indian higher education institutions. Faculty members and observers have pointed to patterns of exclusion and a lack of institutional accountability when it comes to addressing complaints from Dalit staff. This incident is not isolated. In 2020, Dr. Ritu Singh, a Dalit assistant professor at Delhi University’s Daulat Ram College, alleged caste-based harassment and protested her termination for nearly 200 days. In 2021, Vipin P. Veetil, a Dalit postdoctoral fellow at the Indian Institute of Management-Madras, resigned citing similar reasons. Most recently, in 2024, an investigation by the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement confirmed caste-based discrimination against a Dalit associate professor at IIM Bangalore, involving denial of opportunities and public caste disclosure. These cases have raised broader concerns about the effectiveness of anti-discrimination mechanisms in academic institutions and the need for clearer, enforceable guidelines to ensure equity in administrative practices. Courtesy : Outlook India Note: This news is originally published on https:/outlookindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
New Dawn for Dalit Politics: Porkodi Armstrong Forges Ahead
Porkodi Armstrong, wife of murdered BSP leader K Armstrong, launched the Tamil Maanila Bahujan Samaj party on her husband’s death anniversary. Amidst heavy police presence and emotional tributes, the event marked a fresh chapter in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. Porkodi’s new party emerged from discord within BSP ranks. Porkodi Armstrong, the widow of slain Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Tamil Nadu chief K Armstrong, inaugurated the Tamil Maanila Bahujan Samaj party on the anniversary of her husband’s death. The event took place in the Pothur area of Thiruvallur district, attracting over 1,000 supporters amid tight police security. The newly formed party launched its official flag—a blue banner featuring an elephant holding a pen—symbolizing its Ambedkarite beliefs and commitment to education, empowerment, and social justice. K Armstrong, a prominent Dalit leader, was murdered on July 5, 2024, in Chennai, sparking statewide protests. After Armstrong’s death, BSP appointed advocate P Anandan as state president, sidelining Porkodi. In April 2025, amid internal tensions, she was removed from party posts, prompting her to establish a new political entity, rallying supporters dissatisfied with BSP’s central leadership decisions. (With inputs from agencies.) Courtesy : Devdiscourse Note: This news is originally published on https:/devdiscourse.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Jagan Seeks President’s Rule in Andhra, Slams Naidu Over Dalit Attack And Vendetta
Jagan Mohan Reddy demands President’s Rule in Andhra, citing rising violence, Dalit leader attack, and political vendetta under TDP rule. YSRCP accuses CM Naidu of targeting opposition, Amaravati, (PTI) YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded the imposition of President’s Rule in Andhra Pradesh, alleging a total breakdown of law and order under the TDP-led NDA government. The former chief minister alleged that YSRCP leaders and activists were being targeted through false cases, “illegal” arrests, and an “organised campaign of political harassment”. “When there is no protection to politicians and citizens, law and order is deteriorating, and the Constitution is being violated, then why shouldn’t President’s rule be imposed?” Reddy posed on ‘X’. He said on Friday that the recent attack on Dalit village panchayat president Nagamalleswar Rao of Mannava village in Guntur district in broad daylight shows the “lawlessness” in the state and the video of that incident depicts the gravity of the situation. Jagan also alleged that YSRCP workers were being “assaulted” for defying the ruling TDP and questioned whether people are truly safe under the Chandrababu Naidu government. Meanwhile, YSRCP SC Cell president TJR Sudhakar Babu accused Naidu of insulting Dalits. He alleged that the chief minister demeaned Dalit YSRCP supporter C Singayya, who died by allegedly falling under the wheels of Jagan Mohan Reddy’s convoy at Etukuru Cross in Guntur district. Naidu likened Singayya to a dog and resorted to disrespecting the deceased person and politicising the tragedy, Babu alleged. The YSRCP leader also accused Naidu of showcasing “a pattern of hurling casteist insults”, and cited previous remarks by TDP leaders, ostensibly questioning Dalits’ education and political rights. Babu alleged that CM Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh prioritise real estate over welfare and foster violence against Dalits, and demanded a full probe into Singayya’s death. (This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.) Courtesy : ABP News Live Note: This news is originally published on https:/abpnewslive.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Dalit child murdered in land dispute…body hung from tree, grandfather said ‘police kept being negligent’, know the whole matter
The body of a 9-year-old Dalit boy was found hanging from a tree in Nighasan police station area of Lakhimpur Kheri. The family has accused the neighbours of murder in a land dispute. On the complaint of the victim, the police has registered a case against four people and arrested them and sent them to jail. While a sub-inspector has been suspended for negligence. The body of a 9-year-old Dalit boy was found hanging from an acacia tree on Thursday night in Harsinghpur Majra Jummanpurwa of Jhandi Chowki under Nighasan police station area of Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh. The deceased was identified as Pappu, son of Jamuna Prasad, resident of Jummanpurwa. The family has accused Chunna, Mumtaz, Chhote and Qayyum of the same village of murder due to land dispute. The police has arrested all the four accused and sent them to jail. Also, Jhandi Chowki in-charge Durgesh Sharma was suspended on charges of negligence. Pappu had gone to cut grass on Thursday evening, but when he did not return home, the family started searching for him. At night his body was found hanging from an acacia tree in a banana field about 250 meters away from the house. According to the deceased’s father Jamuna Prasad, there were injury marks on the body and his vest was torn. The family alleges that Pappu was first beaten and then killed and the body was hung from the tree. Family’s protest and police action On receiving information about the body being found, CO Mehak Sharma and Kotwal Mahesh Chandra reached the spot with the police force. The family expressed suspicion of murder and refused to take down the body from the tree and demanded to call the DM and immediately arrest the accused. The uproar continued till late night. When the situation became tense, the Additional SP reached the spot and assured strict action against the culprits, after which the family allowed the body to be taken down for post-mortem. Police accused of negligence The grandfather of the deceased said that the accused had occupied his inhabited land, against which he complained several times, but no action was taken. He accused the Jhandi Chowki in-charge of negligence and said that if action had been taken on time, his grandson’s life could have been saved. Case registered, four accused arrested SP Sankalp Sharma said that on the basis of the complaint of the family, a case of murder has been registered against four accused Chunna, Mumtaz, Chhote and Qayyum. All four have been arrested and sent to jail. Intensive investigation of the case is going on. On Friday, when the body of the deceased reached home after post-mortem, Bajrang Dal workers reached the spot and demonstrated by raising slogans. Edited by: Devesh Pandey About the author He is serving in Navbharat Times Online. Earlier, he also served in many digital platforms along with electronic channels like Bharat Samachar, India News, News1 India. He has about 8 years of experience in journalism. He has done post graduation in Mass Communication from Lucknow University. Courtesy : Hindi News
Rectify errors in Jagananna land resurvey: Dalit farmers
The Dalit families alleged that some revenue officials, in collusion with local vested interests, had tampered with the land records. VISAKHAPATNAM: Sixteen Dalit families from Garnikam revenue village in Ravikamatham mandal of Anakapalle district have demanded that errors in land records be rectified to enable them eligible for farmer welfare schemes. They staged a protest in their village on Saturday to press for their demand. The Dalits said they were allotted 20 acres of D-Patta land by the government, where they have developed mango orchards, and have been cultivating for several years. They had also availed bank loans based on these lands. “However, during the resurvey under the Jagananna Saswitha Bhoohakku -Bhu Raksha Scheme, the cultivated D-Patta lands were marked as government land in the webland records. This error has resulted in the removal of our names from official land records, affecting our access to welfare schemes and bank credit,” they said. The Dalit families alleged that some revenue officials, in collusion with local vested interests, had tampered with the land records. ‘Banks denying us loans due to errors in records’ Despite submitting applications at two recent revenue grievance meetings held by the present coalition government, they said no corrective action has been taken so far. “Previously, we received benefits under the Rythu Bharosa scheme. Now, we find our names missing from the Annadata Sukhibhava list, and banks are denying us loans due to discrepancies in land records,” they lamented. The Dalit families urged the Anakapalle Joint Collector to visit the lands, and ensure the restoration of their land rights. K Govinda Rao, district assistant secretary of Agricultural Workers Union, and Ch Suri Babu, mandal secretary of the Committee Against Caste Discrimination, also participated in the protest. Courtesy : TNIE Note: This news is originally published on https:/thenewindianexpress.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
UP court verdict on murder of Dalit man, accused gets life imprisonment with labour
Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh: A court here has sentenced a 30-year-old man to life imprisonment with labour for the murder of a Dalit man in 2020, officials said on Saturday. Special Public Prosecutor (SC-ST Act) Krishna Pratap Singh and Assistant District Government Advocate (Criminal) Harshvardhan Pandey said the incident took place on August 14, 2020 in Ballipur village in Mankapur area. Rahul (20) was stabbed to death when he opposed Sumitra Nandan (30) and two others for repeatedly molesting his sister. The victim’s mother Mainavati lodged a case against Nandan, Rakesh Chauhan and Abdul Qadir under relevant sections at the local police station. According to the prosecution, Nandan repeatedly harassed the complainant’s daughter. When Rahul protested against this to the convict’s family, the three threatened to kill him. Later, Nandan along with Chauhan and Qadir attacked him and killed him. Police arrested Nandan the next day of the incident and recovered the weapon used in the murder. After completing the investigation, a chargesheet was filed against the three. Special Judge (SC/ST Act) Surya Prakash Singh on Friday convicted Nandan and sentenced him to life imprisonment with hard labour and also imposed a fine of Rs 16,000 on him. In case of not paying the fine, the convict will have to spend an additional nine months in jail. The court acquitted Chauhan and Qadir due to lack of evidence. Courtesy : Hindi News
Occupation of 8 bighas of land of Dalit farmer: The strongman is building on the land mortgaged for 2 lakhs, the victim threatened to commit suicide.
A case of illegal occupation of the land of a Dalit farmer by a strongman has come to light in Ban Imliya village of Chunar tehsil area of Mirzapur. The victim farmer has appealed from the tehsil to the Chief Minister for justice. According to the case, the Dalit old man had mortgaged his 8 bighas of land to Suresh Kumar Singh of the village four years ago for Rs 2 lakh. Now the victim wants to return the money. But the strong man is not vacating the land. The victim alleges that the strong man is forcibly constructing a house on his land. He has also accused the Ahraura police of helping the strongman. The victim also appealed to the SDM and the District Magistrate demanding legal action. The victim has written a letter to the Chief Minister for not getting justice. He has said that if his land is not returned, he will commit suicide with his family. Courtesy: Hindi News
Dalit teenager was killed and hanged as she was a witness in the molestation case of her sister-in-law… Sensational case in Ballia
Ballia Teenager Murder Case: A case of death of a Dalit teenager under suspicious circumstances came to light in Ballia. The teenager’s family has alleged gang rape and murder. She was a witness in the molestation case of her sister-in-law. She was killed before giving testimony. Ballia: Cases of crime against women and girls are continuously coming to light in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. The latest case has come to light from Narhi police station area of Ballia. Sensation spread after the body of a Dalit teenager was found hanging from a noose in a hut here. This incident which happened on Friday took a serious turn on Saturday. In this case, the family alleged murder after gang rape. The family said that the teenager was a witness in an old molestation case. She was killed before giving testimony in the molestation case of her sister-in-law. The family says that she was the main witness in the case of molestation of the girl’s sister-in-law in March 2024 and she was to testify after four-five days. For this reason, the accused raped and killed her with the intention of eliminating her from the way and hung the body with a noose to make it look like a suicide. The body was found when they returned from the field The family of the 13-year-old girl had gone to work in the fields on Friday. When they returned in the evening, they saw that the body of the girl was hanging from a noose in a hut near the house. There was chaos in the village after hearing the screams of the family. As soon as the information was received, the police of Narhi police station and the team of Dial 112 reached the spot and took the body into custody and sent it for post-mortem. Bheem Army’s demonstration As soon as the matter came to light on Saturday, the workers of Bhim Army and other political organizations reached the village and sat on a dharna along with the family. People demonstrated on the road demanding the arrest of the accused. The police pacified the crowd by persuading them. FIR against three named persons On the complaint of the girl’s father, a case has been registered against three youths of the same village under sections of gangrape and murder. Narhi’s SO Nadeem Ahmed Faridi said that the matter is being investigated seriously and the search for the accused is on. As the controversy deepens, pressure has increased on the police and administration. Curated by: Rahul Parashar About the author Senior Digital Content Creator at Navbharat Times Digital. Started in journalism with Prabhat Khabar. Journey from Rashtriya Sahara, Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar to Times Internet. An attempt to know and learn digital journalism. An attempt to do new experiments every day. Courtesy: Hindi News