68,000 cases of rape in 2009-11 but only 16,000 convictedNearly 68,000 rape cases were registered across the country during 2009-11 but only 16,000 rapists were sentenced to prison, presenting a dismal picture of conviction of sexual offenders.
Six Indian institutes among 150 top think-tanksSix Indian research institutes, including Centre for Civil Society (CCS), are among top 150 global think-tanks in the annual list released by the University of Pennsylvania for the year 2012.
Karnataka Budget session tomorrow; uncertainty looms over BJP govt's fateThe Jagadish Shettar govt, surviving on a wafer thin majority following resignation of 14 MLAs, faces a threat in the backdrop of threat by Yeddyurappa loyalists to quit.
Snow avalanche kills two in UttarakhandA woman and a youth were killed by a snow avalanche in Dehradun district, disaster management authorities said here today.
Dalai Lama's visit to Kumbh cancelled due to security reasonsThe proposed visit of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to the Maha Kumbh congregation here has been cancelled due to security reasons, a senior Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader said today.
Industry views will be considered while framing media policy, Manish Tewari saysManish Tewari has assured the media and advertising fraternity that the industry views will be taken into full consideration while framing policies relating to the sector.
GNLA rebels kill two jail officials in MeghalayaRebels of the outlawed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) killed two jail officials in an attack on a Meghalaya prison late Saturday, police said Sunday.
Haryana pineline scam: Deputy commissioner orders FIR against 5 govt officials, many othersJhajjar deputy commissioner, Ajit Balaji Joshi, has ordered registration of an FIR against around a dozen persons, including five agriculture department officials, in the subsidy scam related to laying of underground pipelines.
Congress to screen Majithia CD during Moga bypoll campaignOverlooking the warning issued by Punjab Vidhan Sabha speaker, the Congress has decided to screen cabinet minister Bikram Majithia mouthing expletives, during the Moga bypoll campaign.
Quashing of institution tax a blow to Punjab govtThe quashing of notification of the Punjab government, by Punjab and Haryana high court, for levying institution tax will leave the already cash strapped government poorer by at least Rs 150 crore.
Moga byelection: Jain, Sathi file nomination papersJoginderpal Jain and Vijay Sathi, on Saturday, filed the nomination papers for February-25 Moga byelection.
Indian prisoner's body may arrive late: Pakistani advocateBody of Indian prisoner Chamel Singh who was beaten to death in Pakistan's Kot Lakhpat Jail may not arrive in India in the near future.
Shimla tops HP in crimes against women casesShimla tops the list of districts in cases pertaining to domestic violence and crimes against women in the state, followed by Mandi and Kangra.
Striving hard to promote winter sports in Lahaul-SpitiA team comprising 100 persons from tribal Lahaul-Spiti, under the leadership of 63-year-old Norbu Panse, an ex-serviceman, are working hard on the snow-covered slopes for the past 31 years with an aim to host international-level winter games in Manali some day.
Jyoti murder-accused MLA alleges threat to life, seeks protectionMLA Ram Kumar Chaudhary, who is currently cooling his heels inside Ambala Central jail in the Jyoti murder case, has claimed threat to his life and sought police protection.
Alumni donation: Ohio's gain is Chandigarh's lossWhen US-based philanthropist, business tycoon and Punjab Engineering College (PEC) alumnus Monte (Manmohan) Ahuja, 66, wanted to pay back to his alma mater, he was forced to choose Ohio State University, where he studied after passing out of PEC.
Cash-at-judge's door' case: Court dismisses Justice Yadav's pleaA special CBI court in Chandigarh on Saturday dismissed an application filed by Justice Nirmal Yadav, former judge of Punjab and Haryana high court and an accused in the 'cash-at-judge's door' case.
MP court sends resort manager to police custody for raping touristA court in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday remanded Deepak Vishwakarma, manager of Jungle Inn resort in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve for allegedly drugging and raping a South Korean tourist.
MBAs, doctors, engineers surrender soul to service and prayersUnder the mentorship of 46-year-old Rakeshbhai Jhaveri, or Bapaji as he is called, bright young Indian men and women from across the world are signing up — to live a minimalistic life.
Taunts start at home for the obese: StudyFamilies, especially extended families, apparently play a key role in "weight-based victimization" of obese people.
Rock on, says CM to Kashmir's first all-girl bandJammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday led the chorus of support for the Valley's first all-girl Sufi rock band — 'Pragaash' (light) — that was forced to quit live performances after abuses on social media.
Suryanelli case: Chandy backs Rajya Sabha deputy chairmanChief minister Oommen Chandy has ruled out a reinvestigation into the 1996 Suryanelli rape case.
Open to revisions in anti-rape bill: GovtThe government on Saturday said it was open to consultation and revision in the ordinance amending the criminal laws relating to rape, amid protests from a section of the political class as well as women's rights groups to its provisions.
Allow abortions up to 24 weeks, national women's panel saysThe National Commission for Women (NCW) has advised the Union health ministry to push the time limit for abortions from 20 weeks of pregnancy to 24.
Bastawade gives account of how Koda siphoned moneyEnforcement directorate officials questioning Anil Bastawade for the past two days have got vital clues on how the close aide of former chief minister Madhu Koda siphoned off money through the hawala channel.
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