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Maharashtra bandh today: Internet services suspended in Pune district

SP Sandip Patil says the Internet services were temporarily suspended in Baramati, Shirur, Khed, Junnar, Maval, Bhor and Daund rural tehsils of the Pune district

1 min read9 Aug 2018
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Who are the Marathas, what do they want?

Since the last caste census was undertaken in 1931, only various guesstimates are available on the numerical strength of the Maratha-Kunbi, which is estimated to range from anywhere between 28% and up to half of the state's population

1 min read9 Aug 2018
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The Maze of Maratha Manoos

The Marathas are not going to get the benefit of a quota anytime soon. Problem is, no one is willing to bell the cat

7 min read9 Aug 2018
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Violence hits parts of Maharashtra on anniversary of Maratha quota agitation

Violence, in the form of severe stone pelting, arson, coercive closure of shops and offices, including IT companies in Pune, marked the protest

1 min read9 Aug 2018
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Can the new Dalit anger reshape national politics?

The question of Dalit resurgence is of critical importance in a year that will see elections in eight states

4 min read10 Jan 2018
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Bhima Koregaon violence: I am being targeted by BJP, RSS, says Jignesh Mevani

Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani has denied making any inflammatory speech over the Bhima Koregaon violence in Pune

1 min read9 Jan 2018
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Dalit stir may resume if demands not met, says Ambedkar’s grandson

Prakash Ambedkar reiterated his demand for immediate arrests of Sambhaji Bhide and Milind Ekbote for their 'conspiracy to create violence against peaceful Dalits in Bhima Koregaon'

2 min read5 Jan 2018
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Maharashtra protests: Over 30 cops injured, 300 persons detained

Over 30 policemen sustained injuries in Mumbai on Wednesday during the protest called by various Dalit groups

1 min read9 Jan 2018
Politics

Maharashtra bandh: Centre receives report from state govt on caste-based violence

The Union home ministry receives a factual report from the Maharashtra govt on the prevailing situation in the state in the wake of caste- based violence

1 min read9 Jan 2018
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Mumbai and suburbs bear the brunt of Maharashtra bandh

Prakash Ambedkar called off the Maharashtra bandh but not before Dalit protests stalled transportation in Mumbai and shut down the financial capital of India

5 min read4 Jan 2018
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