Punjab has the highest concentration of Scheduled Castes among states. They constitute nearly 32% of the state’s 2.8-crore population. read more

Important or interesting events that took place at Delhi-NCR schools read more

The fraud had begun sometime in December when a Rajasthan resident, Sampat Ram Chaudhary, was preparing for government jobs at a library in Delhi. read more

Vijay Goel, who organised the protest, said Banerjee wanted to “throttle democracy” and was “scared of the popularity” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. read more

Pandey said he was so impressed by Anna, who sat on a hunger strike in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding Jan Lokpal Bill, that he also started fasting while working in Hong Kong, to show solidarity. read more

Faced with delay in payments of salaries and prospect of joblessness, hundreds of airline employees had gathered on Thursday at the Jantar Mantar to voice their concerns and appeal to the government to intervene for revival of the company. read more

Although during such marches, police open traffic movement at regular intervals to avoid bunching, there are times when roads are closed for longer duration leading to spillover on nearby arterial roads. read more

Mamata Banerjee accused the Modi government of using fear to rule the country and keep unfriendly political leaders in check read more

AAP Opposition Rally in Delhi Live Updates: Chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee and N Chandrababu Naidu address a rally at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, upping the ante against the Centre’s ruling BJP. Follow live updates here read more

According to the BCI, around 1.7 million lawyers across the country have expressed solidarity for the protest marches. They are seeking chamber facilities, accommodation with well-equipped libraries, e-libraries with internet facilities etc. read more

Each day will focus on a fresh issue and the organisations plan to red-flag pressing issues such as the lack of jobs, the ongoing agrarian crisis, crimes against women and hate crime. read more

Farmers’ march In Delhi: The Delhi traffic Police gave real time updates on twitter and Facebook advising people to avoid places the procession was passing through. read more

If allowed to march from Ramlila Ground to Jantar Mantar, the farmers will pass through Guru Nanak Chowk, Ranjit Singh Flyover and Tolstoy Marg, said the traffic police. But they will not be allowed to get near the Parliament House, police added. read more

Prominent markets of Delhi, including Chawri Bazar, Kashmiri Gate, Karol Bagh, Kamla Nagar, Rohini, South Extension, Greater Kailash, Amar Colony Kalkaji, Tughalaqabad, Tilak Nagar, Uttam Nagar, Kirti Nagar are expected to remain closed. read more

Hugs, tears, flags of rainbow colours and songs of victory could be seen and heard as hundreds of members and supporters of the community gathered at Jantar Mantar to celebrate their newly granted freedom. read more