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Chinese man whips his son to death for bad behaviour
The man said he whipped his son for about half an hour when his wife was away at work that day.
Punjab bans calling women to police stations for probe
Parkash Singh Badal also announced several other measures to ensure safety of women and children in the state.
Full text: The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2012
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, replaces the word 'rape' by the phrase 'sexual assault' and seeks to widen the scope of the offence.
UP: Four youths arrested for molesting student
Amit, Surender, Pratap and Gaurav molested the girl from their car, following which the girl's brother called up the police.
Sonia Gandhi not to celebrate New Year
Sonia has reportedly asked partymen and well-wishers against coming to her to extend New Year greetings.
Assam: Men molest, try to abduct 23-year-old girl
She fought back when the miscreants tried to forcibly take her away and the locals managed to nab one of the accused.
Delhi gangrape: Lawyers refuse to represent accused
The lawyers of the Saket Bar Association have resolved not to represent the accused in the gangrape of 23-year-old student.
SC norms on rape trial not being followed strictly: Experts
The experts said that the pendency of cases often compels judges to give a go-bye to the guidelines on sensitivity.
US: Scientists solve mystery behind human itching
According to a new study, certain nerve cells are specialised to detect itchy sensations, and those receptors don't detect painful sensations.
Novak Djokovic retains Abu Dhabi title
The top-ranked Serb rallied past Nicolas Almagro of Spain 6-7, 6-3, 6-4.
IMA questions move to airlift Delhi braveheart abroad
The IMA sought to ask the government whether the reason to shift the patient was purely for medical purposes or there were other factors.
Many Indian women still trapped in dark ages
Experts say child marriage remains among the biggest hurdles to women's development in India and has a domino effect.
Leaders United put two past West Brom; City edge Norwich 4-3
Gareth McAuley's own goal put the Red Devils ahead before Robin van Persie scored in injury time. The Red Devils retained their seven-point lead over City.
City edge Norwich 4-3 despite being a man down
Argentine striker Edin Dzeko scored a brace as City continued to trail leaders United by seven points.
Pakistan: Toxic cough syrup kills 12 more, toll 40
Twenty men, a majority of them drug addicts, had also died in Lahore in November after drinking the Tyno cough syrup.
Bhutia holds Mohun Bagan responsible for ban
"The Mohun Bagan officials took the decision [their pullout against East Bengal] without thinking of the consequences," Bhutia said.