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Rape Accused Orchestrates Bollywood-esque Escape in Chopper

Fooling police officials and escaping from prison is surely a nail-biting scene in any Bollywood cinema. But to execute it in real life requires fearlessness and confidence beyond imagination.

Mar 12, 2013

Delhi Gang Rape Accused Ram Singh Hangs Self: What Prompts Jail Inmates to Commit Suicide?

The alleged suicide of Ram Singh, the main accused in Delhi gang rape case, has triggered a debate on the issue of security in jails across the country and also prompted questions on the reason behind such suicides.

Mar 12, 2013

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Delhi Gang-Rape Case: Three Lapses Lead to Ram Singh's Death in ‘Suicide Watch’

The main accused in the Delhi gang-rape case, Ram Singh, allegedly committed suicide in the high security Tihar Jail. Authorities found him hanging in his cell at around 5 am on Monday.

Mar 11, 2013

Twitterati Criticises Rahul Bose for Favouring Delhi Gang Rape Accused

A day after director and actor Rahul Bose commented that the accused in the Delhi gang rape case should be given a chance to reform and create a 'gender warrior' in them, the twitterati showered abuses and anger over him.

Mar 10, 2013

German Woman Rape Case: Bitti Mohanty, Absconding for 6 Years, Reportedly Arrested in Kerala

Bitti Mohanty, a rape convict and son of a former Odisha DGP who had been absconding for six years, has reportedly been arrested from Kerala's Kannur district.

Mar 9, 2013

International Women's Day 2013: Delhi Gang-Rape Victim Honoured With Rani Laxmi Bai Award Posthumously

Delhi gang-rape victim is honoured with the Rani Laxmi Bai - Stree Shakti award, as a tribute to her exceptional courage and call for justice.

Mar 9, 2013

RTI Query on Afzal Guru Rejected; Tihar Jail Officials Refuse to Provide Details

A RTI query filed by Urvashi Sharma seeking details on parliament attack convict Afzal Guru met with dead end as officials of Tihar jail refused giving out any details.

Mar 2, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14: Full Text of Chidambaram's Speech in Parliament

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presented Union Budget 2013-14 in Parliament on Thursday amid economic slowdown concerns with India's economic growth rate falling to 5 percent in the current fiscal year. Here is Full text of Chidambaram's Speech in Parliament.

Feb 28, 2013

Economic Survey 2013 Summary: India's Economy Expected to Grow At Over 6 Percent

Finance Minister Shri P. Chidambaram tabled the Economic Survey of India 2013 in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, a day ahead of the presentation of the Union General Budget 2013. The survey says that India's economy is looking after the slowdown in growth rate. Here is the summary of Economic Survey of India 2012-13:

Feb 27, 2013

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Union Budget 2013-14: Full Text of President Pranab Mukherjee's Address to Parliament

President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Parliament during the Budget session 2013-14 which began on Thursday. He touched upon various issues from slow economic growth to insecurity among women in his hour-long speech, and stressed on the need for greater transparency, probity and accountability in governance.

Feb 21, 2013

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SC Defers Hearing Plea of Veerappan Aides Seeking Stay On Execution

The Supreme Court on Saturday refused to hear a petition by four aides of late forest brigand Veerappan seeking stay on the execution of their death sentence.

Feb 17, 2013

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Four Veerapan Associates Face Execution as President Rejects Mercy Plea

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday rejected the mercy petition of four men closely associated with late forest brigand Veerappan.

Feb 13, 2013

Hit-And-Run Case: Salman Khan Knew He Would Kill or Injure People, says Court

An order issued by a magistrate court criticized Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case stating that the actor was aware that his rash driving would end up in an accident leading to casualties.

Feb 8, 2013

Will Indians Benefit from US Immigration Reform? Uncertainty Remains for Thousands of Indian Professionals

The United States President Barack Obama has come out with his comprehensive immigration reforms that will pave the way for 11.5 million unaccounted immigrants to obtain U.S. citizenship, and over two lakh Indians will benefit from it.

Jan 30, 2013

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When We Brutalise A Woman, We Wound The Soul Of Our Civilization, Says President: Full Text of Pranab's First Republic Day Address

In his address to the nation on the eve of the 64th Republic Day, President Pranab Mukherjee stressed on the need to protect the sanctity of a woman, saying "when we brutalise a woman, we wound the soul of our civilization."

Jan 26, 2013

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