India
Ghulam Nabi Patel: Slain by Hizbul Mujahideen, Disowned by PDP & Congress
Patel's son Sartaj said his father had ensured villagers come out to vote for PDP's Haseeb Drabu despite the risk involved, but a dead man has no use.
Get Ready to Shell Out More for Delhi Metro Parking From May 1
According to a statement issued by the Delhi Metro, those parking cars at its premises will have to pay Rs 30 instead of the existing Rs 20 for up to six hours from the coming month.
Punjab National Bank to Hire Detectives to Get a Grip on Fraudsters
These detectives will help the bank locate borrowers, co-borrowers, guarantors in and outside India, including their legal heirs who are either untraceable or not available at the addresses given in the bank’s records.
Asaram Gets Life in Jail for Raping Teen in Ashram, Cries in Court
Apart from Asaram, two other accused were convicted by the special court. It acquitted two others.
CBI Cracks Kothkai Rape Case; Accused, 9 Cops Sent to Judicial Remand
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) also arrested one Anil Kumar whose DNA sample showed 100% match with the genetic material recovered from the body of the victim and the crime scene.
Rajasthan Government Has Spent Rs 7.25 Crore on Asaram So Far
According to one estimate, this amount was spent on Asaram’s security arrangements over the last 52 months.
This Woman Sent the Teen 'Possessed' by 'Evil Spirits' to Asaram for Cure
The teenage girl, in her complaint, said that Shilpi used to brainwash young girls and send them to Asaram.
Asaram Case Verdict LIVE Updates: 'Godman' Gets Life in Jail for Raping Teen at Jodhpur Ashram
Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was convicted by a Jodhpur court in a 2013 rape case. The proceedings took place at a makeshift court in Jodhpur jail.
Kathua Court Denies Bail to Juvenile Accused in Rape and Murder Case
The counsel for the underage accused had moved the court for his bail soon after the Crime Branch had filed its charge sheet against him and seven other adults allegedly involved in the January rape and murder case of an eight-year-old in Kathua.
Patna Girl Foils Robbery Attempt by 10 Men, Police Say She Deserves Gallantry Award
While her father who runs a nursing home attached to the residence lost Rs 60,000 and some jewellery in the process, Nitika Jha, on the other hand earned some praises for her presence of mind and swift actions
Even Dead Have Dignity, Says SC on Disclosure of Rape Victims' Identity
The apex court said that even in cases where the rape victims were alive and were either minors or of unsound mind, their identities should not be revealed as they have the right to privacy and they cannot live under such a "stigma" throughout their life.
Assemanand's Police Custody Confession 'Not Voluntary', Says Judge in Mecca Masjid Case
A remote-controlled blast had taken place in Hyderabad’s Mecca Masjid on May 18, 2007. The incident left nine individuals dead and over 38 injured. This blast took place on a Friday when the over 400-year-old mosque was buzzing with activity.
After Sabrina Lall Forgives Manu Sharma, Decision to Free Him Rests With Delhi L-G
Sabrina said that while she doesn’t personally track Sharma's activities in jail, she has got to know that he has a good behavioural record in prison.
Modi in Mandla LIVE: Indian Culture Motivates Us to Work for the Nation, Says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the Rashtriya Gramin Swaraj Abhiyan at a public meeting and addresses the Panchayati Raj representatives across the country, from Mandla.
MP Writes to Social Justice Minister About Kerala Institute Not Reserving Seats For SC/STs in Jobs
In a recent notification for job applications, the institute has deprived the SC, ST and (SEdBCs) from applying for the Group A category, which includes posts for professors, assistant professors, associate professors, scientists and engineers.
J&K Human Rights Panel Chief Calls Death Penalty Ordinance 'A Hurried Move'
According to the ordinance, minimum punishment in case of rape of women has been increased from rigorous imprisonment of 7 years to 10 years, extendable to life imprisonment; in case of rape of a girl under 16 years, minimum punishment has been increased...