Politics

Delhi Gang Rape Protest: Constable Collapsed Not Beaten, Says Eyewitness

Dismissing Delhi Police's claim that constable Subhash Tomar died after being assaulted by the anti-rape protesters, an eyewitness identified as Yogendra said that Tomar was not beaten down by the protesters but had collapsed while walking.

Dec 26, 2012

Narendra Modi Takes Oath as Gujarat CM Amid Presence of Top Politicians

After a historic win in the Gujarat Assembly elections last week, Narendra Modi was sworn in as the state's chief minister in the presence of several top politicians on Wednesday.

Dec 26, 2012

Delhi Gang-Rape Victim Shifted to Singapore Hospital; May Receive Intestine Transplant

The 23-year-old medical student, whose brutal attack by six men rocked the nation and triggered one of the biggest protests in Delhi, was flown to Singapore on Wednesday in a last-ditch effort to save her.

Dec 27, 2012

Abhijit Mukherjee Draws Ire for ‘Women Find Anti-Rape Protest Fashionable' Remark; Offers Unconditional Apology

In what was seen as a derogatory remark about women protestors in the ongoing anti-rape demonstration, President Panab Mukherjee's son Abhijit said women find it 'fashionable' to fight for such causes.

Dec 27, 2012

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Launches Political Career On Fifth Anniversary Of Benazir Bhutto's Assassination

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the 24-year-old son of former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto and of President Asif Ali Zardari, launched his political career on Thursday- the fifth anniversary of his mother's assassination in front of 200,000 plus gathering at the family mausoleum in Pakistan's Sindh province.

Dec 27, 2012

Congress Rules Out Action Against Abhjit Mukherjee over Sexist Comment

India's ruling Congress said that no action will be taken against the president's son Abhjit Mukherjee for his comments against anti-rape women protesters that kicked off a row on Thursday.

Dec 28, 2012

Delhi Gang-Rape Victim Dies: CM Appeals for Peace, Capital on Alert

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit condoled the death of the Delhi gang-rape victim and appealed to people to maintain calm and peace at the time of this terrible loss.

Dec 29, 2012

Delhi Gang-Rape Accused To Face Murder Charges

The six accused in the brutal gang-rape and assault which caused the death of a 23-year-old paramedical student on Saturday morning would be chargesheeted with murder, said police sources.

Dec 29, 2012

New Anti-rape Law May Impose Chemical Castration, 30-Year Imprisonment on Offenders

The new anti rape law proposal drafted by the Congress Is likely to include chemical castration and up to 30 years of imprisonment for the rapists

Dec 30, 2012

Delhi Government's Helpline for Women in Distress Will Launch on Monday Evening

The launch of Delhi government's round-the-clock helpline for women in distress has been delayed due to technical glitches.

Dec 31, 2012

TMC Stirs Fresh Controversy after Erotic Dance Display at Anniversary Event

At a time when the chorus of demands for women's security grows louder, the Tiranamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal sparked outrage after some of its party members organized an event involving erotic dancers on Tuesday.

Jan 2, 2013

Delhi Gang-Rape Victim’s Family Says ‘Naming Anti-Rape Law after Girl Will Be an Honour’

The family of the Delhi braveheart said they have no objection to having the revised anti-rape law named after her, saying that it would be an honour to the victim.

Jan 2, 2013

Congress Leader Arrested for Raping Woman; Stripped, Thrashed in Public

Bikram Singh Brahma, senior leader of the ruling Congress Party, has been arrested after he was accused of raping a married woman in Assam's Chirang district.

Jan 4, 2013

Tulsi Gabbard, First Hindu US Legislator, Creates History After Taking Oath on Bhagavad Gita

Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu American congresswoman who was sworn in as the member of the US House of Representatives, made history on Thursday when she took oath on sacred Hindu text Bhagavad Gita.

Jan 4, 2013

'Women Who Breach Their Moral Limits Pay The Price', Says BJP Leader Quoting Ramayana

Amid the loud demands for strong laws that enhance safety of women following the gang-rape of a paramedical student in Delhi, cabinet minister of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) stirred controversy after he opined that women who breach their moral limits pay the price.

Jan 4, 2013