Crime

Draconian Laws Against LGBT Must Be Repealed: UN

Terming the fight against homophobia as a core part of battle for human rights, United Nations General Secretary Ban-Ki-moon in strong words called for repeal of draconian laws used to criminalize and punish LGBT. "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights promises a world that is free and equal, and we will only honour that promise if everyone-without exception-enjoys the protection they deserve.", he said in his message to the International Forum on the International Day Against Homophobia an...

May 19, 2013

IPL Spot-Fixing: Ajinkya Rahane and Brad Hodge under Police Scanner

It seems that pandora's box has been opened and many more shocking reveletions are expected to pour out during the interrogation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scam suspects.

May 17, 2013

IPL 2013: Sreesanth, Chandila and Chavan Ruin Rajasthan Royal's Splendid Run [PHOTOS]

The Rajasthan Royal's performance this season has been praised by one and all after making it to the Play-Offs following their consistent performance under Rahul Dravid's leadership but the allegation of spot-fixing involving three of its players has ruined their splendid run in Indian Premiere League (IPL) 2013.

May 16, 2013

Railway Bribery Scam: Bansal Took ₹15 Lakh from Son's Firm; Family CA Became Bank Director

Railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's alleged involvement in a bribery scam took a new turn with records pointing to an unsecured loan of ₹15 lakh, allegedly sanctioned to the minister in 2011 by Theon Pharmaceuticals.

May 10, 2013

Supreme Court Clears FDI in Retail Sector, Says 'Consumer is King'

In what could come as a big relief to the Centre after being dogged by several corruption charges and scams, the Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the government's proposal to allow 51 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the multi-brand retail sector.

May 2, 2013

Delhi Rape Case: 6-year-old Girl Raped and Mutiliated, Found Bleeding in Public Toilet

A six-year-old was found bleeding and howling in pain in a public toilet in Delhi with grave injuries to her neck and genitals.

Apr 27, 2013

Delhi Minor Rape Case: Second Accused Arrested in Bihar

The second accused in the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi was arrested in Bihar, police said on Monday.

Apr 22, 2013

Delhi Rape: Protests Spread in Delhi; Police Offered ₹ 2000 Bribe to Victim's Father [PHOTOS]

The recent rape case of five-year-old girl by the neighbor in Delhi has triggered protests in the national capital, reawakening concern about women safety.

Apr 20, 2013

Thane Building Collapse: Police Confirm Builders Bribed Civic Officials

Police probing into the illegal building collapse in Thane have confirmed that the builders had bribed civic officials to keep mum on the construction of the building.

Apr 7, 2013

Odisha Dowry Harassment Case: Ex-MLA Raghunath Mohanty Arrested

Former Odisha minister Raghunath Mohanty and his wife were arrested from West Bengal 15 days after daughter-in-law filed a dowry harassment complaint against his family, said police.

Mar 30, 2013

DCP Sanjay Banerjee 'Accidentally' Shot Himself, Claims Wife

The wife of late Maharashtra ATS DCP Sanjay Banerjee claimed that her husband "accidentally" shot himself.

Mar 28, 2013

Maharashtra ATS DCP Who Shot Himself was Unpaid for 8 Months

The family of the Maharashtra ATS DCP who shot himself at a restaurant on Saturday was not paid his salary for eight months.

Mar 25, 2013

German Rape Case: Bitti Mohanty Brought to Kannur; What Happens Now?

Kerala police on Monday brought rape convict Bitti Mohanty to Kannur after his identity was verified with Rajasthan police, reported Press Trust of India.

Mar 19, 2013

Corporal Punishment: 6 Year Olds Chained, Forced to Clean School Toilet

In a shocking incident, three students of Class 1 were chained and paraded around the school by their teacher who also made them clean the school toilet, on Wednesday in Dadar, a surburban area in Mumbai.

Mar 18, 2013

Minor Drugged, Raped and Dumped on Highway by Two

A property broker and his friend were arrested on Friday for allegedly drugging, raping and dumping a minor.

Feb 23, 2013