Politics

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi Meet Delhi Gang-Rape Victim’s Family; Congress Chief Turns Emotional

Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi visited the family of Delhi gang-rape victim on Saturday, a day after the government cleared the anti-rape ordinance.

Feb 3, 2013

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President Signs Anti-Rape Ordinance that Moots Death Penalty in Sexual Assault Cases

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday approved the anti-rape ordinance that called for tougher laws and death penalty to criminals in the rarest-of-rare cases.

Feb 4, 2013

Over 60,000 Children Abandoned Each Year in India: Report

The Justice Verma Committee report, which looked into the amendments of the present criminal law amendment in the wake of increasing number of crimes against women, included another shocking revelation which stated that "A lakh kids go missing every year. The police must file an FIR, DM should maintain records."

Feb 4, 2013

Why is India Helpless on China's Ambitious Plans on Brahmaputra River?

After years of being in the dark on China's supposed plans to build several hydropower dams on the Brahmaputra river, India is now a mere spectator to the issue.

Feb 5, 2013

Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa's Visit Sparks Protest in Tamil Nadu

Several protests broke out in Chennai on Friday against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit to India.

Feb 8, 2013

India Developing Agni-VI Ballistic Missile with Multiple-Warhead Capability

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of India is said to be developing its next Agni missile which could carry multiple warheads, according to the new reports.

Feb 8, 2013

Parliament Attack Convict Afzal Guru Hanged in Tihar Jail; Curfew Imposed in Kashmir Valley

Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit member Afzal Guru, who was convicted of plotting the 2001 terror attack on the Indian Parliament, was hanged secretly in Delhi's Tihar jail on Saturday morning, according to reports.

Feb 9, 2013

Afzal Guru Execution: Body Buried in Tihar Jail; Family Denies Government Claim, Says ‘They Did Not Tell Us Anything’

The body of 2001 parliament attack convict Afzal Guru was buried in the premises of Tihar Jail.The Jaish-e-Mohammad militant was hanged at 8 am amid high secrecy.

Feb 9, 2013

India to Scrap Italian Helicopter Deal if CBI Probe Reveals Malpractice: Defence Minister

The government on Tuesday ordered a CBI probe into a ₹4000 crore helicopter deal after Italian defence company Finmeccanica's chief executive Giuseppe Orsi was arrested for allegedly bribing Indian officials to secure the 2010 sale.

Feb 13, 2013

India Explores Mauritius Freeport Policy to Tap African, European Markets

In a bilateral meeting with Minister of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection, Mauritius, Sayyad Abd-Al-Cader Sayed Hossen, Union Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles Anand Sharma on Friday said that India and Mauritius have initiated steps towards setting up Mauritius-India Joint Business Council and a Joint Working Group (JWG) on trade and investment.

Feb 17, 2013

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Politics

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi Meet Delhi Gang-Rape Victim’s Family; Congress Chief Turns Emotional

President Signs Anti-Rape Ordinance that Moots Death Penalty in Sexual Assault Cases

Over 60,000 Children Abandoned Each Year in India: Report

Why is India Helpless on China's Ambitious Plans on Brahmaputra River?

Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa's Visit Sparks Protest in Tamil Nadu

India Developing Agni-VI Ballistic Missile with Multiple-Warhead Capability

Parliament Attack Convict Afzal Guru Hanged in Tihar Jail; Curfew Imposed in Kashmir Valley

Afzal Guru Execution: Body Buried in Tihar Jail; Family Denies Government Claim, Says ‘They Did Not Tell Us Anything’

India to Scrap Italian Helicopter Deal if CBI Probe Reveals Malpractice: Defence Minister

India Explores Mauritius Freeport Policy to Tap African, European Markets

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma to Chair First Meeting of High-Level Task Force on Investment with UAE

It's 'Raining Money' in Nagaland Ahead of Polls; Home Minister Detained For Carrying Arms and Cash

Government Announces Initiatives on Proposed Strike by Central Trade Unions

Three Minor Sisters Raped, Killed; Bodies Dumped in Well

WWF Ropes in Leonardo DiCaprio to launch 'Hands off My Parts ' campaign

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]