Monday, December 31, 2012

Global rights bodies slam India for 'weak' rape laws

Global rights bodies slam India for 'weak' rape laws

Global rights bodies slam India for 'weak' rape laws

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 04:36 PM PST

The Indian government has come under attack from global human rights bodies for its inadequate laws against sexual violence or treatment of survivors.

2013: watch out for them this year

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 04:22 PM PST

They are names that have showed promise. But much more is expected from them in the year ahead. Here's looking at what some big names from their respective fields — cinema, sports, music, fashion, innovation, food, technology and books — have to say about these shining stars.

14 people die of cold in UP as cold wave intensifies in north India

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 04:03 PM PST

The entire swath of north India, extending from Rajasthan to Bihar, experienced its worst winter temperatures in decades on Monday as at least 14 people died of cold in UP alone, pushing the death toll this season to around 100.

Curfew in Pulwama, Kashmir observes shutdown

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 04:01 PM PST

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of the ruling National Conference castigated the army for "opening fire on civilians" without any provocation.

More cases of alleged sexual assault reported from Punjab, Haryana

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 03:31 PM PST

Amid outrage and condemnation against the brutal Delhi gang-rape, more cases of alleged sexual assault were reported from Punjab and Haryana on Monday.

Punjab unveils steps to combat crime against women, kids

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 03:29 PM PST

Punjab government announced a slew of measures, including lodging of gender-related cases at the complainants' residences instead of police stations, to effectively combat crimes against women and children.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh haveli in Pak losing its sheen

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 03:28 PM PST

Land grabbers in Pakistan have completely brought down the front portion of the haveli of "Sher-e-Punjab" Maharaja Ranjit Singh situated in Gujranwala, historian Surinder Kochhar said on Monday.

No snow, yet hotels houseful in Himachal Pradesh

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 03:21 PM PST

Weathermen forecast a dry New Year's eve with no snow. However, sunny skies attracted scores of tourists to the hill state.

Haryana: Top cop backtracks after statement furore

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 03:09 PM PST

A day after a senior Haryana police officer advised women to stay indoors in order to stay safe during New Year eve's celebrations, widespread television coverage of his statement led him to clarify that the press release issued in his name didn't have his sanction.

Himachal Pradesh congress MLA withdraws bail application

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 03:08 PM PST

Himachal Pradesh Congress MLA Ram Kumar Chaudhary, who is wanted in connection with the murder case of a 24-year-old dalit girl, withdrew his anticipatory bail application from the Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday.

Woman gang-raped by six in Bhiwani village

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 03:03 PM PST

A married woman was reportedly gang-raped by six men, three of them minors, in Kakdauli Hatti village of Bhiwani district. The incident occurred on Saturday but the victim informed the police on Monday evening after which the police registered a case.

Haryana khaps oppose death penalty to rapists

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:55 PM PST

Haryana's khap panchayats, which had earlier suggested lowering the marriageable age of girls as a solution to curb rape cases, have now opposed the death penalty to rape convicts, saying it can be misused.

Punjab doctor arrested for raping woman

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:50 PM PST

A doctor in Ludhiana, Punjab allegedly raped a girl after invited her to the city promising to get her admission in a post-graduate course. He has been arrested and sent to police remand till January 1.

Haryana: Engineering college student arrested for raping dalit classmate

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:48 PM PST

Haryana police arrested a 19-year-old student of a private engineering college for allegedly abducting and raping his dalit classmate in Kurukshetra, Haryana.

Uttarakhand government takes measures to prevent crimes against women

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:47 PM PST

In order to check spurt in crimes against women, Uttarakhand government on Monday decided to launch a toll free helpline for women to file complaints against eve-teasing, molestation and other such crimes.

No tie-up with BJP, Congress for 2014: Jayalalithaa

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:40 PM PST

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa on Monday ruled out an alliance with either the Congress or the BJP for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, saying that both parties worked against the state on the Cauvery issue.

Darul Uloom Deoband bans smartphones; handsets of 14 students seized, destroyed

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:34 PM PST

In a move to ward off "corrupting influence" on young students, Asia's largest Islamic seminary, the orthodox Darul Uloom Deoband, on Monday banned the use of multimedia mobile phones on its campus.

Soon, cabin baggage may not need tags

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:30 PM PST

Air travellers will no longer be required to show a printout of their tickets to enter airports. The government has now allowed them to show e-tickets on mobiles, laptops or tablets to security personnel at airport entry points.

Attackers cut up, ate Assam planter's body

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:24 PM PST

One of the main accused in Mridul Kumar Bhattacharya's murder has made the shocking revelation that five of them had chopped up the tea planter's body with swords and some even ate bits of it.

Assam: Few of tea planter's killers ate bits of his body

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:24 PM PST

One of the main accused in Mridul Kumar Bhattacharya's murder has made the shocking revelation that five of them had chopped up the tea planter's body with swords and some even ate bits of it.

Delhi rape prompts US, UK advisories

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:21 PM PST

Have the Delhi gang-rape protests set off a travel scare among foreign tourists? Both the United States and United Kingdom have reviewed their travel advisories asking their citizens to avoid central Delhi and monitor news to avoid demonstrations.

BJP distances itself from 'ban skirt' call

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:19 PM PST

The BJP was quick to distance itself from the remark made by a party MLA in Rajasthan demanding that the government ban skirts in school. Party spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said that there was a change needed in the mindset of the people.

Suspend MPs, MLAs with rape taint: PIL

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:18 PM PST

Amidst continuing public outrage over Delhi's gang-rape incident, a former woman IAS officer has moved the Supreme Court seeking immediate suspension of MPs and MLAs who are facing trial in crimes against women.

Suspend MPs, MLAs with rape taint: PIL

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:18 PM PST

Amidst continuing public outrage over Delhi's gang-rape incident, a former woman IAS officer has moved the Supreme Court seeking immediate suspension of MPs and MLAs who are facing trial in crimes against women.

Chidambaram: I'm not as foolish as you think I am

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 02:11 PM PST

Reacting to the remarks made by DMK chief M Karunanidhi that he is a potential prime ministerial candidate, finance minister P Chidambaram on Monday said he knows his limitations.
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