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Dead Boston suspect talked jihad in Russia

May 10, 2013 at 7:34 PM

London, May 10 (IANS) Boston marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was killed by police during a manhunt, held extreme views of jihad and expected to find a full-fledged war when he visited Russia's Muslim-dominated North Caucasus region, media reports said.

Delhi's old bus terminus is now world class

May 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Del May 2 (IANS) With Delhi Metro already revolutionising public transport system in the national capital, the city now also has a modern, world class inter-state bus terminus at Kashmere Gate .

Vaiko opposes methane project in Tamil Nadu

April 26, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Chennai, April 26 (IANS) Great Eastern Energy Corporation Ltd.'s (GEEC) coal-bed methane exploration project in Tamil Nadu's Mannargudi hit a political roadblock Friday with MDMK's general secretary Vaiko voicing fears it would turn the area into a desert.

British teacher clicks indecent images of kids, jailed

April 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM

London, April 25 (IANS) A primary school teacher has been jailed for filming students while changing for swimming and sharing the images on the internet in "a level of betrayal rarely seen", British police said Thursday.

Section 144 imposed at India Gate

April 20, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Delhi Police Saturday imposed prohibitory orders in the India Gate area to forestall protests after the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl.

Sheila flagged of Autism Awareness Walk 2013 at India Gate

April 10, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Delhi Chief Ministe Sheila Dikshit has stated that the city government is aspiring to make Delhi a caring City for one and all especially for the elderly and differently-abled. She said that the Delhi Government was committed

Kejriwal breaks 15-day-long fast, attacks Dikshit

April 6, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal Saturday ended his 15-day-long fast with a spirited attack on the Sheila Dikshit-led Delhi government for its "inability" to provide power and water - which he identified as key issues for the forthcoming polls.

'Topless' beer cans set to revolutionise art of drinking brew

April 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New York, Apr. 5 (ANI): A brewery from Pennsylvania has debuted a beer can in which the entire lid is lifted, so that the drinkers can sip from it as a normal cup.

'Gate to hell' discovered in Turkey

April 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Washington, April 1 (ANI): Italian archaeologists have uncovered a "gate to hell" from ruins in southwestern Turkey.

One arrested with heroin worth Rs.30 lakh in Delhi

March 24, 2013 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) A drug peddler was arrested here and heroin worth Rs.30 lakh recovered from him, police said Sunday.

Will take legal recourse if Cauvery award not implemented: Jayalalithaa

March 9, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Chennai, March 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Saturday declared she would resort to legal action if the central government does not set up the necessary mechanism to implement the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal's (CWDT) final award after gazetting it.

India tourism film 'Find What You Seek' gets 1st prize at 11th Golden City Gate Awards

March 8, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 8 (ANI): Ministry of Tourism's new film 'Find What You Seek' received first prize at the 11th Golden City Gate Tourism Media Awards ceremony held in Berlin today to coincide with ITB Berlin 2013.

Tourism ministry's new film awarded in Berlin

March 8, 2013 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The tourism ministry's new film "Find What You Seek" received the first prize at the 11th Golden City Gate Tourism Media Awards Ceremony held in Berlin Friday to coincide with Indian Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin 2013.

George Lucas plans to build visual storytelling museum

March 7, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, Mar 7 (ANI): George Lucas plans to build a museum dedicated to visual storytelling in San Francisco that would house an art collection he amassed over more than four decades.

Police oppose CBI probe into constable Tomar's death

February 27, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Delhi Police Wednesday opposed a plea in the Delhi High Court seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable who collapsed while controlling anti-rape protests here last year.

Tamil Nadu gets new trains, skill training institute

February 26, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu seems to have got a fair share of new trains and other projects from Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal.

India Gate out of bounds for visitors

February 24, 2013 at 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The India Gate remained out of bounds for visitors Sunday too following a home ministry alert after the terror bombings in Hyderabad, and security was tightened across the national capital, police said.

Instagram: hottest new platform to land your dream date!

February 15, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Sydney, Feb 15 (ANI): In a new approach to online dating, mobile photo-sharing service Instagram has become the new platform for couples to meet and enter committed relationships, after viewing and liking each others' photos on the app.

President Mukherjee to open Mughal Gardens "Udyanotsav"

February 15, 2013 at 10:25 AM

New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will open the annual "Udyanotsav" of the Mughal Gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhavan today.

Mukherjee to open Mughal Gardens 'Udyanotsav' of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Feb. 15

February 13, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 13 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will open the annual "Udyanotsav" of the Mughal Gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.

Tickets woes and a quick sell-out for first weekend of Coachella Music festival

January 30, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, Jan 30 (ANI): Tickets for the first weekend of this year's 'Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival' reportedly sold out within 15 minutes, even when computer users reported widespread problems in attempting to purchase weekend passes.

CJI lauds gang-rape protests, regrets their hijacking

January 21, 2013 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir Monday lauded the protests that took place in the wake of the Dec 16, 2012, gang-rape here as "fully justified" and "absolutely necessary", but said the agitation was later "hijacked" and became "ugly".

Dick Cheney's personal and professional life laid bare in new documentary

January 20, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Oscar-nominated director R.J. Cutler has joined forces with fellow filmmaker Greg Finton to give Dick Cheney the chance to address both his fans and foes in a new documentary 'The World According to Dick Cheney.'

Winds of change are blowing, but mindsets need a changing (Comment) (One month after Dec 16 gang-

January 16, 2013 at 12:41 PM

There is more patrolling, a 24x7 helpline, promise of gender training of police, protests and what not. But ask any young unescorted woman on Delhi's roads whether she feels any safer a month after the Dec 16 gang-rape and the answer will be a sad "No".

HC issues notice on Delhi policeman's death

January 15, 2013 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to the central government and Delhi Police on a plea seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable during anti-rape protests here last month.

Genes causing corneal thinning revealed

January 10, 2013 at 4:45 PM

The thinning of cornea, a transparent outer covering of the eye, could be an alarm for the risk of blindness, a research has found.

Genes causing corneal thinning identified

January 10, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Sydney, Jan 10 (IANS) When the cornea, a transparent outer covering of the eye, starts thinning, it becomes a ticking bomb, a risk factor for blindness.

Ticket sales begin for Republic Day Parade

January 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 9 (ANI): In order to facilitate the general public to witness the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath and Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk, the sale of tickets has commenced.

Notice to police against curbs at India Gate

January 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to Delhi Police on a plea challenging the imposition of restrictions on the gathering of people at and around India Gate during anti-rape protests.

Delhi HC issues notice to city police for imposing prohibitory orders around India Gate

January 8, 2013 at 4:33 PM

The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued a notice to Delhi Police on a plea challenging the imposition of restrictions on the gathering of people at and around India Gate during the December 16 related gang-rape protests..................

Notice to police against curbs at India Gate

January 8, 2013 at 1:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to Delhi Police on a plea challenging the imposition of restrictions on the gathering of people at and around India Gate during anti-rape protests.

Order reserved on plea against curbs near India Gate

January 2, 2013 at 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday reserved its order on a petition challenging the imposition of curbs on gathering of people around India Gate during protests over the gang-rape and death of a woman here last month.

No New Year celebrations for protestors

December 31, 2012 at 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) They could have gone revelling on New Years' eve, but they chose to continue their protest in the bitter cold of Monday, demanding justice for the gang-rape victim and stricter anti-rape laws.

More witnesses in constable collapse case: Police

December 31, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Many people claiming to have seen protestors trample a constable during an anti-rape protest near India Gate Dec 23 have volunteered to give their statements, police said Monday.

All Metro stations in Central Delhi open for commuters

December 31, 2012 at 11:01 AM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): All Metro stations in Central Delhi were opened for the commuters on Monday morning.

My phone is being tapped, says witness to cop's collapse

December 30, 2012 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) A young man who saw a Delhi Police constable collapse and later die during the anti-rape protest near India Gate claimed that his phone was being tapped after police questioned him Thursday.

Protesters clash with cops at Jantar Mantar, try to break barricades

December 30, 2012 at 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Amid anger and grief in the entire country over the death of a 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim, there was chaos at the Jantar Mantar here on Sunday as the protestors clashed with the police personnel deployed on duty.

Black Saturday turns Jantar Mantar into memorial

December 29, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Thousands gathered near the 18th century Jantar Mantar observatory in the heart of the Indian capital in a mass outpouring of grief for the young gang-raped woman who died Saturday.

Dikshit for no restrictions on India Gate demonstrations

December 29, 2012 at 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has sought lifting of restrictions on holding demonstrations in and around India Gate in memory of the gang-rape victim who passed away early Saturday.

13 days that stopped a nation

December 29, 2012 at 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) From Dec 16, when the 23-year-old was raped in a moving bus in Delhi, to Dec 29, when she died of her grievous injuries in a Singapore hospital, a sequence of 13 days that stopped a nation in its tracks:

Delhi Gang Rape Death: Sonia Gandhi says nation shares pain of of angry public, calls for calm

December 29, 2012 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec.29 (ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said that she was as distressed as the rest of the nation over the tragic death of the 23-year-old gang raped woman in Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital after battling for survival for 13 days, and added that every effort would be made to punish the guilty at the earliest.

Unfair to close down central Delhi, say residents

December 29, 2012 at 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Fearing largescale protests after the death of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, the government Friday closed down large parts of central Delhi, a move that attracted major flak from citizens who asked what police was afraid of.

TV report says Delhi CM Dikshit wants restrictions on peaceful protests lifted

December 29, 2012 at 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec.29 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is reported to have asked Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to lift the security-related restrictions on the holding of peaceful demonstrations in memory of the dead 23-year-old woman who was gang raped on the night of December 16.

Politicians, activists demand death penalty for rapists

December 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): The death of the 23-year old, who was assaulted in a moving bus in New Delhi, spurred an outpouring of grief and shame from politicians, activists and public, as their call for stringent anti-rape legislations grew louder.

India Gate, Raisina Hill fortified as Delhi Police urges people to maintain calm

December 29, 2012 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): The Delhi Police has urged people to maintain calm in wake of death of the gang-rape victim in a Singapore Hospital, announcing that India Gate, Raisina Hill and its surrounding areas that comprise the national capital's power centre would be closed for the general public.

PIL against prohibitory orders at India Gate

December 28, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) A PIL was filed Friday in the Delhi High Court challenging the imposition of prohibitory orders around India Gate during protests against the gang-rape of a young woman.

Don't commodify woman's sensuality, urges Shabana Azmi

December 28, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Celebration of a woman's sensuality was healthy but Bollywood's heroines would "do well to make more discerning choices", says actress and social activist Shabana Azmi.

Hundreds demand stricter anti-rape laws, victim critical in Singapore hospital (Roundup)

December 27, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Hundreds of protesters, mostly young people, came out on the streets Thursday after two days of relative peace, demanding strict rape laws, even as the gang-rape victim was in "an extremely critical condition" in a Singapore hospital.

Protesters demand better security for women

December 27, 2012 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) As the Delhi gang-rape victim battles for life in a Singapore hospital, hundreds of protesters Thursday held a sit-in demonstration to demand better safety and security for women in the country.

Gang-rape horror: Protestors hit Delhi streets again, demand stronger laws

December 27, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): As the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape survivor battles for life in a Singapore super-speciality hospital, scores of people marched towards the India Gate here on Thursday demanding more safety for women in the capital and a faster and more effective legal process for cases of sexual assault.

CCTV footage: Fresh notice to crime branch, Delhi Metro

December 27, 2012 at 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A court here Thursday issued fresh notice to Delhi Police crime branch and Delhi Metro on the pleas of two accused in a constable's death for preserving the Dec 23 CCTV camera footage of two stations.

Accused in cop's death want Metro CCTV footage preserved

December 26, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) On the pleas of two men accused of a constable's death during a protest, a Delhi court Wednesday issued notices to Delhi Metro and police for preserving CCTV footage of Rithala and Rajiv Chowk stations of Dec 23.

Probe ordered into gang-rape, row over cop's death (Roundup)

December 26, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The government Wednesday ordered a commission of enquiry to probe the Dec 16 brutal gang-rape of a woman in a Delhi bus as controversy spiralled over the death of a policeman in the violent street protests that erupted in the city.

Arrested protester has no money for bail

December 26, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) A 22-year-old man booked for rioting here could be confined to police custody if he does not pay Rs.10,000 for bail.

'Protesters killed my father', says constable Tomar's son

December 26, 2012 at 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Amid the ongoing row over Subhash Tomar's death, the Delhi Police constable's son on Wednesday said that his father was killed by the protestors at the India Gate.

Dead constable had no external injuries: hospital

December 26, 2012 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) A Delhi policeman who died after a gang-rape protest suffered no major external injuries, doctors said Wednesday, raising questions over police claims that he was brutally attacked by demonstrators.

RML doctors rejects Delhi Police's claims, says constable had no external injury

December 26, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Rejecting the claims of Delhi Police, the doctors of Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) hospital, who treated the succumbed constable on Tuesday morning following the severe injury said that he had no major external injury as no major injury marks found on constable's body..........................

Protest against gang-rape continues in Delhi

December 25, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi Police blocked roads in central Delhi and closed nine Metro stations for the third consecutive day as hundreds of protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim who is battling for life.

Protest against gang-rape continues in Delhi

December 25, 2012 at 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi Police blocked roads in central Delhi and closed nine Metro stations for the second consecutive day as hundreds of protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim who is battling for life.

'Injured' Pattinson to be part of 'sun-smart' campaign during Boxing Day Test

December 25, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Sydney, Dec 25(ANI): Injured Australian fast bowler James Pattinson will be the face of OPSM's Stare Down, a campaign aimed at encouraging cricket fans to wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from UV exposure, alongside Matthew Wade and Peter Siddle during the Boxing Day Test match against Sri Lanka in Melbourne.

Delhi gang rape: Constable injured during Sunday protest dies

December 25, 2012 at 10:13 AM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Delhi Police constable Subhash Chand Tomar, who was injured during baton charge on protesters at the India Gate on Sunday, died on Tuesday morning at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.

PM promises women's safety, rape victim critical (Roundup)

December 24, 2012 at 8:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The condition of the young woman brutally raped worsened Monday, as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged the nation to pray for her and vowed to check "monstrous" crimes against women.

Gang-rape protests shift to Jantar Mantar

December 24, 2012 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appealed for calm, hundreds of people, including school children, gathered in the city centre Monday demanding justice for the gang-rape victim and ensuring the safety of women.

Two ACPs suspended for negligence: Tijender Khanna

December 24, 2012 at 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Attempting to meet the growing demand for speedy justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejinder Khanna on Monday informed that two senior police officers have been suspended on grounds of negligence.

Gang-rape protests shift to Jantar Mantar

December 24, 2012 at 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appealed for calm, hundreds of people gathered in the city centre Monday demanding "justice" to the gang-rape victim here.

Injured constable still critical, say doctors

December 24, 2012 at 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Delhi Police constable who sustained severe injuries during the day-long protests at India Gate Sunday against the Dec 16 gang-rape of a woman here is still "critical" and continues to be on "ventilator support", a doctor said Monday.

Katju condemns police action, calls it a 'flagrant attack on democracy'

December 24, 2012 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): The chairman of Press Council of India (PCI), Justice (retired) Markandey Katju, has condemned the police action on journalists covering the events during the protests at the India Gate here, and sought action against the men in uniform.

Gang-rape protests: Delhi turns into fortress

December 24, 2012 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): The heart of the national capital turned into a fortress with police blocking roads leading to India Gate and Raisina Hill in the wake of violent protests over the past few days against the brutal rape of 23-year-old girl.

Shinde meets Delhi HC Chief Justice, discusses fast-tracking of gang-rape case

December 24, 2012 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde met Delhi High Court Chief Justice, Justice Darmar Murugesan, here today to discuss modalities for fast tracking the gang-rape case.

Shinde to meet Chief Justice of Delhi HC

December 24, 2012 at 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will meet Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, Justice Darmar Murugesan, here on Monday to discus the issue of fast tracking the gang-rape case.

Delhi gang-rape: Cop injured in protests at India Gate critical

December 24, 2012 at 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Delhi Police constable Subhash Tomar, who was critically injured in the violence at India Gate yesterday, is battling for his life at the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital here.

Manmohan, Putin meeting venue shifted from Hyderabad House to 7RCR

December 24, 2012 at 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) With India Gate and its surrounding area the scene of violent protests against a gangrape, the venue of the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday was changed from Hyderabad House to 7, Race Course Road.

Gang-rape protests: PM appeals for calm, says violence not justified

December 24, 2012 at 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Forced on the back foot by unprecedented public fury over the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old girl, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has appealed to all citizens of the country to maintain calm, saying violence is not the solution.

Gang-rape protests turn violent, scores injured (Intro Night Lead)

December 23, 2012 at 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Mass protests for the third straight day Sunday against the gang-rape of a young woman turned violent here, leaving scores injured, including one policeman in critical condition, and turning the India Gate area into a virtual war zone.

Several media persons injured in protests

December 23, 2012 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Several media persons were injured here Sunday in the clash at the India Gate between police and protestors demanding strict against rapists.

Delhi Police chief justifies action against protesters

December 23, 2012 at 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Expressing concern over the police crackdown against protesters at India Gate here Sunday, Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar said the incident was unfortunate but the situation warranted the action.

India Gate area to be cleaned up ahead of Putin visit

December 23, 2012 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) With Russian President Vladimir Putin arriving here Monday for a day-long visit, the civic agencies are planning to clean up the area around India Gate - the site of a mass protest and violence against a gang-rape.

Ramdev, ex-army chief join protests

December 23, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and former army chief V.K. Singh Sunday joined the protests against the gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman here and condemned the police crackdown on protesters voicing anger against the incident.

Dozens injured as gang-rape protests turn violent

December 23, 2012 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Mass protests for the third straight day Sunday against the gang-rape of a young woman turned violent here, leaving dozens injured and turning the India Gate area into a virtual war zone.

Sonia, Shinde agree on 14-point plan to deal more stringently with rape cases(National-Update-Delhi

December 23, 2012 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde have reportedly agreed to take several stringent steps to prevent incidents of rape.

Protest at India Gate: Live Update Sunday

December 23, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Police left no stone unturned to evacuate India Gate and the entire area from the clutched of protesters, however it was difficult to say that police remained successful in its effort. The event, which had displayed at the India Gate, was enough to show that the protesters agitating for the justice of gang rape victim succeeded in change the direction of the movement

Delhi gang rape: Retired SC judge likely to examine case, says Delhi Police official (Update-2 Gang

December 23, 2012 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): A senior Delhi Police officer on Sunday said it was likely that a retired Supreme Court judge would be appointed by the UPA Government to chair the judicial commission that has been tasked with the responsibility of examining the country's laws related to rape.

Delhi gang rape protests: Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit says Shinde should consider removing Delhi po

December 23, 2012 at 5:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): Congress lawmaker and spokesman Sandeep Dikshit has been quoted by a television channel as saying that Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde should consider removing Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar from his post for failing to control the public protests related to the December 16 gang rape of a 23-year-old woman.

Delhi gang rape: Violence again erupts at India Gate

December 23, 2012 at 5:48 PM

The situation along the Rajpath and India Gate including outside to Rashtrapati Bhawan is spinning to be out of control as after utilizing all the means to disperse the mob and agitators from these areas, Police have not succeeded to evacuate the area completely. Meanwhile reports say that protesters become violent

Ramdev slams police action on protesters

December 23, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev Sunday demanded justice for the Delhi gang-rape victim and condemned the police for "brutality" against protesters voicing anger against the incident.

Fury over rape turns India Gate into battle zone (Evening Lead)

December 23, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The heart of the Indian capital turned into a battle zone Sunday as thousands massed to denounce the brutal gang-rape of a young woman, with clashes between police and protesters leaving many injured.

Delhi Cabinet to meet, CM Sheila Dikshit to meet Shinde: TV report

December 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): The Delhi Cabinet is scheduled to meet at 5.30 p.m. this evening to review the situation arising out of the violent public protests against the central and state government's alleged inaction in connection with the December 16 gang rape of a 23-year-old woman on a running bus.

Delhi gang rape protests: Situation spinning out of control as violence escalates(Update-Gang Rape-

December 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): Protests related to the December 16 gang rape of a 23-year-old woman escalated late on Sunday afternoon, after a few lumpen elements reportedly hurled bricks, stones and whatever else they could lay their hands on, on city police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel deployed across the national capital's central vista.

Protests rage in capital, Sonia promises action

December 23, 2012 at 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Thousands of people, mainly the young, Sunday continued their noisy protests to denounce the gang-rape of a young woman, triggering clashes with police that left several injured.

Delhi gang-rape: Protesters target Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit

December 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): As the city continued to witness demonstrations against the gang rape of a 23-year-old woman, angry protesters at India Gate today manhandled East Delhi M.P. and Congress spokesperson Sandeep Dikshit.

Protests continue in capital, Sonia promises action

December 23, 2012 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Hundreds of people, mainly the young, Sunday continued their noisy protests against the gang-rape of a woman, sparking off sporadic clashes with polices.

Police evacuated India Gate, Protesters opposes move

December 23, 2012 at 12:25 PM

It was a tough hour for Police deployed at India Gate and Vijay chowk as due to Sunday, the number of protestors were likely to rise and there was a possibility to pitch a tough scene from the yesterday. However Police played its powerful role and succeeded in evacuating the India Gate from the protesters. Certainly it was not a easy task for the Police as protesters were ready to left no stone unturned in their stance and agitation.

Police evacuates India Gate, protesters refuse to budge

December 23, 2012 at 11:49 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The Delhi Police had a harrowing time early Sunday as they tried to remove protesters from India Gate, who had been agitating at the site since Tuesday demanding justice for the 23-year-old woman who was gang-raped and brutally assaulted in a bus a week ago.

Delhi rape: Raisina Hill turns battle zone as India demands justice (Intro-Roundup)

December 22, 2012 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The government Saturday faced the full blast of youth power as young men and women laid siege around Raisina Hill, the seat of power, demanding justice for a 23-year-old gangrape victim, forcing police to use canes, tear gas and water cannons on the undeterred crowd of thousands.

Golfers wear black ribbons to support Delhi rape victim

December 22, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Noida, Dec 22 (IANS) Led by tournament host Jeev Milkha Singh and Gaganjeet Bhullar, all golfers at the inaugural Shubhkamna Champions golf tournament showed their solidarity with the 23-year-old victim of the heinous Delhi gang rape by wearing black ribbons.

Delhi rape: Raisina Hill turns protest zone for justice (Third Lead)

December 22, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The country's highest seat of power - the Raisina Hill - was Saturday turned into a virtual battlefield as thousands of furious and determined youngsters marched towards Rashtrapati Bhavan, raising slogans and demanding justice for the 23-year-old woman who was brutally gang-raped and is battling for life.

R.P.N. Singh tries to pacify protestors demanding justice for gang-rape victim

December 22, 2012 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Amid sharp criticism for using tear gas shells and water canons to disperse protestors demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh on Saturday appealed to the people not to resort to any violence, and said that the government will take strict measures and actions against the rapists.

BJP accuses Government of taking Delhi gang-rape case casually

December 22, 2012 at 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government for using water canons and baton charging women and youth protesting over the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old girl, saying this act would add more fuel to the fire.

Massive protest against gang-rape at India Gate

December 22, 2012 at 10:53 AM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Thousands of people protesting against the torture and gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus and demanding safety for women converged at India Gate and marched towards Rashtrapati Bhavan here Saturday.

From streets to Raisina Hill, call for justice for rape victim grows (Third Lead)

December 21, 2012 at 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Seething with anger, hundreds of people Friday took to the streets with banners, shouting slogans and waving their fists in the air, demanding justice for the 23-year-old woman who was brutally gang-raped Sunday night and is battling for life.