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Skeletal Remains of Music Duo Jatin-Lalit's Sister Found in Mumbai

Bollywood's renowned music composer duo Jatin-Lalit on Tuesday said that the skeletal remains that police have discovered near the Palm Beach area in Navi Mumbai belong to their sister Sandhya Singh.

Jan 30, 2013

David Headley Gets 35-Year Jail Term; Experts Say Mumbai Massacre Plotter Deserves Death Penalty

American-born Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist David Headley on Thursday was sentenced to 35 years in jail by a US court for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks that killed more than 160 people and injured over 300. Experts think he deserved the severest punishment given the magnitude of his offence.

Jan 25, 2013

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‘Vishwaroopam’ Banned For Two Weeks; Kamal Haasan Distressed by Anti-Muslim Accusations

Kamal Haasan's fans have to wait for a while before the release of the much-awaited film "Vishwaroopam". The Tamil Nadu government has banned the screening of the film across the state for 15 days.

Jan 24, 2013

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Khaps Demand Closure of Arya Samaj Temples to Curb Inter-Caste and Love Marriages

The Khap panchayats in Haryana have demanded Arya Samaj temples to close down for allegedly encouraging inter-caste and love marriages.

Jan 21, 2013

Demand for Male-Female Equality Against Nature, Says Sunni Scholar

In the backdrop of growing public outcry for safety and security measures for women in the country, All India Sunni Jam-Iyyathul Ulema General Secretary and religious leader Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musaliyar kicked off a controversy after he said that the growing demand for gender equality went against nature.

Jan 20, 2013

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Goa Rape Case: Victim’s Parents Accuse School of Trying to Destroy Evidence

Nearly four days after the rape of a seven-year-old girl in Goa, the victim's parents on Thursday claimed that the school staff tried to tamper evidence of the sexual assault.

Jan 17, 2013

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Delhi Gang-Rape Case: Police Apologise to HC for Filing Unsatisfactory Status Report

The Delhi police on Thursday apologised to the High Court for not a giving satisfactory status report of the gang-rape case and also admitted lapses in information.

Jan 10, 2013

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Delhi Gang-Rape Case: Family Prefers Open-Court Hearing; In-Camera Trial, Media Ban Order Upheld

The family of the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim said that they preferred an open court hearing in the case, while the Delhi court on Wednesday upheld a local court order to conduct an in-camera trial.

Jan 9, 2013

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Delhi’s Shame Continues: Teen Raped on New Year’s Eve

A 17-year-old- girl was raped by two men on New Year's Eve at Safdarjung Enclave area of south Delhi. The accused were arrested and later sent to judicial custody.

Jan 2, 2013

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After Gang-Rape Victim's Death, Now Teenager Molested in Delhi Bus

The crime rate against women continues to increase multi-fold in India, even after the tragic death of a 23-year-old medical student on Saturday sparked outcry over the country's inefficient system of protecting women.

Dec 30, 2012

Controversy Erupts Over Cause of Constable's Death; Doctor Cites Absence of Major External Injuries

A day after the death of a 47-year-old constable in New Delhi during the anti-rape protest, a controversy erupted over the cause of his demise.

Dec 26, 2012

Top 5 Bollywood Weddings of 2012: Saif-Kareena, Vidya-Siddharth and Others

The year 2012 saw several Bollywood stars walking down the aisle. From Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan to Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur, many celebrities sealed their relationship after years of courtship.

Dec 19, 2012

Parliament Uproar on Quota Bill: Mayawati Warns of Tougher Stand, Targets Ansari

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati on Wednesday warned to take a tougher stand if the government failed to take serious steps in passing the quota bill for SC/STs.

Dec 12, 2012

Facebook Comment Arrest Case: Shiv Sena Calls for Bandh Over Suspension of Police Officers

Shiv Sena called for a bandh in Palghar, Maharashtra, on Wednesday, bringing lives of people to a standstill. The bandh is in protest against the suspension of two police officers for arresting two girls who had questioned, in their Facebook post, the shutdown in Mumbai after the death of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray.

Nov 28, 2012

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Woman Air Force Officer Commits Suicide, Probe On

Anandita Das, 29-year-old Indian Air Force officer, allegedly committed suicide on Wednesday morning in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Squadron Leader Das, who hails from West Bengal, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in her official quarters.