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6000 applications suggest amends to law on sexual attacks

6000 applications suggest amends to law on sexual attacks

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2012

The three-member committee of jurists headed by former chief justice of India Justice J S Verma, constituted to give recommendations on amending laws to provide speedier justice and enhanced punishment in sexual assault cases, has received more than six thousand applications till Monday morning.

India Gate, Raisina Hill, metro stations shut for public

India Gate, Raisina Hill, metro stations shut for public

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2012

Anticipating protests following the death of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, the Delhi police on Saturday stepped up security in the capital closing India Gate and Raisina Hill for the public besides 10 Metro stations

Delhi gangrape victim admitted to Singapore hospital

Delhi gangrape victim admitted to Singapore hospital

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2012

Official sources said passport and Singapaore visa for the girl and some of her family members who will accompany her in the air ambulance was handed over to her on Wednesday night after it was facilitated by the External Affairs Ministry.

Delhi police commissioner: I will NOT quit

Delhi police commissioner: I will NOT quit

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2012

Delhi Commissioner of police Neeraj Kumar, whose resignation has been demanded by Congress Member of Parliament Sandeep Dikshit and several other political parties has made it clear that he is not planning to quit.

Time to believe in police, paramilitary forces: Omar

Time to believe in police, paramilitary forces: Omar

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2012

Pushing for partial withdrawal of controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday discounted suggestions that this will benefit terrorists, saying it is time to believe in the state police and paramilitary forces

Nab all Delhi bus rapists at once: Shinde to police

Nab all Delhi bus rapists at once: Shinde to police

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2012

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde summoned Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Tuesday, and directed him to use all the available resources and nab the culprits behind the rape and assault of the 23-year-old physiotherapist who is battling for her life in a Delhi hospital.

Nobody should lay down his life for India: Martyr's dad

Nobody should lay down his life for India: Martyr's dad

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Narinder Kumar Kalia, father of Kargil War martyr Captain Saurabh Kalia, is a heart-broken man.

'Ravi Shankar wanted music to reach the right people'

'Ravi Shankar wanted music to reach the right people'

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2012

It was an immensely sad day for students of Ravi Shankar Institute of Music and Performing Arts in Delhi.

Ready to quit for future of Indian athletes: Chautala

Ready to quit for future of Indian athletes: Chautala

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2012

Abhay Chautala, who was elected president of the Indian Olympic Association, which was subsequently banned by the International Olympic Committee earlier this week, told rediff.com on Friday evening he will 'take a decision whether to move the court or not in due course of time'.

Who are we to ask Sachin to quit?, asks Bedi

Who are we to ask Sachin to quit?, asks Bedi

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2012

Former India skipper Bishan Singh Bedi refuses to join the calls for Sachin Tendulkar to call it a day from Test cricket.

Several attempts made to marginalise the CBI: A P Singh

Several attempts made to marginalise the CBI: A P Singh

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2012

Outgoing Central Bureau of Investigation Director A P Singh looks back at his tenure as the chief of the country's premier investigating agency. He spoke exclusively to Rediff.com's Onkar Singh.

26/11 commando struggles for recognition, pension

26/11 commando struggles for recognition, pension

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2012

Former NSG commando Surender Singh, who risked his life while fighting the terrorists during the 26/11 attacks, finally exposes his predicament after not receiving pension for the last 13 months. Priyanka reports from New Delhi.

Better late than never: BJP on Kasab hanging

Better late than never: BJP on Kasab hanging

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2012

"Better late than never. Kasab's hanging will act as a balm on the wounds of the people of Mumbai but their wounds are still fresh. They will get relief only when Kasab's handler's across the border are brought to justice," BJP senior vice president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said.

'Both his critics and friends will miss Balasaheb'

'Both his critics and friends will miss Balasaheb'

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2012

Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray never compromised on issues of national importance, former BJP president Venkaiah Naidu tells rediff.com's Onkar Singh

Vaishnodevi-like temple to come up on Swiss Alps

Vaishnodevi-like temple to come up on Swiss Alps

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2012

With a view to spread India's devotional culture in Switzerland, Sudhir Sharma, a London-based businessman, has decided to set up a temple in green hill tops.

We will oppose FDI: AB Bardhan

We will oppose FDI: AB Bardhan

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2012

One thing is clear we will continue our fight against FDI, says Bardan.

'Too early to say whether Gadkari will get another term'

'Too early to say whether Gadkari will get another term'

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Syed Shahnawaz Hussain spoke to rediff.com's Onkar Singh about the recent controversy surrounding party chief Nitin Gadkari and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's remarks about Shashi Tharoor.

'The BJP will win by two-thirds majority in Himachal'

'The BJP will win by two-thirds majority in Himachal'

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Anurag Thakur, son of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal and president of the Bhartiya Yuva Janata Dal, is confident that the Bharatiya Janata Party will return to power in the state with more than two-thirds majority.

Gadkari fumes at lack of support from BJP leaders

Gadkari fumes at lack of support from BJP leaders

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari is reportedly upset about the fact that he has been left high and dry by party leaders in the wake of the corruption allegations made against him by activist Arvind Kejriwal and by certain media reports. Senior party leaders who had promised to come to his defence have now backed out, leaving the BJP president fuming.

Is Omar Abdullah's wife going to join the BJP?

Is Omar Abdullah's wife going to join the BJP?

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2012

Bhartiya Janata Party's top leadership has been trying to avoid queries on whether Payal Singh, wife of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, is joining the party. Omar and Payal been estranged for a while now. Payal is living separately in New Delhi at Akbar Road and is trying to find a footing in the political sphere.