Minor rape victim in lockup, blow for UP Police
byLucknow, April 9 (IANS) Desperately looking for an image makeover, the Uttar Pradesh Police suffered a major setback when a 10-year-old who was allegedly…
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No emergency contraception for most rape victims in Mexico
byMexico City, April 9 (IANS/EFE) Women who are rape victims in Mexico lack any sure way to get the emergency contraception they have a…
Errant builder told to pay over Rs.50 lakh to flat applicant
byNew Delhi, April 9 (IANS) A builder who failed to start a Greater Noida residential project on time has landed in trouble as a…
Femen activists protest topless before Putin
byHanover (Germany), April 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Activists from the feminist group Femen launched another topless protest Monday, targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin as he…
India to explore solution to Saudi work policy: Khurshid
byNew Delhi, April 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Monday that India is in touch with the Saudi Arabian government over the…
SC issues notice to centre on curbing hate speeches
byNew Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the government on a petition seeking framing of guidelines to curb elected…
Gang-rape: Report sought from Tihar on accused’s plea
byNew Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The fast track court hearing the Dec 16 Delhi gang-rape case Monday sought a response from Tihar Jail superintendent…
Erring city public transporters don’t display mobile or landphone numbers in Shimla
byShimla: Crowded and unorganised public transport system of Shimla city is a frustrating experience for any commuter and whats more, registering complaints against errant…
Week’s breather for Sunil Mittal, six others in 2G case (Roundup)
byNew Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday offered partial relief to Bharti Airtel chief Sunil Mittal and six others by directing the…
Ray of hope for Pakistani Hindu refugees
byNew Delhi, April 8 (IANS) There was a ray of hope for 479 Pakistani Hindu refugees facing deportation from India as their visas expired…