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Top 10 Events that Shook India's Political Scene in 2012

The year 2012 witnessed several popular and controversial political events.

Dec 31, 2012

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Delhi Government's Helpline for Women in Distress Will Launch on Monday Evening

The launch of Delhi government's round-the-clock helpline for women in distress has been delayed due to technical glitches.

Dec 31, 2012

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New Anti-rape Law May Impose Chemical Castration, 30-Year Imprisonment on Offenders

The new anti rape law proposal drafted by the Congress Is likely to include chemical castration and up to 30 years of imprisonment for the rapists

Dec 30, 2012

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India Mourns as Gang-Rape Victim Put to Rest; Chorus for Justice Continues [PHOTOS]

The body of the 23-year-old rape victim, who succumbed to her injuries in a Singapore hospital, was cremated in New Delhi after arriving early Sunday.

Dec 30, 2012

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Delhi Gang-Rape Accused To Face Murder Charges

The six accused in the brutal gang-rape and assault which caused the death of a 23-year-old paramedical student on Saturday morning would be chargesheeted with murder, said police sources.

Dec 29, 2012

Delhi Gang-Rape Victim Dies: CM Appeals for Peace, Capital on Alert

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit condoled the death of the Delhi gang-rape victim and appealed to people to maintain calm and peace at the time of this terrible loss.

Dec 29, 2012

Congress Rules Out Action Against Abhjit Mukherjee over Sexist Comment

India's ruling Congress said that no action will be taken against the president's son Abhjit Mukherjee for his comments against anti-rape women protesters that kicked off a row on Thursday.

Dec 28, 2012

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Launches Political Career On Fifth Anniversary Of Benazir Bhutto's Assassination

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the 24-year-old son of former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto and of President Asif Ali Zardari, launched his political career on Thursday- the fifth anniversary of his mother's assassination in front of 200,000 plus gathering at the family mausoleum in Pakistan's Sindh province.

Dec 27, 2012

Abhijit Mukherjee Draws Ire for ‘Women Find Anti-Rape Protest Fashionable' Remark; Offers Unconditional Apology

In what was seen as a derogatory remark about women protestors in the ongoing anti-rape demonstration, President Panab Mukherjee's son Abhijit said women find it 'fashionable' to fight for such causes.

Dec 27, 2012

Delhi Gang-Rape Victim Shifted to Singapore Hospital; May Receive Intestine Transplant

The 23-year-old medical student, whose brutal attack by six men rocked the nation and triggered one of the biggest protests in Delhi, was flown to Singapore on Wednesday in a last-ditch effort to save her.

Dec 27, 2012

Narendra Modi Takes Oath as Gujarat CM Amid Presence of Top Politicians

After a historic win in the Gujarat Assembly elections last week, Narendra Modi was sworn in as the state's chief minister in the presence of several top politicians on Wednesday.

Dec 26, 2012

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Delhi Gang Rape Protest: Constable Collapsed Not Beaten, Says Eyewitness

Dismissing Delhi Police's claim that constable Subhash Tomar died after being assaulted by the anti-rape protesters, an eyewitness identified as Yogendra said that Tomar was not beaten down by the protesters but had collapsed while walking.

Dec 26, 2012

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Shinde Justifies Police Crackdown at India Gate

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde seemingly compared Delhi Gang rape protesters to Maoists and justified police crackdown at India Gate.

Dec 24, 2012

Delhi Gang Rape: Victim Continues to be Critical, PM Singh Appeals for Calm After Protests Turn Violent

The condition of the 23-year-old para-medical student, who was gang-raped by six in a moving bus on December 16, continues to be critical.

Dec 24, 2012

Delhi Gang Rape: Home Minster Shinde Announces Measures for Women's Safety; Govt to Set Up Enquiry panel

Taking cognisance of the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in Delhi, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde announced on Saturday a string of measures to ensure safety of women across the country.

Dec 23, 2012

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