News for '-nirbhaya'

FIR against Maliwal for naming raped teen

FIR against Maliwal for naming raped teen

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Maliwal dismissed the charge, saying she had not released the victim's name and that she was not scared of the FIR.

Despite ban, India's Daughter goes viral online

Despite ban, India's Daughter goes viral online

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

A YouTube user uploaded the 59 minute documentary on March 4 on the video sharing site.

Why people celebrated Hyderabad encounter

Why people celebrated Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Government data shows getting justice is a long-drawn-out process for rape victims.

Railways promises tickets within 5 minutes, better services soon

Railways promises tickets within 5 minutes, better services soon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A passenger should not have to wait for more than five minutes to buy a ticket from stations.

'Changing CMs doesn't help'

'Changing CMs doesn't help'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'It is not the chief minister who would have rung up and told the local police station to botch up the case.' 'No chief minister or chief secretary or DGP would like a case like this happening in their state.'

'No matter how many governments change, laws against women never change'

'No matter how many governments change, laws against women never change'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

'As a woman, we need to give right the upbringing to our sons, to respect, protect and help the weaker sex instead of bullying them. We should start doing this too, not just blame men. The judiciary needs to bring in some changes, so that people start fearing the law.' 'What excuse will you give for girls aged four to six getting raped and murdered? You can't blame them for their dressing sense.'

'Women must live within limits'

'Women must live within limits'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'When you sow a small plant, then you keep watch on it so that wild cattle should not eat that sapling.'

Hathras victim was 'killed by a ruthless govt': Sonia

Hathras victim was 'killed by a ruthless govt': Sonia

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

From the Congress party, I demand justice for the Hathras victim. India is a country for all and everyone has the right to live with dignity, Sonia said.

Mammootty, Mohanlal want justice for Jisha

Mammootty, Mohanlal want justice for Jisha

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Mohanlal, Mammootty, Manju Warrier and other celebs seek justice for Kerala's Nirbhaya.

LS passes bill to make minors punishable for heinous crimes

LS passes bill to make minors punishable for heinous crimes

Rediff.com7 May 2015

insisting that it had tried to strike a 'fine balance' to ensure that no injustice was done to innocent children.

No ground to erase death penalty in Indian law, says SC

No ground to erase death penalty in Indian law, says SC

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The apex court, which dismissed the review pleas filed by three of the four death row convicts of the sensational December 16, 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case, said the courts cannot be held for committing any illegality in awarding capital punishment in "appropriate cases" till death penalty remains in the penal code.

Revoke ban on BBC documentary: Editors Guild of India

Revoke ban on BBC documentary: Editors Guild of India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Editors Guild of India has appealed to the government to revoke the ban on the telecast of the BBC documentary, depicting the aftermath of the brutal gangrape and murder of Nirbhaya in 2012, saying the move was "wholly unwarranted".

Will new Juvenile law reduce crime?

Will new Juvenile law reduce crime?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

'Given that 95 per cent of rapes are committed by adults and only 5 per cent by juveniles, these 95 per cent of rapes will continue to take place, so what women's safety are we talking about?'

Do you question a rape survivor?

Do you question a rape survivor?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

I am only suggesting greater sensitisation and understanding of adults' sexual and lifestyle choices, says Shekhar Gupta.

Justice can never be instant: CJI after Hyderabad encounter

Justice can never be instant: CJI after Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The Hyderabad incident had sparked demands of swift punishment to rape convicts. The news of the 'encounter' killing led to celebrations in some quarters and concern in others.

MHA gets Rs 1.03 lakh crore for border infra, police modernisation

MHA gets Rs 1.03 lakh crore for border infra, police modernisation

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The ministry has got Rs 1,03,927 crore for 2019-20 which is 4.9 per cent more than Rs 99,034 crore given in 2018-19.

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana', a scheme for women's emancipation

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana', a scheme for women's emancipation

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced in his maiden Budget Speech that government would focus on campaigns to sensitise people of this country towards the concerns of the girl child and women.

2 convicted for raping 5-year-old girl in Delhi in 2013

2 convicted for raping 5-year-old girl in Delhi in 2013

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

"Collective conscience of the society shaken. In our society, minor girls are worshipped as goddess," the POCSO court said.

Only Modi can develop India: Chandrababu Naidu

Only Modi can develop India: Chandrababu Naidu

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said only BJP's PM nominee Narendra Modi could bring about overall development in the country.

'The rape is a black mark on society'

'The rape is a black mark on society'

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'Kerala society is more advanced than any other society in India and everybody is more aware of the laws and how to proceed against the accused. So, you cannot blame Kerala based on the crime records,' says state home minister Ramesh Chennithala.

'Didn't he hear her screams?'

'Didn't he hear her screams?'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

'The 17-year-old boy, who pulled out Nirbhaya's intestines, should have got the harshest punishment because he was not human at the time.' 'Instead, he was given a sewing machine and some money to have a new beginning!' 'Are we giving out incentives?' 'Are we telling our unemployed youth that if they do something like this, the government will give them jobs?'

'Bad behaviour will surface, it will show'

'Bad behaviour will surface, it will show'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

'The biggest advantage a company has in today's day and age is its reputation.' 'When something of this nature takes place, their reputation takes a beating.'

Blame women also for getting raped, says NCP leader. BOO her!

Blame women also for getting raped, says NCP leader. BOO her!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Do you think NCP leader Asha Mirje deserves a boo for her sexist remarks?

'Is Modi supposed to plant nails on roads?'

'Is Modi supposed to plant nails on roads?'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'There is no democracy, and in fact, there is some kind of monarch ruling.' 'They are protecting themselves and they are scared.''

People unhappy over no new train announcements

People unhappy over no new train announcements

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu tabled the Railway Budget on Thursday

Sonia misled women in name of security: Modi

Sonia misled women in name of security: Modi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Raking up the December 16 gang rape case and the infamous Tandoor murder case, Narendra Modi on Friday attacked Sonia Gandhi over the issue of security of women and said women are not even safe in the Congress.

Don't Forgive! Don't Forget!

Don't Forgive! Don't Forget!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The young woman who was raped on December 16 gave us courage. To stand up. To protest the crimes that had been committed against us. To fight back.

It's time to deliver on women's bill, say female MPs

It's time to deliver on women's bill, say female MPs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

While the Rajya Sabha had exactly six years ago passed the Women's Reservation Bill, the legislation has since been pending in Lok Sabha.

Tanishq's single mom ad to Hollywood: How Priyanka Bose broke stereotypes

Tanishq's single mom ad to Hollywood: How Priyanka Bose broke stereotypes

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Every time she takes to the stage, the actress has a bold message to share.

Mary Kom and Saina condemn growing rape cases in India

Mary Kom and Saina condemn growing rape cases in India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

M C Mary Kom, who is also a sitting Rajya Sabha MP, said the alarming increase in the number of rapes in the country has left her feeling "hurt and helpless" while star shuttler Saina Nehwal condemned the 'ghastly crimes'.

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Verdicts paving the way for construction of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya and India's multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal with France were 2019's landmark imprints of the Supreme Court, which also found itself at the centre of a controversy with then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi being accused of sexual harassment before getting the clean chit.

Jatayu takes flight in Hyderabad temple to prevent rapes

Jatayu takes flight in Hyderabad temple to prevent rapes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'Every person is a Jatayu, each one of you can be Jatayu, both men and women,' says temple priest behind the group set up to prevent atrocities on women and young girls.

Does India need 'encounter specialists'?

Does India need 'encounter specialists'?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'India has a conviction rate of about 25% for serious crimes. This means that 75% of the time the police probably get the wrong suspect, and this makes murdering them in an encounter more morally problematic for the officers concerned.' says Aakar Patel.

Anti-women remarks by lawyers: BCI head terms it unwarranted

Anti-women remarks by lawyers: BCI head terms it unwarranted

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra has termed "unwarranted" the alleged anti-women remarks of certain lawyers, including a defence counsel of the December 16 gangrape convict.

'#IndiasDaughter is a wake up call. It doesn't shame the nation'

'#IndiasDaughter is a wake up call. It doesn't shame the nation'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Incredible India, soon at a website near you

Incredible India, soon at a website near you

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Close to 200 webcams are likely to be installed across the country

Convicts can't challenge death penalty endlessly: SC

Convicts can't challenge death penalty endlessly: SC

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

"The finality of death sentence is extremely important and a condemned prisoner should not be under the impression, that the death sentence remains open ended and can be questioned by them all the time," the SC said.

Delhi 2012 gang rape convicts to hang, SC rejects review plea

Delhi 2012 gang rape convicts to hang, SC rejects review plea

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The apex court said the death row convicts failed to point out 'error apparent on the face of record' in the judgment.

Install panic button feature in all existing phones: DoT

Install panic button feature in all existing phones: DoT

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The software patch will provide facility similar to panic button which at the press of '9' or '5' will generate a call to single emergency telephone number '112', the order said.

There's a little bit of Salman Khan in all men

There's a little bit of Salman Khan in all men

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

None of us men who is guilty of such behaviour has the moral right to upbraid Salman Khan, says Prasanna D Zore.