Father’s nose cut off while trying to save his son: People assaulted the child during playtime, case registered against 3
In Aligarh, a dispute broke out among children playing on Tuesday evening. The accused attacked the father who went to save the children, inflicting a life-threatening knife wound. They cut off his nose. The police brought the victim to Malkhan Singh District Hospital. From there, seeing his critical condition, the doctors referred him to the medical college. Based on the victim’s complaint, the police registered a case against 3 accused late at night and started an investigation. The incident took place in Nagla Man Singh Pulia, Lane Number-4, under the Gandhi Park police station area. Rakan Singh, son of Pitambar, who lives in Lane Number-4, drives an e-rickshaw. He said that he was at home on Tuesday evening, while his children were playing with other children in the lane. A dispute arose among the children while they were playing. The other party assaulted his children. Hearing the children’s cries, he went to save them. That’s when the people from the accused party attacked him, using casteist slurs. They attacked him with a knife, cutting off his nose. He fell to the ground, bleeding profusely. The incident caused a commotion. He informed the police station. After which, the police took him to Malkhan Singh District Hospital at night for treatment and medical examination. Dr. Chirag Bajaj said that the injured person was given first aid and referred to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College. He has serious injuries to his nose and face. The bone is visible. Case registered against three accused Based on the complaint of the victim, Karan, the police registered a case against three attackers late at night. Shivam, Atul, and Baby have been named as accused in the case. All three are accused of attacking the victim with sticks and other weapons, resulting in a fracture of his nasal bone. Currently, the police are investigating the matter and working to take action against the accused. Sanjeev Pratap | Kol Courtesy: Hindi News
Shashi Tharoor trips and falls at Parliament stairs; Akhilesh Yadav helps – video
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor tripped and fell while descending the stairs at Parliament complex on Wednesday. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and other MPs along with the staff members immediately assisted him to get back on his feet. — ians_india (@ians_india) The Lok Sabha was adjourned amid persistent sloganeering by Opposition members over the suspension of eight MPs during the ongoing Budget Session, disrupting proceedings shortly after they began. The suspended MPs staged a protest outside Parliament, holding placards reading “PM is compromised,” echoing allegations made by leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi while addressing the media on the India–US trade agreement. Those suspended include Congress MPs Hibi Eden, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Manickam Tagore, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Prashant Yadaorao Padole, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy and Dean Kuriakose, along with CPI(M) MP S Venkatesan. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
‘PM didn’t fulfill his responsibility’: Rahul displays unpublished memoir of ex-Army chief Naravane outside Parliament
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday displayed excerpts from an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General MM Naravane and accused PM Modi of “not fulfulling responsibility” during the 2020 India-China military clashes in Ladakh. Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament the Congress leader said, “The speaker is saying that this book does not exist, Rajnath ji has said this book does not exist. This is Naravane ji’s book wherein he has written the account of Ladakh…Narendra Modi ji did not fulfil his responsibility.” “He told the Army Chief to do whatever he wants to do. Army Chief General Naravane has clearly written in this book that he felt really alone. This is what they are scared of me saying,” he added. “The main line is what the Prime Minister said – ‘jo uchit samjho wo karo’. When the former Chief of Army Staff General Naravane called up Rajnath Singh ji and said that Chinese tanks have reached the Kailash Ridge, so what should we do? First, Rajnath Singh did not respond to him,” he added. “I don’t think the Prime Minister will have the guts to come to the Lok Sabha today because if he comes, I am going to give him this book. If the PM comes, I will go physically and hand him this book so he can read it and the country can get to know the truth,” added Gandhi. Gandhi said the memoir of Naravane is published abroad, but the government is not allowing it to be published in India. “It’s available abroad, I think. It’s published abroad. Govt is not allowing it to be published here. That’s what I believe…The book is available…You can imagine where the book (that he is carrying today) has come from. You think about where it came from…” His remarks came after he tried to quote excerpts from the unpublished book during the Parliament session on Monday. Gandhi insisted on raising the issue of India-China confrontation of August 2020 and was interrupted repeatedly by defence minister Rajnath Singh and later home minister Amit Shah, who asked him not to quote from any unverified source. Naravane was the Army Chief at the time of the Ladakh confrontation. The excerpts cited by Rahul Gandhi were recently published by an online portal. Earlier, on Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, registering his “strongest protest” over being denied the opportunity to speak on the President’s address during the ongoing Budget session. He described the restriction as a “blot on our democracy” and alleged that the government is “scared” of what is written in the book. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Justice Served: 20-Year Sentence in Dalit Girl’s Rape Case
A court sentenced Sachin Verma to 20 years in prison for raping a 10-year-old Dalit girl, with an additional fine. The crime occurred in July 2023, and Verma was charged under several legal provisions, including the POCSO Act and SC/ST Act, following the girl’s father’s complaint. In a significant ruling, a court has sentenced a man to two decades of rigorous imprisonment for the brutal rape of a 10-year-old Dalit girl. The judgment, delivered by Additional Session Judge and Special Judge (POCSO) P C Kushwaha, underscores the commitment to justice. Sachin Verma, the accused, was not only handed a severe prison term but also ordered to pay a hefty fine of Rs 2,06,000. Failure to remit the fine would result in an additional six months of imprisonment, as per Assistant District Government Counsel Vinod Kumar Singh. The harrowing incident unfolded in the Kotwali police station area in July 2023. Following a complaint from the victim’s father, legal proceedings ensued under various sections, including the Indian Penal Code, the SC/ST Act, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Courtesy : Devdiscourse Note: This news is originally published on https:/devdiscourse.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Woman, 20, Killed In Tamil Nadu, Dalit Fiance Alleges Dishonour Killing
According to the complaint lodged by the woman’s fiance, the couple had been in a relationship and had planned to marry secretly on February 6. The death of a 20-year-old college student in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district has sparked allegations of a dishonour killing, with the woman’s Dalit fiance accusing her family of opposing their inter-caste relationship. Police, however, say preliminary findings point to suicide, even as they await the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death. The woman, identified as Sivamathi, was a second-year college student from an upper-caste family. She was found dead under suspicious circumstances, following which the police registered a case of suspicious death. Given the sensitivity of the case and allegations of caste-based violence, the investigation has been transferred to an Assistant Commissioner of Police. According to the complaint lodged by the woman’s fiance, who works with a mobile phone company, the couple had been in a relationship and had planned to marry secretly on February 6. He has alleged that Sivamathi’s parents were strongly opposed to the proposed wedding because of his caste. The man further claimed that Sivamathi’s maternal uncle had allegedly threatened her, warning that she would be killed if she went ahead with the marriage, raising the possibility of a dishonour killing or abetment to suicide. Police sources, however, said initial inquiries and scene-of-occurrence findings suggest that Sivamathi may have died by suicide. Officials stressed that no conclusion would be drawn until the post-mortem examination report is received. “We will confirm after the post-mortem report. We are investigating all angles,” a senior police officer said, adding that statements from family members, friends and the fiance are being recorded as part of the investigation. Police are also examining whether Sivamathi’s parents or other relatives could be booked for abetment of suicide if evidence emerges that she was driven to take the extreme step due to threats, coercion or sustained harassment over her relationship. Courtesy : NDTV Note: This news is originally published on https:/ndtv.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
UP: Court Sentences Man to 20-Years’ Rigorous Imprisonment for Rape of Dalit Girl
Maharajganj : A court here has sentenced a man to 20-years’ rigorous imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old Dalit girl in 2023.Additional Session Judge and Special Judge (POCSO) P C Kushwaha convicted Sachin Verma in the case and pronounced the sentence on Monday, also imposing a fine of Rs 2,06,000 on him, a lawyer privy to the case said. If the accused fails to deposit the fine, he would serve an additional six months of jail time, Assistant District Government Counsel Vinod Kumar Singh said. Courtesy : Deccan Chronicle Note: This news is originally published on https:/deccanchronicle.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
BC and Dalit voices demand fair representation in polls
Renewed political heat was witnessed here on Monday on the issue of social justice as Backward Class (BC) organisations demanded proportionate representation for all BC communities in the forthcoming corporation elections. Addressing the media at the Roads and Buildings Department premises, BC JAC Rights State Convener Sarangi Lakshmikanth said that sustained struggles by BC caste associations had paved the way for a BC leader to become the Mayor of Mahabubnagar. He asserted that the same spirit of justice must now be reflected in the upcoming elections by ensuring representation to all communities in proportion to their population. He further demanded that the post of First Deputy Mayor be allotted to Dalits, stressing the need for inclusive leadership. Adding political sharpness to the demand, BC Samaj United Mahabubnagar District President Modal Srinivas Sagar questioned the Congress party’s commitment to social justice. He asked why BCs were denied due importance in corporation elections even as the party undertakes a nationwide tour advocating social justice. Raising a community-specific concern, Kummari (Potters) Association District President Bugganna said the Kummari community had consistently been denied representation in corporation elections. He urged authorities to at least ensure due priority for the community in corporation-level posts. The meeting saw the participation of several leaders and representatives, including retired DEO Vijay Kumar, Nai Brahmin Seva Samiti Town President Ashwini Satyam, Medari Association Secretary Anjaneyulu, MRPS leader Singireddy Parameshwar, Nai Brahmin Association leader Chandramouli, and others, highlighting the broad-based support for the demand. Courtesy : THI Note: This news is originally published on https:/thehansindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Teacher booked after Dalit student assaulted, abused with caste slurs in UP school
A 14-year-old Dalit student in Uttar Pradesh’s Mainpuri district was allegedly abused with caste-based slurs, physically assaulted, and threatened at a private higher secondary school in Kurawali after being accused of breaking a water pipe. The incident took place at Lallu Singh Inter College, near the Kurawali police station. According to the family, the boy was brutally beaten and is now facing difficulty walking. An FIR was registered on Sunday after a complaint was filed by the victim’s elder brother, a resident of Ghanrajpur in Kurawali. The case has been filed under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, along with Sections 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 352 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace), and 351(3) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. SHO Lalit Bhati of Kurawali police station confirmed the registration of the FIR. According to the complaint, the victim, a Class 8 student, was drinking water at school on January 29 when a water pipe broke. The family claims that the pipe had actually been damaged by another student, but he was falsely blamed. The complaint alleges that Suveer Singh, son of Vijay Singh, and Rajiv Verma alias Raju Lodhi, son of Mahavir Singh, abused the boy using caste-based slurs, physically assaulted him, and threatened him. “If you come to school again, we will kill you,” they allegedly told him. The complaint was submitted on January 30, and the FIR was registered the same day at 6:53 PM. The investigation has been assigned to Sub-Inspector Sachchidanand Singh. Police have stated that further investigation is underway. Courtesy : Maktoob Media Note: This news is originally published on https:/maktoobmedia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
New York memorial event honours Rohith Vemula, revives global anti-caste discourse
The memorial event created a rare anti-caste community space in New York, bridging Dalit and queer communities through cultural programming, storytelling, and shared reflection. Organisers said the gathering aimed to honour Vemula’s legacy while strengthening global anti-caste networks. More than 120 people gathered in New York City on Friday, January 30, to attend From the Shadows to the Stars, a cultural memorial event commemorating the life and legacy of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula, whose death in 2016 sparked a global anti-caste movement. January 30 marked Rohith Vemula’s birth anniversary. The event was hosted at the iconic Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center in Manhattan, with organisers noting the overlap between Dalit and queer communities and the importance of building solidarity between marginalised groups. Organised and directed by Dalit leader, journalist and author Yashica Dutt, the event brought together artists, writers, activists, students and public officials for a programme combining documentary screenings, live performances, storytelling and visual art. The gathering aimed to create an explicitly anti-caste, Dalit-led cultural space, organisers said. According to a press release, Dutt said organising a memorial for Vemula in New York carried personal significance. “As a Bhangi woman from a caste that is often overlooked for leadership, even within anti-caste spaces, organising this event in one of the world’s largest cities, where I first learned about Rohith and which I now call home, was a dream realised,” she said. Speaking at the event, Former State Representative and New York State Comptroller candidate Raj Goyle highlighted the ongoing efforts to advance caste-protection legislation in New York State. “Today we stand in a New York that is finally beginning to see the true diversity of the South Asian experience. But we cannot celebrate South Asian prominence, experience and success, without acknowledging that caste discrimination remains a shadow that casts a pall, in our workplaces, in our campuses, in our halls of power”, Goyle said. The programme included a screening of filmmaker Deepa Dhanraj’s documentary We Have Not Come Here to Die, musical and theatrical performances featuring anti-caste themes, a reading of Vemula’s final letter, storytelling sessions by Dalit speakers and an exhibition of artworks by Dalit artists. Attendees also received a zine featuring essays and reflections by Dalit and anti-caste writers and scholars, and shared Indo-Caribbean food, including beef dishes, which organisers said highlighted the political significance of Dalit food practices. Other speakers included educator and founder of SEA of Visibility Anu Annam; Radhika Nayar, a member of the Board of Directors at Sakhi for South Asian Survivors; Dalit feminist Shalini K; and Tejas Harad, founder and editor of the literary anti-caste publication The Satyashodhak. Community organisations including the Ambedkar Center, Ambedkar King Study Circle, Hindus for Human Rights, Shri Guru Ravidas Sabha of New York, Indian American Muslim Council, India Civil Watch International and Sacred Democracy supported the programme. Organisers said From the Shadows to the Stars marked not only a remembrance of Rohith Vemula but also created a historic opening for anti-caste spaces in New York, “which will hopefully lead to greater mainstream visibility for the Dalit community in the city and increased awareness around caste, within and beyond South Asian spaces.” The meeting served as a foundational event demonstrating the power of Dalit-led cultural programming to shape public consciousness, build community, and inform policy conversations in New York and beyond, they said. Courtesy : TNM Note: This news is originally published on https:/thenewsminute.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
‘Just like ceasefire…’: Congress demands full details of India-US trade deal; fires four questions to Centre
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday urged the Centre to “take the Parliament and the entire country into confidence” over details of the India-US trade agreement after US President Donald Trump publicly announced and outlined its key components. Adding Indians have the right to know the full terms of the pact. In a post on X, Congress laid out several concerns, including claims that the deal was announced by Trump “on Modi’s request” and raised questions about its impact on Indian industry, traders and farmers. — INCIndia (@INCIndia) The grand old party flagging some issues fired four questions at the government demanding a complete clarity and details over the deal: Tariffs and market access: Trump said India would move to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers against US goods to “zero,” and India will benefit from a US reduction in reciprocal tariffs from 25% to 18%. It “seems India has agreed to completely open our market for America,” the Congress post said, asking what the deal specifically entails and how farmers’ interests are protected. Agriculture sector access: The party sought clarity on talk of opening India’s agriculture sector to American products, asking how the security and interests of Indian farmers have been ensured. Oil supply conditions: Trump’s announcement said PM Modi agreed to “stop buying Russian oil, and to buy much more from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela.” Congress asked whether the government has formally accepted this condition. Buy American commitments: It also said according to the announcement, India would purchase over USD 500 billion of American goods, including energy, technology and agricultural products – raising questions in New Delhi about how this squares with the “Make in India” initiative. In his post announcing the deal, Trump wrote: “It was an Honor to speak with Prime Minister Modi… He agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela… effective immediately, we agreed to a Trade Deal between the United States and India… whereby the United States will charge a reduced Reciprocal Tariff, lowering it from 25% to 18%… They will likewise move forward to reduce their Tariffs and Non Tariff Barriers against the United States, to ZERO.” — RapidResponse47 (@RapidResponse47) Responding to Trump’s announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the US President, saying he was “delighted that Made in India products will now have a reduced tariff of 18%” and that stronger cooperation between the two democracies would benefit their people. — narendramodi (@narendramodi) Congress leaders have also questioned why key aspects of the trade deal were publicly disclosed from Washington, rather than jointly announced by both governments, and called for full disclosure of the agreement’s terms to lawmakers and the public. The government has not yet issued a comprehensive official statement detailing the full terms of the agreement beyond what was shared by Trump and acknowledged by PM Modi. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights