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Bizarre Comments by Politicians on Rape in India

The death of the 23-year-old medical student, who died following injuries in a brutal-gang-rape on Dec 16, triggered one of the biggest protests in the country. Amid the loud demands for safety and security for women, Indian politicians continue to make derisive comments that demean the dignity of women.

Jan 4, 2013

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Woman Jumps off Moving Train to Escape Molestation by Army Jawans

A woman jumped off an express train to escape a rape bid from molesters identified as Army jawans. The incident took place near near Ara, Bihar on Thursday.

Jan 4, 2013

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

Akali Dal Leader Sacked, Arrested for Killing Punjab Cop Who Objected Daughter’s Harassment

A Shiromani Akali Dal leader was arrested for killing an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) who was trying to save his daughter from molesters.

Dec 6, 2012

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FDI Impasse: UPA Needs BSP, SP and More to Win Vote in Rajya Sabha

After a confortable win in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the Congress-led UPA government will face an unphill battle to gain favour in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) over the decision to allow 51 percent of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's multi-brand retail sector.

Dec 6, 2012

FDI Deadlock: Lok Sabha to Vote Wednesday Evening; UPA Upbeat on Winning Numbers

The Lok Sabha is expected to vote on Wednesday evening to break the deadlock between political parties over the UPA government's move to allow 51 percent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the multi-brand retail sector.

Dec 5, 2012

Nitin Gadkari Backed by Party Members Despite Corruption Charges against Him

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) members collectively backed Nitin Gadkari at a meeting on Friday night, putting an end to speculations that he would resign from the party president post over the allegations of dubious funding in his business firms.

Oct 27, 2012

Kejriwal Arrested During Protest March at PM's Residence

Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal and his aid Manish Shishodia were arrested by police on Friday, while staging a protest near the prime minister's 7 Race Course Road residence with a group of differently-abled people demanding the resignation of Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid in the light of a new scam.

Oct 12, 2012

Indian Railway Sweeps Eight National Sports Awards

The Ministry of Railway swept eight National sport awards announced by the Government of India for the year 2012. These include Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2012, 6 Arjuna Awards and 1 Dhronacharya Award.

Aug 26, 2012

Four Serial Blasts on I-Day Hit Manipur; Four Injured

Four people were seriously injured after serial blasts rocked India's northeastern state of Manipur during the 66th independence Day celebrations on Wednesday.

Aug 15, 2012

Movie Reviews: Critics Praise Kashyap's 'Gangs Of Wasseypur 2'

Method-director Anurag Kashyap early this year surprised everyone with his cinematic brilliance in narrating a revengeful quest of "Gangs of Wasseypur" and has seemingly repeated his feat again in his second and last instalment to the bloody-Wasseypur franchise.

Aug 9, 2012

Indian Presidential Elections 2012: Voting Begins; It's Pranab Mukherjee Vs PA Sangma

Presidential poll began in Parliament House and state capitals simultaneously on Thursday, with former Lok Sabha speaker PA Sangma pitted against former finance minister Pranab Mukherjee over the title as the new President of India .

Jul 19, 2012

Mamata's Crucial Meet With Sonia Today, Likely To Back Pranab as Presidential Candidate

Mamata Banerjee will meet Congress chairperson Sonia Gandhi to discuss the prospective UPA candidates for the presidential post. She is likely to support Pranab Mukherjee's candidature. More possible names emerge for the presidential post.

Jun 13, 2012

Presidential Poll: No Names Finalised Yet, Says Congress

Congress has put an end to speculations that Pranab Mukherjee will be one of the front-runners for the President's post, saying that no names have been finalised yet

Jun 10, 2012

Advani, Sushma Skip BJP Meeting, Rally; Party Clarifies Their Absence

The absence of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders L.K. Advani and Sushma Swaraj at the party's National Executive meeting in Mumbai on Friday and their decision to skip the rally in the evening have sparked off speculations that there is rift among the party leaders.

May 25, 2012

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