Crime

Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2013: 'Prostitution' Omitted From Anti-Rape Law

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2013, which was passed in Parliament last week, has omitted prostitution under exploitation forms, overturning the amendment proposed in the government ordinance.

Mar 25, 2013

Crime Against Women: India Fails to Protect Foreign Tourists

There is a Sanskrit adage, "Atithi Devo Bhava," meaning "the guest is truly your god", which depicts India's hospitality towards guests, but it seems to exist only on papers today, as even tourists are not spared from sexual assaults.

Mar 25, 2013

Holi Disaster: 1 Killed, 7 Injured after Miscreants Throw Chilli Powder at Mumbai Train

One person died and seven others injured on Monday evening when miscreants threw coloured powder at them in a local Mumbai train.

Mar 26, 2013

Karkardooma Metro Station Shooting: Accused Who Shot Wife Dead Commits Suicide

The accused in the Karkardooma metro station shooting has allegedly committed suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Muradnagar on Wednesday.

Mar 27, 2013

1993 Mumbai Blasts: After Sanjay Dutt, 70-Year-Old Convict Seeks Pardon

Press Council of India chairman Markandey Katju, who sought pardon for Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, has appealed Maharashtra governor to pardon another convict in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

Mar 27, 2013

Sanjay Dutt to Surrender in 4 Weeks, Begs Media to Leave Him Alone

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who was handed down a five-year jail term in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts, for the first time addressed the media outside his residence since the verdict.

Mar 28, 2013

Lawyer Hurls Shoe at Pervez Musharraf in Pakistan Court

Barely a week after former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf's return to his country, protestors have already launched an attack on him.

Mar 29, 2013

Drug Haul Case: Boxer Vijender Singh Took Drugs 12 Times, Won't Be Arrested Now, Say Police

Olympic medallist Vijender Singh knew the alleged drug dealer Anup Singh Kahlon and has taken drugs nearly 12 times, according to police.

Apr 1, 2013

Om Shanti Om: Shah Rukh Khan, Eros to Face Legal Action from Veteran Actor Manoj Kumar

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar will file a lawsuit against Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and Eros International on Monday, in connection with the movie "Om Shanti Om".

Apr 1, 2013

Vijender Singh Drug Case: Sports Ministry Asks NADA to Conduct Tests on Boxer

The sports ministry on Monday asked the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to carry out necessary drug tests on Olympic medalist and police officer Vijender Singh in connection with the heroin haul case.

Apr 1, 2013

Delhi Gang Rape Accused to Appear for IAF Exam, Seeks Nutritious Food and Reading Material

Vinay Sharma, one of the accused in the Delhi gang rape cum murder case, filed an application to special judge Yogesh Khanna seeking provision for healthy food and reading material in jail.

Apr 2, 2013

Women's Safety: New Survey Shows 35% Decline in Tourists Visiting India

A survey conducted by Associated Chambers of Commerce (ASSOCHAM) revealed that the number of female tourists visiting India has dropped to 35 percent in the last three months, following the Delhi gang rape incident.

Apr 2, 2013

CPM Student Leader Dies in Police Custody; Autopsy Report Expected Today

A member of the Students Federation of India (SFI) - the student wing of the CPM - died after sustaining severe injuries while in police custody, in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Apr 3, 2013

Bike-Borne Men Throw Acid on Four Sisters; Three Critically Injured

Two unknown men on bike threw acid over four women leaving three of them critically injured. The incident happened on Tuesday in the Shamli district of Uttar Pradesh.

Apr 3, 2013

Sudipto Gupta's Death: Left Calls for Bandh; Family Demands CBI Probe

The death of the 24-year-old member of the Students Federation (SFI) of India has sparked outrage in Kolkata, with the Left parties calling for a 12-hour bandh on Thursday.

Apr 4, 2013