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Dec 27, 2013 Raped twice on the same night: "It's shameful and beyond savagery-- a 20-year-old girl was gangraped by two groups of men on the same night in Pondicherry. And one among the 15 brutes is a minor. Even as the police have managed to apprehend most of the accused, the victim lies in a government hospital, hinging between life and death."
Dec 27, 2013 Foreign trip for 30 Karnataka MLAs even as state battles drought: "30 MLAs from Karnataka are planning to go on a trip to the Amazon rain forests and waterfalls and they are calling it a study tour. The trip is costing Rs 7 lakh per head and is scheduled even as the state is battling acute drought."
Dec 25, 2013 NUJS faculty says Justice Ganguly undermined ideals, demands his exit: "In more embarrassment for retired Supreme Court judge AK Ganguly in the sexual harassment case, the National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) faculty has demanded that the institute disassociate itself from him. In a letter written to NUJS administration, the faculty has said that he undermined the ideals of the institute."
Dec 25, 2013 Bankrupt Karnataka funds junket for MLAs: "A contingent of MLAs from Karnataka is planning to embark on a 10 to 12-day tour of Brazil, Argentina and Peru next month, sparking a controversy over the proposed jaunt when parts of the state are hit by drought."
Dec 24, 2013 Victim tears into Ganguly's defence: "A former law intern, who accused ex-Supreme Court judge A K Ganguly of sexual harassment, has hit back at him for denying the charges and hinted that she may file a police complaint. "Those who have been spreading rumours and politicising the issue, are doing so out of prejudice and malice to obfuscate the issue and escape scrutiny and accountability," the intern wrote on her blog on Legally India. Her comments came a day after Justice Ganguly had written an eight-page letter to Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam, denying that he had sexually harassed the intern and alleging there was a "palpable design" to malign him because of the judgements he had given against "powerful interests"."
Dec 24, 2013 19 year old fights back sexual predator: "The courage and presence of mind of a 19 year old in Karnataka has now become an example. The young woman fought back her attacker so hard that he had to flee the spot where he intended to rape her. She is the symbol of fighter spirit for the entire nation."
Dec 24, 2013 Driver turns doctor in UP: "In yet another case of shameful medical negligence in Uttar Pradesh, a driver who works for a government hospital in Fatehpur district was caught on camera assisting a doctor in an operation theatre. But when confronted with questions, the hospital authorities blatantly denied such an occurence depite being caught on tape."
Dec 24, 2013 Minor raped in taxi in Kolkata: "In an incident that is a reminder of the gruesome Park Street rape case, a 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped in a locality close to Park Street. The minor was pulled into a taxi by a man who was known to her. The main accused has been arrested, but the police are yet to nab the driver of the taxi."
Dec 24, 2013 Vadra deals: BJP seeks probe: "Deputy leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Ravi Shankar Prasad along with two other BJP MPs have written a letter to the Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje demanding that a commission be set up to probe the land deals of Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra. Mounting its attack on Vadra, BJP has claimed Vadra flouted rules in his land deals."
Dec 23, 2013 Kejriwal set to form government in Delhi with Congress support today: "It is a big day ahead for the Aam Aadmi Party as it is all set to stake claim to form the next government in Delhi on Monday. The Political Affairs Committee meeting of the party has begun."
Dec 23, 2013 We knew Adarsh report will be rejected, says Justice Patil: "Retired High Court judge JA Patil, who headed the two-member commission probing the alleged Adarsh Housing Society scam, said that he was aware that the report will not be accepted by the Maharashtra government as it had indicted several former chief ministers of the state. Seven people including former chief ministers Ashok Chavan, Sushil Kumar Shinde and the late Vilasrao Deshmukh have been indicted in the report. Shinde is currently the Home Minister of India."
Dec 23, 2013 BJP slams Maharashtra governor over decision on Adarsh report: "The Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded Maharashtra Governor be recalled for his decision not to prosecute former chief minister Ashok Chavan in the Adarsh housing society scam. Governor K Sankaranarayanan had exercised his report not to prosecute Chavan even after Adarsh commission report indicted the former chief minister along with 22 others in the housing scam."
Dec 23, 2013 Is Congress protecting the guilty in the adarsh scam?: "Retired High Court judge JA Patil, who headed the two-member commission probing the alleged Adarsh Housing Society scam, said that he was aware that the report will not be accepted by the Maharashtra government as it had indicted several former chief ministers of the state. Seven people including former chief ministers Ashok Chavan, Sushil Kumar Shinde and the late Vilasrao Deshmukh have been indicted in the report. Shinde is currently the Home Minister of India."
Dec 21, 2013 MEA 'bent' rules to favour Devyani Khobragade: "Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade had been a go-getter right from the day she entered Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and got what she wanted, thanks to her 'influential' IAS father and benevolent political connections."
Dec 19, 2013 Sexual harassment case: Justice Ganguly once again says he won't quit: "Justice AK Ganguly has once again reiterated that he will not resign as West Bengal Human Rights Commission Chairperson over allegations of sexually harassing a law intern. Ganguly said on Thursday that he would rather apply a wait and watch policy over the developments into the case."
Dec 19, 2013 Mulberry trees cut to please Omar?: "In an instance that testifies to the sheer sycophancy of authorities towards their superiors, officials in Jammu and Kashmir have blatantly flouted state laws. They have clinically felled protected mulberry trees to clear the area for the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's chopper. The move has been slammed by the Opposition parties of the state."
Dec 19, 2013 Former SC judge plays victim card: "Former Supreme Court Justice A K Ganguly plays victim card, says he was not given the affidavit."
Dec 19, 2013 Adarsh scam: Governor declines sanction to prosecute Ashok Chavan: "In a set back to the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Adarsh Housing Society scam, the Governor exercised his discretion to decline sanction to prosecute former chief minister Ashok Chavan in the case. Chavan one of the 13 to be chargesheeted by the CBI will now effectively not stand trial for the adarsh society scam. The CBI believed that Chavan played a key role by entering into a criminal conspiracy to grant illegal permissions for quid pro quo. Chavan specifically was accused of approving additional FSI to Adarsh society in exchange for two flats for his relatives."
Dec 19, 2013 Violation of US law must be dealth accordingly, says lawyer: "Martina Vandenberg, a lawyer representing domestic workers in the United States of America, defended US authorities over the arrest of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade by saying that diplomats are not allowed to underpay their domestic workers and they cannot also lie to the authorities to get a visa."
Dec 18, 2013 Should Justice Ganguly be criminally prosecuted for sexual harassment?: "Amidst growing uproar over his resignation, retired Supreme Court judge AK Ganguly has reiterated his stand and said that he will not resign from the post of Chairman of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission. 'I have explained everything to the Supreme Court Committee. I will not resign and step down from the post of WBHRC,' Justice Ganguly said."
Nov 20, 2013 The culture is sexist, there's lack of will to change it: Woman lawyer: "A woman lawyer, who had blogged that a senior advocate harassed her, spoke to CNN-IBN Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose on what prompted her to reveal the incident. She in fact said that the culture itself is sexist and there's lack of will to change it."
Nov 19, 2013 Another lawyer alleges harassment: "Days after a junior lawyer levelled serious allegations of sexual harassment by a senior Supreme Court judge in her blog, another lawyer who practiced in New Delhi for 6 years- followed suit- claiming sexual advances by a senior lawyer, stating that it is most rampant in her profession."
Nov 19, 2013 Woman brutally attacked with a machete inside Bangalore ATM: "The woman, manager at Corporation Bank, entered the ATM in which no security guard was present, to withdraw cash when the assailant followed her inside and brought down the shutter before threatening her with the weapon"
Nov 17, 2013 Debate: What next for Air India?: "Around 400 passengers and crew of an Air India flight from Jeddah to Mumbai via Hyderabad on Friday (November 15) had a mid-air scare when a cockpit panel indicated that one of the doors was not properly locked, forcing the plane to return soon after take off. The Boeing 747 Jumbo flight AI 964 on Jeddah-Hyderabad-Mumbai route with 380 passengers and 12 crew members took off from the Saudi Arabian city early this Friday morning. But as soon as it was airborne, a warning light blipped in the cockpit about one of the aircraft doors, airline sources said. "The plane AI 964 turned back at Jeddah following door indication coming on during climb,""
Nov 17, 2013 Debate: It's now Sonia vs Modi - 1: "In the first place, he should know that the system was made by his father (Rajiv Gandhi), his grand-mother (Indira Gandhi) and great grand-father (Jawaharlal Nehru) for 60 years during their rule. "It is they who made the system. It is they who distorted it and misused it for their personal gains. When they know that it is the time to go, they are talking about systems,"Modi said"
Nov 17, 2013 Debate: It's now Sonia vs Modi - 2: ""Madam, please come here after doing your homework. If you do not have information, please sit with Raman Singhji and then come. Please do not give such statements,"
Nov 17, 2013 Rao lashes out at politicians, says they have done little for research: "Venting out the dissatisfaction in the scientific community over 'inadequate' funding, Bharat Ratna awardee and eminent scientist CNR Rao on Sunday had an angry outburst as he called politicians 'idiots' for giving them 'so little'."
Nov 17, 2013 Rahul Gandhi must apologise to Muslims for ISI remark: Jairam Ramesh: "Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the Muslim community for his remarks that Muslim youth were in touch with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence."
Nov 17, 2013 Jairam Ramesh blames media for twisting his statement on Rahul: "Senior Congress leader and Rural Development minister Jairam Ramesh on Sunday clarified that he did in no way ask Rahul Gandhi to apologise to the minority community for associating them with Pakistan's secret intelligence service, saying that his comments were twisted by the media."
Nov 17, 2013 After onions and tomatoes, salt prices touch Rs 100: "After onions and tomatoes, it is the price of salt that is hitting the roof in the state of West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and Meghalaya. There is panic buying of salt after rumours of a shortage spread like wildfire prompting shopkeepers to cash in and sell salt over Rs 100 per kg in some places."
Nov 15, 2013 Common salt not for common man?: "Rumors of shortage of salt triggered panic in Bihar and North Bengal resulting in long queues to get hands on the suddenly expensive staple. Even as police have arrested three persons for spreading rumours and cracked down on hoarders, the spike has taken a political colour with the Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) playing the blame game."
Nov 15, 2013 'Can those who sell nation be rulers?': "The tea boy storm continues to rage with BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi renewing attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Naresh Agarwal. Questioning his mentality, Modi has asked if it is a crime to be poor in the same breath he also lashed out at the Congress, claiming that it would be better to have a tea seller as the Prime Minister than have people at the top post who don't hesitate to betray the nation."
Nov 14, 2013 Residents of Campa Cola society fight for their home: "The stand-off between the Mumbai Police and the residents of the Campa Cola housing society took an ugly turn on Tuesday as the residents refused to let go of their homes, where they have been living for over 20 years. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials have now threatened to disconnect power and water supplies to the illegal flats in the Campa Cola society in Worli."
Nov 14, 2013 Debate: Delhi's dirty poll campaign - 1: "The allegations against Vardhan were levelled in July, 1996 that a maid was raped at his official residence."
Nov 14, 2013 Debate: Delhi's dirty poll campaign - 2: "When the issue was raised in Delhi Assembly, Vardhan had strongly denied the allegations and offered to undergo DNA test."
Nov 14, 2013 West Bengal's protective potato politics: "It's a political move which has once again hit the common man's pocket. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's move to clamp down on potato export to Odisha and Jharkhand has left the aam aadmi in a lurch. Potato prices have skyrocketed in Odisha and Jharkhand and the Chief Ministers of the two states have appealed to Mamata to not impose the restriction. Meanwhile outraged trader associations and citizens in Odisha are now threatening to ban export of fish and block the highway which is used to transport food products from Andhra Pradesh to West Bengal."
Nov 14, 2013 Was judge threatened & pressurised?: "The Mamata Banerjee Government is facing some serious allegations from west Bengal's judicial set up. Sandeep Manna, a Chief Judicial Magistrate has levelled charges against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader of forcing him to issue summons to a Congress leader in a defamation case. The men in question have refuted all charges but the Left has strongly hit out at the West Bengal Government."
Nov 14, 2013 Haryana: Cong versus Ashok Khemka: "IAS officer Ashok Khemka came in the spotlight when he challenged the Robert Vadra- DLF land deal in Haryana last year. But perhaps he is still paying the price for raising his voice against the powerful. Khemka has been transferred for the 46th time, replaced by the Haryana Government, this time under the pretext of sending him on election duty. While Khemka has challenged this order, his transfer has triggered a massive political fight between the Congress and the BJP."
Nov 14, 2013 SP leader's personal swipe at Guj CM: "In what can only be called as a downright insult to merit -- controversial Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agrawal took a jibe at BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi -- claiming that a tea vendor can never be the Prime Minister. In doing so Agrawal has not only revealed himself, but has also mocked the many leaders who have risen to great heights in politics only on merit. The comment has triggered a political fight and the demand for an immediate apology is escalating."
Nov 14, 2013 Jaitley call records case: Six including three policemen arrested: "Six people including three policemen and three private detectives have been arrested in connection with BJP leader Arun Jaitley's call detail records case."
Nov 14, 2013 FTP: Should Bharat Ratna awardees be kept out of political debates?: "After singer Lata Mangeshkar backed BJP prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for prime minister's post, Mumbai's Congress chief Janardhan Chandurkar by demanded that the country's highest civilian honours bestowed on those who praise communal forces should be withdrawn. Another Congress leader Nitesh Rane reminded the singer should thank Maharashtra for her legacy. Rane said Mangeshkar should reconsider her support for Modi."
Nov 14, 2013 Is Sachin's last Test a social occasion for VIPs?: "On the day when batting genius Sachin Tendulkar is playing his farewell Test match at his home turf, Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, CNN-IBN found out that several touts were selling complimentary club tickets at exhorbitant rates in black. The touts were caught on camera saying that the price could go as high as Rs 10,000- Rs 15,000 once India bats."
Nov 14, 2013 BSP MP Dhananjay Singh now booked for rape: "After being arrested in connection with the torture and murder of his maid-servant, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) parliamentarian Dhananjay Singh has been booked for raping a 42-year-old married woman"
Nov 13, 2013 The Last Word: Is transparency in political parties' funding critical?: "The reports of funding of the Aam Aadmi Party has drawn everyone's attention as the party have been able to collect around Rs 20 crore and most of them being foreign funds. The party claims that the funding is done by NRI's with Indian passport. CNN-IBN's Karan Thapar discussed the issue with the panel of experts."
Nov 13, 2013 FTP: Agenda for Change: Is CBI Director product of a patriarchal mindset?: "Faced with stinging criticism, outrage and demands to step down, CBI Director Ranjit Sinha on Wednesday expressed regret and apologised for his 'enjoy rape if you can't prevent it' comment."
Nov 13, 2013 Is it difficult for women to speak out in sexual harassment cases involving the powerful?: "In a shocking case in Delhi, a custodian of law has allegedly himself broken the laws. A young lawyer has claimed that a recently retired Supreme Court judge had sexually harassed her when she was interning with him."
Nov 13, 2013 Campa Cola stand off: Are citizens paying a price for the builder-politician-official nexus?: "The stand-off between the Mumbai Police and the residents of the Campa Cola housing society took an ugly turn on Tuesday as the residents refused to let go of their homes, where they have been living for over 20 years. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials have now threatened to disconnect power and water supplies to the illegal flats in the Campa Cola society in Worli."
Nov 13, 2013 Manipur: Almost all encounters in the state are fake, says NHRC: "In the hearings after their visit to Manipur, the National Human Rights Commission has stated that many encounter cases in the state appeared to be fake."
Nov 13, 2013 Youngsters who will drive India forward losing patience: Mukesh Ambani: "Reliance Industries Ltd Chairperson Mukesh Ambani has warned that India's youngsters who have to drive the nation forward are losing patience. 'The aspirations of the youngsters is phenomenal today and the youth is India's strength,' he said in Mumbai on Tuesday."
Nov 13, 2013 Under fire CBI chief Ranjit Sinha regrets his 'enjoy rape' comment: "Faced with stinging criticism, outrage and demands to step down, CBI Director Ranjit Sinha on Wednesday expressed regret and apologised for his 'enjoy rape if you can't prevent it' comment."
Nov 13, 2013 EC warns Rahul Gandhi, says he should be careful in his poll speeches: "The Election Commission on Wednesday expressed displeasure over Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's remarks linking Pakistan ISI with Muzaffarnagar riot victims. The Election Commission advised Rahul to be more circumspect in public utterances during election campaigns. 'Portions of your speech were not in consonance with letter and spirit of the model code of conduct,' the Commission said."
Nov 13, 2013 Government files affidavit in SC opposing autonomy to the CBI: "The government on Wednesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing autonomy to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The government in its affidavit said that the CBI chief cannot be given the status of an ex-officio secretary as it will amount to centering too much power in one authority."
Nov 13, 2013 Ranjit Sinha's foot-in-mouth moment, compares betting with rape: "The Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha had a foot-in-mouth moment during the agency's golden jubilee celebrations as he compared betting with rape. He said, 'What is the harm if we legalise betting, above all do we have enforcement agencies? It is very easy to say its like if you can't prevent rape you enjoy it, so its better to have it legalised and earn some revenue.'"
Nov 12, 2013 BMC to disconnect power, water of illegal Campa Cola society flats: "The stand-off between the Mumbai Police and the residents of the Campa Cola housing society took an ugly turn on Tuesday as the residents refused to let go of their homes, where they have been living for over 20 years. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials have now threatened to disconnect power and water supplies to the illegal flats in the Campa Cola society in Worli."
Nov 12, 2013 Ready for probe but Congress and BJP must be investigated too: AAP: "The Aam Aadmi party has said that it welcomes the probe announced by the Home Minister regarding its funding but wants the Congress and BJP investigated too. The government had on Monday said that it will investigate the source of funds of the AAP."
Nov 12, 2013 AAP targeted by Cong as it has gained immense popularity: Kejriwal: "As Congress-led UPA Government announced a probe into the source of funding of the Aam Aadmi Party, Arvind Kejriwal alleged that his party is being targeted as it has gained immense popularity."
Nov 12, 2013 Police must register FIR in cognizable offences: SC: "Registration of an FIR in cognizable offences is mandatory, ruled the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Clarifying that no preliminary inquiry by a police official is permissible as a condition for registering FIR in cognizable offences, the court ruled that action can be taken against officers for not doing the same."
Nov 12, 2013 SC panel to probe harassment allegations against former judge: "The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a 3-member committee to be set up to probe allegations of sexual harassment against a former apex court judge. A woman lawyer had in a blog claimed that she was sexually assaulted by the judge in December 2012."
Nov 11, 2013 Debate: Controversy over AAP funding - 2: ""As per ADRs analysis, the total income of the six national political parties - Congress, BJP, BSP, NCP, CPI and CPI(M) -- between 2004-05 and 2011-12 was Rs 4,895.96 crores," it said. Of the total of Rs 4,895.96 crores, around 75 per cent of their income, Rs 3,674.50 crores, came from unknown sources."
Nov 11, 2013 Debate: Controversy over AAP funding - 3: "The party, which has collected around Rs 19 crore till date as donations from 63,000 people including a host of NRIs, has been under attack from Congress and BJP over foreign funding."
Nov 11, 2013 Debate: Controversy over AAP funding - 1: "Accusing the government of a "witch hunt" for ordering a probe into its foreign funding, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday (November 11) said it has broken no law and demanded a similar inquiry against other political parties."
Nov 11, 2013 No tickets for Sachin's farewell Test?: "The rush for ticketts for master blaster Sachin Tendulkar's last appearance in Tests caused the website selling the tickets online to crash. With the MCA not allowing sales of tickets at the Wankhede stadium counter, Mumbai, the decision has left many fans disappointed."
Nov 11, 2013 Row over Sartaj-Separatists meet: "If provocation at the border wasn't enough, Pakistan has decided to needle New Delhi on Indian soil. The meeting between separatists and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's special envoy - Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz - has once again brought to focus India's diplomacy. Why was Sartaj Aziz allowed to meet separatists on Indian soil? And, by allowing the meet to go on, has India once again committed a diplomatic blunder?"
Nov 11, 2013 Is the government decision to probe AAP's foreign funding driven by pure electoral politics?: "Trouble seems to be brewing for the Aam Aadmi Party as the government has now ordered a probe into the party's funding. Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has said that the government has received complaints stating that the party is receiving foreign funding. AAP has collected Rs 19 crore as donations from cross section of people, most of them are the first-time donors to a political party."
Nov 11, 2013 The Last Word: Is the PM's decision not to attend CHOGM a blunder?: "Under immense pressure from Tamil parties, the Centre has decided that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will not go to Colombo to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet (CHOGM). External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will lead Indian delegation at CHOGM."
Nov 11, 2013 UP: Digvijaya shares dais with Tauquir Raza in Sambhal: "Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh shared the dais with Muslim Cleric Maulana Tauquir Raza Khan in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. Ironically, this comes just days after the Congess party slammmed the AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for meeting Raza."
Nov 11, 2013 Congress not confident of opinion polls' transparency, integrity and methodology: Sibal: "Law Minister Kapil Sibal cleared the air on the Congress party's decision to ban opinion polls saying that his party had concern regarding the way opinion polls are conceived. Speaking to CNN-IBN's Karan Thapar on Devil's Advocate, Sibal said that the Congress party was not confident of the transparency, integrity and methodology used by opinion polls."
Nov 11, 2013 PM writes to Lanka President, explains reasons for skipping CHOGM: "Manmohan Singh has written a letter to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressing regret for not attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet (CHOGM). According to sources, the PM in his letter has said that he respects the value of CHOGM but there are compelling reasons because of which he could not attend the meet."
Nov 11, 2013 Delhi polls: Dissent within BJP over alleged dynasty politics: "As the battle for states heats up, questions are being raised as to whether dynastic politics is determining ticket distribution. Not just the Congress but other political parties like the BJP too are now defending handing over tickets over family connections."
Nov 11, 2013 Government orders probe into Aam Aadmi Party's source of funding: "Trouble seems to be brewing for the Aam Aadmi Party as the government has now ordered a probe into the party's funding. Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has said that the government has received complaints stating that the party is receiving foreign funding."
Nov 11, 2013 'MHA has sent notice to AAP party': "Sources tell TIMES NOW that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent a notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) a week back. This is in a questionnaire format on all counts of which the AAP will have to reply to the Ministry under the provisions of the FCRA. MHA is expecting the AAP to reply with in a reasonable period of time. Sources say after the AAP sends its reply the FCRA wing of the Ministry, it will review whether there has been any violations of the provisions of the FCRA or not."
Nov 11, 2013 Fighting AAP, what about the rest?: "As the Centre goes after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to probe foreign funding - Team Arvind Kejriwal is throwing back a counter question to challenge both the Congress and the BJP. They're asking both parties to be accountable and reveal complete details of funds received."
Nov 9, 2013 Hooda's Minister in bribery scandal: "A bribe scandal has hit the Hooda Government. Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader Abhay Chautala revealed a CD at a press conference claiming that the Haryana's Health Minister Rao Narendra was caught on tape accepting a bribe."
Nov 9, 2013 Postmortem report nails Jagriti's lies: "Delhi police has released the autopsy report of Jagritis domestic help Rakhi Bhadra which shows she died because of excessive torture. Singh and Jagriti were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the death of Rakhi and the alleged "merciless" torture of a minor domestic help in their employ. Rakhis body, with several injury marks on her legs, chest and arms, was recovered from Singh's South Avenue residence on Monday evening. The minor domestic help had told police that Jagriti used to regularly beat them up. The domestic helps were allegedly tortured and thrashed by Jagriti with sticks, iron rods, clothes iron and even metallic deer horns."
Nov 9, 2013 'Burnt for complaining against MLA': "In a shocking case of lawlessness, a woman in Chhattisgarh was brunt alive after she repeatedly raised her voice against an influential BJP MLA Krishna Mohan Bandhi and his personal assistant (PA) who allegedly raped her. The police has now arrested the PA even as the BJP MLA roams scot-free."
Nov 9, 2013 Politicians, celebrities flout norms, name relatives for Padma awards: "An RTI query has revealed that Padma awards recommendations are not always done on the basis of merit with politicians and celebrities flouting norms to often pitch for their friends and relatives. The RTI revealed that Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan has recommended both his sons Ayaan and Amaan for Padma awards. Congress leader known for his close connections with film world recommended Sridevi and Anil Kapoor."
Nov 9, 2013 If PM doesn't get a big stage it's not our fault, says Yashwant Sinha: "Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha hit out at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying, 'Our leaders make big speeches from big stages because people listen. If Prime Minister doesn't get a big stage or crowd it's not our fault.'"
Nov 9, 2013 I-Day speech row: Is the government trying to control TV news content?: "After advocating a ban on opinion polls, the Congress party on Thursday decided to boycott television debates on opinion polls. The Congress, staring at a massive defeat if pre-poll surveys by news channels are right, defended its warning to electronic media on the coverage of PM's Independence Day speech and called opinion polls unscientific."
Nov 9, 2013 Did not nominate only relatives for Padma awards, says Congress MP: "Congress leader T Subbarami Reddy on Saturday rebuffed accusations of recommending only friends and relatives for the prestigious 2013 Padma awards. He stressed that the awards are based on merit and they recommend people, but there is a panel which will choose on merit and discard other recommendations."
Nov 8, 2013 Is Congress paranoid about 2014 polls, Narendra Modi?: "Seeking a ban on opinion polls, pulling out its spokespersons from any debate on poll surveys, the Congress is now hitting out at global investment firm Goldman Sachs for predicting positive results for the Indian economy on the basis of opinion polls which show that Narendra Modi-led NDA could win the next general election."
Nov 8, 2013 Indian Mujahideen, CBI will hold ground for Congress in 2014: Modi: "Continuing his pitch against the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party Prime Ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of going easy towards terror outfits and using the CBI. Addressing a rally in Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh, Modi said that the Indian Mujahideen and CBI will hold ground for the Congress in 2014."
Nov 7, 2013 Stung by reports of debacle, Congress to boycott TV opinion poll debates: "The debate over the freedom of the Press is raging with the UPA government launching a full-fledged war against the media. Congress spokespersons will now boycott TV debates on opinion polls with the party arguing that they are unscientific."
Nov 7, 2013 BJP rakes up 19-year-old spy scandal: "BJP today alleged that former Gujarat DGP R B Sreekumar levelled charges of fake encounters against the Narendra Modi's government as a quid pro quo for the UPA dispensation giving him a clean chit in ISRO spy case "fabricated" by him."
Nov 7, 2013 Testimonies of BSP MP's maid reveal horrific tales of torture: "Horrifying details have emerged from another domestic help of BSP MP Dhananjay Singh's wife Jagriti Singh, who is facing murder charges in the death case of one of her domestic helps. The domestic help Meena Sardar has alleged that Jagriti spat on her food, served it on the floor and forced her to eat it without using her hand."
Nov 6, 2013 FTP: BSP MP, wife arrested after maid's death: Is abuse of domestic help increasing?: "Bahujan Samaj Party MP Dhananjay Singh and his wife Jagriti Singh were taken into police custody after they were arrested in connection with the death of their 35 year old household help. Another of the Singh's domestic help, a minor, has also spoken about how Jagriti used to hit, beat, tonsure and torment all other help."
Nov 6, 2013 Is vote bank politics inevitable in Indian politics?: "After Aam Aadmi party chief Arvind Kejriwal met Muslim cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Kejriwal tried to control the damage by saying that he didn't know that Maulana Tauqeer had issued fatwas."
Nov 6, 2013 Women murdered in Mumbai: "One city, two brutal crimes and the victims: Women. One murdered in the most cold blooded manner by the man she wanted to marry and another allegedly raped and killed by her own father for choosing a man whom he disapproved of. Two chilling stories of crime once again raise questions about the maximum city's safe image."
Nov 6, 2013 Rape survivor fights for justice: "A 16-year-old girl gangraped in Mumbai continues to fight for justice. The girl was first tricked and then gang raped by her own friends. The police then refused to even file an FIR. Now the girl continues her fight, demanding that the rapists be hanged."
Nov 6, 2013 Explosive allegations by actress against Cong MP Kurup: "Malayalam actress Shweta Menon may have retracted her complaint against Congress MP Peethambara Kurup, but TIMES NOW has accessed the FIR in the Shweta Menon case detailing what happened in Kollam last week. In the explosive FIR, the actress details how the Congress MP misbehaved with the actress on more than one occasion, but the Congress still continues its staunch defence of Kurup saying that the matter is now closed."
Nov 6, 2013 Convicted rapist Biti Mohanty gets bail: "Nearly eight months after he was arrested from Kannur, a Kerala court today (November 6) has granted bail to VIP rapist Biti Mohanty alias Raghav Rajan, but he will remain in jail because he has been unable to fulfil bail conditions."
Nov 6, 2013 Central minister's faux pas: "Minister of State for Home RPN Singh today committed a faux pas when he said the NDA government had failed to provide security to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated in 1991."
Nov 6, 2013 B'lore: New borns left on hospital floor: "A government hospital in Bangalore is a nightmare for patients who cannot afford expensive medical treatment-- pregnant women are made to share beds and new born babies are kept lying on the floor. While the facilities are crippled, authorities are completely indifferent to the plight of the poor."
Nov 6, 2013 Fresh trouble for Indo-UAE deal?: "A massive controversy broke out on Wednesday (November 6) over the controversial aviation deal between India and the UAE. TIMES NOW has accessed a PMO note through an RTI which underlines serious concerns and the impact of the controverisal avaition deal. PMO note highlights how the aviation bonanaza deal will lead to the loss of business and reduction on long haul traffic from India."
Nov 6, 2013 Released, Geelani spreads venom: "The Omar government's decision to release separatist leader to Syed Ali Shah Geelani triggered a huge fight. Moments after the leader was released, he made a call to boycott the elections, further raising questions about Omar government's decision. The CM for now has defended his action but both the Congress and the PDP have accused the National Conference of conspiracy."
Nov 6, 2013 Domestic help abuse case: Act is condemnable, strict punishment should be given, says Cong: "A domestic help at Bahujan Samaj Party MP Dhananjay Singh's residence has died under mysterious circumstances in New Delhi. The Police has arrested the MP and her wife Jagriti Singh for the death of the domestic help."
Nov 6, 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts case cracked, IM's Ranchi module behind it: sources: "Intelligence agencies have told CNN-IBN that the Bodh Gaya blasts case has been cracked. Intelligence sources have confirmed that the Indian Mujahideen's Ranchi module was behind the blasts."
Nov 6, 2013 RPN Singh's faux pas, blames BJP for Rajiv Gandhi's lax security: "Minister of State for Home RPN Singh on Wednesday made a huge faux pas by blaming the Bharatiya Janata Party for not providing adequate security to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi who was assassinated during an election campaign in 1991. He said, 'The BJP was in power with the then government when Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated. Rajiv Gandhi had maximum threat perception and was provided with only a sub-inspector and he lost his life.'"
Nov 6, 2013 Police charge Asaram with rape, human trafficking: "After over two and a half months of investigation Jodhpur police has filed the charge sheet against self styled godman Asaram and his four aides in the case of sexual assault on a minor on August 15."
Nov 5, 2013 Lawmakers face the law: "Two Parliamentarians have been held within a span of 20 minutes in the national capital this evening (November 5). A BJP MP has been picked up over an RTI activist's murder and a BSP MP for possible involvement in covering up a minor's killing. Do the arrests prove that for many Parliamentarians, once elected, it's a free ticket to lawlessness?"
Nov 5, 2013 Two MPs arrested for alleged role in different murder cases: "A BJP MP and a BSP MP were on Tuesday arrested in connection with separate murder cases in the national capital. CBI arrested BJP MP Dinu Bogha Solanki in the murder case of RTI activist Amit Jethwa who had waged a crusade against illegal mining in Gir Forest in Gujarat. In another case, BSP MP Dhananjay Singh along with his wife was arrested by the Delhi Police of torturing their domestic help for 10 months resulting in her death."
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Dec 27, 2013 Raped twice on the same night: "It's shameful and beyond savagery-- a 20-year-old girl was gangraped by two groups of men on the same night in Pondicherry. And one among the 15 brutes is a minor. Even as the police have managed to apprehend most of the accused, the victim lies in a government hospital, hinging between life and death."
Dec 27, 2013 Foreign trip for 30 Karnataka MLAs even as state battles drought: "30 MLAs from Karnataka are planning to go on a trip to the Amazon rain forests and waterfalls and they are calling it a study tour. The trip is costing Rs 7 lakh per head and is scheduled even as the state is battling acute drought."
Dec 25, 2013 NUJS faculty says Justice Ganguly undermined ideals, demands his exit: "In more embarrassment for retired Supreme Court judge AK Ganguly in the sexual harassment case, the National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) faculty has demanded that the institute disassociate itself from him. In a letter written to NUJS administration, the faculty has said that he undermined the ideals of the institute."
Dec 25, 2013 Bankrupt Karnataka funds junket for MLAs: "A contingent of MLAs from Karnataka is planning to embark on a 10 to 12-day tour of Brazil, Argentina and Peru next month, sparking a controversy over the proposed jaunt when parts of the state are hit by drought."
Dec 24, 2013 Victim tears into Ganguly's defence: "A former law intern, who accused ex-Supreme Court judge A K Ganguly of sexual harassment, has hit back at him for denying the charges and hinted that she may file a police complaint. "Those who have been spreading rumours and politicising the issue, are doing so out of prejudice and malice to obfuscate the issue and escape scrutiny and accountability," the intern wrote on her blog on Legally India. Her comments came a day after Justice Ganguly had written an eight-page letter to Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam, denying that he had sexually harassed the intern and alleging there was a "palpable design" to malign him because of the judgements he had given against "powerful interests"."
Dec 24, 2013 19 year old fights back sexual predator: "The courage and presence of mind of a 19 year old in Karnataka has now become an example. The young woman fought back her attacker so hard that he had to flee the spot where he intended to rape her. She is the symbol of fighter spirit for the entire nation."
Dec 24, 2013 Driver turns doctor in UP: "In yet another case of shameful medical negligence in Uttar Pradesh, a driver who works for a government hospital in Fatehpur district was caught on camera assisting a doctor in an operation theatre. But when confronted with questions, the hospital authorities blatantly denied such an occurence depite being caught on tape."
Dec 24, 2013 Minor raped in taxi in Kolkata: "In an incident that is a reminder of the gruesome Park Street rape case, a 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped in a locality close to Park Street. The minor was pulled into a taxi by a man who was known to her. The main accused has been arrested, but the police are yet to nab the driver of the taxi."
Dec 24, 2013 Vadra deals: BJP seeks probe: "Deputy leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Ravi Shankar Prasad along with two other BJP MPs have written a letter to the Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje demanding that a commission be set up to probe the land deals of Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra. Mounting its attack on Vadra, BJP has claimed Vadra flouted rules in his land deals."
Dec 23, 2013 Kejriwal set to form government in Delhi with Congress support today: "It is a big day ahead for the Aam Aadmi Party as it is all set to stake claim to form the next government in Delhi on Monday. The Political Affairs Committee meeting of the party has begun."
Dec 23, 2013 We knew Adarsh report will be rejected, says Justice Patil: "Retired High Court judge JA Patil, who headed the two-member commission probing the alleged Adarsh Housing Society scam, said that he was aware that the report will not be accepted by the Maharashtra government as it had indicted several former chief ministers of the state. Seven people including former chief ministers Ashok Chavan, Sushil Kumar Shinde and the late Vilasrao Deshmukh have been indicted in the report. Shinde is currently the Home Minister of India."
Dec 23, 2013 BJP slams Maharashtra governor over decision on Adarsh report: "The Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded Maharashtra Governor be recalled for his decision not to prosecute former chief minister Ashok Chavan in the Adarsh housing society scam. Governor K Sankaranarayanan had exercised his report not to prosecute Chavan even after Adarsh commission report indicted the former chief minister along with 22 others in the housing scam."
Dec 23, 2013 Is Congress protecting the guilty in the adarsh scam?: "Retired High Court judge JA Patil, who headed the two-member commission probing the alleged Adarsh Housing Society scam, said that he was aware that the report will not be accepted by the Maharashtra government as it had indicted several former chief ministers of the state. Seven people including former chief ministers Ashok Chavan, Sushil Kumar Shinde and the late Vilasrao Deshmukh have been indicted in the report. Shinde is currently the Home Minister of India."
Dec 21, 2013 MEA 'bent' rules to favour Devyani Khobragade: "Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade had been a go-getter right from the day she entered Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and got what she wanted, thanks to her 'influential' IAS father and benevolent political connections."
Dec 19, 2013 Sexual harassment case: Justice Ganguly once again says he won't quit: "Justice AK Ganguly has once again reiterated that he will not resign as West Bengal Human Rights Commission Chairperson over allegations of sexually harassing a law intern. Ganguly said on Thursday that he would rather apply a wait and watch policy over the developments into the case."
Dec 19, 2013 Mulberry trees cut to please Omar?: "In an instance that testifies to the sheer sycophancy of authorities towards their superiors, officials in Jammu and Kashmir have blatantly flouted state laws. They have clinically felled protected mulberry trees to clear the area for the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's chopper. The move has been slammed by the Opposition parties of the state."
Dec 19, 2013 Former SC judge plays victim card: "Former Supreme Court Justice A K Ganguly plays victim card, says he was not given the affidavit."
Dec 19, 2013 Adarsh scam: Governor declines sanction to prosecute Ashok Chavan: "In a set back to the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Adarsh Housing Society scam, the Governor exercised his discretion to decline sanction to prosecute former chief minister Ashok Chavan in the case. Chavan one of the 13 to be chargesheeted by the CBI will now effectively not stand trial for the adarsh society scam. The CBI believed that Chavan played a key role by entering into a criminal conspiracy to grant illegal permissions for quid pro quo. Chavan specifically was accused of approving additional FSI to Adarsh society in exchange for two flats for his relatives."
Dec 19, 2013 Violation of US law must be dealth accordingly, says lawyer: "Martina Vandenberg, a lawyer representing domestic workers in the United States of America, defended US authorities over the arrest of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade by saying that diplomats are not allowed to underpay their domestic workers and they cannot also lie to the authorities to get a visa."
Dec 18, 2013 Should Justice Ganguly be criminally prosecuted for sexual harassment?: "Amidst growing uproar over his resignation, retired Supreme Court judge AK Ganguly has reiterated his stand and said that he will not resign from the post of Chairman of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission. 'I have explained everything to the Supreme Court Committee. I will not resign and step down from the post of WBHRC,' Justice Ganguly said."
Nov 20, 2013 The culture is sexist, there's lack of will to change it: Woman lawyer: "A woman lawyer, who had blogged that a senior advocate harassed her, spoke to CNN-IBN Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose on what prompted her to reveal the incident. She in fact said that the culture itself is sexist and there's lack of will to change it."
Nov 19, 2013 Another lawyer alleges harassment: "Days after a junior lawyer levelled serious allegations of sexual harassment by a senior Supreme Court judge in her blog, another lawyer who practiced in New Delhi for 6 years- followed suit- claiming sexual advances by a senior lawyer, stating that it is most rampant in her profession."
Nov 19, 2013 Woman brutally attacked with a machete inside Bangalore ATM: "The woman, manager at Corporation Bank, entered the ATM in which no security guard was present, to withdraw cash when the assailant followed her inside and brought down the shutter before threatening her with the weapon"
Nov 17, 2013 Debate: What next for Air India?: "Around 400 passengers and crew of an Air India flight from Jeddah to Mumbai via Hyderabad on Friday (November 15) had a mid-air scare when a cockpit panel indicated that one of the doors was not properly locked, forcing the plane to return soon after take off. The Boeing 747 Jumbo flight AI 964 on Jeddah-Hyderabad-Mumbai route with 380 passengers and 12 crew members took off from the Saudi Arabian city early this Friday morning. But as soon as it was airborne, a warning light blipped in the cockpit about one of the aircraft doors, airline sources said. "The plane AI 964 turned back at Jeddah following door indication coming on during climb,""
Nov 17, 2013 Debate: It's now Sonia vs Modi - 1: "In the first place, he should know that the system was made by his father (Rajiv Gandhi), his grand-mother (Indira Gandhi) and great grand-father (Jawaharlal Nehru) for 60 years during their rule. "It is they who made the system. It is they who distorted it and misused it for their personal gains. When they know that it is the time to go, they are talking about systems,"Modi said"
Nov 17, 2013 Debate: It's now Sonia vs Modi - 2: ""Madam, please come here after doing your homework. If you do not have information, please sit with Raman Singhji and then come. Please do not give such statements,"
Nov 17, 2013 Rao lashes out at politicians, says they have done little for research: "Venting out the dissatisfaction in the scientific community over 'inadequate' funding, Bharat Ratna awardee and eminent scientist CNR Rao on Sunday had an angry outburst as he called politicians 'idiots' for giving them 'so little'."
Nov 17, 2013 Rahul Gandhi must apologise to Muslims for ISI remark: Jairam Ramesh: "Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the Muslim community for his remarks that Muslim youth were in touch with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence."
Nov 17, 2013 Jairam Ramesh blames media for twisting his statement on Rahul: "Senior Congress leader and Rural Development minister Jairam Ramesh on Sunday clarified that he did in no way ask Rahul Gandhi to apologise to the minority community for associating them with Pakistan's secret intelligence service, saying that his comments were twisted by the media."
Nov 17, 2013 After onions and tomatoes, salt prices touch Rs 100: "After onions and tomatoes, it is the price of salt that is hitting the roof in the state of West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and Meghalaya. There is panic buying of salt after rumours of a shortage spread like wildfire prompting shopkeepers to cash in and sell salt over Rs 100 per kg in some places."
Nov 15, 2013 Common salt not for common man?: "Rumors of shortage of salt triggered panic in Bihar and North Bengal resulting in long queues to get hands on the suddenly expensive staple. Even as police have arrested three persons for spreading rumours and cracked down on hoarders, the spike has taken a political colour with the Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) playing the blame game."
Nov 15, 2013 'Can those who sell nation be rulers?': "The tea boy storm continues to rage with BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi renewing attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Naresh Agarwal. Questioning his mentality, Modi has asked if it is a crime to be poor in the same breath he also lashed out at the Congress, claiming that it would be better to have a tea seller as the Prime Minister than have people at the top post who don't hesitate to betray the nation."
Nov 14, 2013 Residents of Campa Cola society fight for their home: "The stand-off between the Mumbai Police and the residents of the Campa Cola housing society took an ugly turn on Tuesday as the residents refused to let go of their homes, where they have been living for over 20 years. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials have now threatened to disconnect power and water supplies to the illegal flats in the Campa Cola society in Worli."
Nov 14, 2013 Debate: Delhi's dirty poll campaign - 1: "The allegations against Vardhan were levelled in July, 1996 that a maid was raped at his official residence."
Nov 14, 2013 Debate: Delhi's dirty poll campaign - 2: "When the issue was raised in Delhi Assembly, Vardhan had strongly denied the allegations and offered to undergo DNA test."
Nov 14, 2013 West Bengal's protective potato politics: "It's a political move which has once again hit the common man's pocket. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's move to clamp down on potato export to Odisha and Jharkhand has left the aam aadmi in a lurch. Potato prices have skyrocketed in Odisha and Jharkhand and the Chief Ministers of the two states have appealed to Mamata to not impose the restriction. Meanwhile outraged trader associations and citizens in Odisha are now threatening to ban export of fish and block the highway which is used to transport food products from Andhra Pradesh to West Bengal."
Nov 14, 2013 Was judge threatened & pressurised?: "The Mamata Banerjee Government is facing some serious allegations from west Bengal's judicial set up. Sandeep Manna, a Chief Judicial Magistrate has levelled charges against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader of forcing him to issue summons to a Congress leader in a defamation case. The men in question have refuted all charges but the Left has strongly hit out at the West Bengal Government."
Nov 14, 2013 Haryana: Cong versus Ashok Khemka: "IAS officer Ashok Khemka came in the spotlight when he challenged the Robert Vadra- DLF land deal in Haryana last year. But perhaps he is still paying the price for raising his voice against the powerful. Khemka has been transferred for the 46th time, replaced by the Haryana Government, this time under the pretext of sending him on election duty. While Khemka has challenged this order, his transfer has triggered a massive political fight between the Congress and the BJP."
Nov 14, 2013 SP leader's personal swipe at Guj CM: "In what can only be called as a downright insult to merit -- controversial Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agrawal took a jibe at BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi -- claiming that a tea vendor can never be the Prime Minister. In doing so Agrawal has not only revealed himself, but has also mocked the many leaders who have risen to great heights in politics only on merit. The comment has triggered a political fight and the demand for an immediate apology is escalating."
Nov 14, 2013 Jaitley call records case: Six including three policemen arrested: "Six people including three policemen and three private detectives have been arrested in connection with BJP leader Arun Jaitley's call detail records case."
Nov 14, 2013 FTP: Should Bharat Ratna awardees be kept out of political debates?: "After singer Lata Mangeshkar backed BJP prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for prime minister's post, Mumbai's Congress chief Janardhan Chandurkar by demanded that the country's highest civilian honours bestowed on those who praise communal forces should be withdrawn. Another Congress leader Nitesh Rane reminded the singer should thank Maharashtra for her legacy. Rane said Mangeshkar should reconsider her support for Modi."
Nov 14, 2013 Is Sachin's last Test a social occasion for VIPs?: "On the day when batting genius Sachin Tendulkar is playing his farewell Test match at his home turf, Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, CNN-IBN found out that several touts were selling complimentary club tickets at exhorbitant rates in black. The touts were caught on camera saying that the price could go as high as Rs 10,000- Rs 15,000 once India bats."
Nov 14, 2013 BSP MP Dhananjay Singh now booked for rape: "After being arrested in connection with the torture and murder of his maid-servant, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) parliamentarian Dhananjay Singh has been booked for raping a 42-year-old married woman"
Nov 13, 2013 The Last Word: Is transparency in political parties' funding critical?: "The reports of funding of the Aam Aadmi Party has drawn everyone's attention as the party have been able to collect around Rs 20 crore and most of them being foreign funds. The party claims that the funding is done by NRI's with Indian passport. CNN-IBN's Karan Thapar discussed the issue with the panel of experts."
Nov 13, 2013 FTP: Agenda for Change: Is CBI Director product of a patriarchal mindset?: "Faced with stinging criticism, outrage and demands to step down, CBI Director Ranjit Sinha on Wednesday expressed regret and apologised for his 'enjoy rape if you can't prevent it' comment."
Nov 13, 2013 Is it difficult for women to speak out in sexual harassment cases involving the powerful?: "In a shocking case in Delhi, a custodian of law has allegedly himself broken the laws. A young lawyer has claimed that a recently retired Supreme Court judge had sexually harassed her when she was interning with him."
Nov 13, 2013 Campa Cola stand off: Are citizens paying a price for the builder-politician-official nexus?: "The stand-off between the Mumbai Police and the residents of the Campa Cola housing society took an ugly turn on Tuesday as the residents refused to let go of their homes, where they have been living for over 20 years. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials have now threatened to disconnect power and water supplies to the illegal flats in the Campa Cola society in Worli."
Nov 13, 2013 Manipur: Almost all encounters in the state are fake, says NHRC: "In the hearings after their visit to Manipur, the National Human Rights Commission has stated that many encounter cases in the state appeared to be fake."
Nov 13, 2013 Youngsters who will drive India forward losing patience: Mukesh Ambani: "Reliance Industries Ltd Chairperson Mukesh Ambani has warned that India's youngsters who have to drive the nation forward are losing patience. 'The aspirations of the youngsters is phenomenal today and the youth is India's strength,' he said in Mumbai on Tuesday."
Nov 13, 2013 Under fire CBI chief Ranjit Sinha regrets his 'enjoy rape' comment: "Faced with stinging criticism, outrage and demands to step down, CBI Director Ranjit Sinha on Wednesday expressed regret and apologised for his 'enjoy rape if you can't prevent it' comment."
Nov 13, 2013 EC warns Rahul Gandhi, says he should be careful in his poll speeches: "The Election Commission on Wednesday expressed displeasure over Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's remarks linking Pakistan ISI with Muzaffarnagar riot victims. The Election Commission advised Rahul to be more circumspect in public utterances during election campaigns. 'Portions of your speech were not in consonance with letter and spirit of the model code of conduct,' the Commission said."
Nov 13, 2013 Government files affidavit in SC opposing autonomy to the CBI: "The government on Wednesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing autonomy to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The government in its affidavit said that the CBI chief cannot be given the status of an ex-officio secretary as it will amount to centering too much power in one authority."
Nov 13, 2013 Ranjit Sinha's foot-in-mouth moment, compares betting with rape: "The Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha had a foot-in-mouth moment during the agency's golden jubilee celebrations as he compared betting with rape. He said, 'What is the harm if we legalise betting, above all do we have enforcement agencies? It is very easy to say its like if you can't prevent rape you enjoy it, so its better to have it legalised and earn some revenue.'"
Nov 12, 2013 BMC to disconnect power, water of illegal Campa Cola society flats: "The stand-off between the Mumbai Police and the residents of the Campa Cola housing society took an ugly turn on Tuesday as the residents refused to let go of their homes, where they have been living for over 20 years. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials have now threatened to disconnect power and water supplies to the illegal flats in the Campa Cola society in Worli."
Nov 12, 2013 Ready for probe but Congress and BJP must be investigated too: AAP: "The Aam Aadmi party has said that it welcomes the probe announced by the Home Minister regarding its funding but wants the Congress and BJP investigated too. The government had on Monday said that it will investigate the source of funds of the AAP."
Nov 12, 2013 AAP targeted by Cong as it has gained immense popularity: Kejriwal: "As Congress-led UPA Government announced a probe into the source of funding of the Aam Aadmi Party, Arvind Kejriwal alleged that his party is being targeted as it has gained immense popularity."
Nov 12, 2013 Police must register FIR in cognizable offences: SC: "Registration of an FIR in cognizable offences is mandatory, ruled the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Clarifying that no preliminary inquiry by a police official is permissible as a condition for registering FIR in cognizable offences, the court ruled that action can be taken against officers for not doing the same."
Nov 12, 2013 SC panel to probe harassment allegations against former judge: "The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a 3-member committee to be set up to probe allegations of sexual harassment against a former apex court judge. A woman lawyer had in a blog claimed that she was sexually assaulted by the judge in December 2012."
Nov 11, 2013 Debate: Controversy over AAP funding - 2: ""As per ADRs analysis, the total income of the six national political parties - Congress, BJP, BSP, NCP, CPI and CPI(M) -- between 2004-05 and 2011-12 was Rs 4,895.96 crores," it said. Of the total of Rs 4,895.96 crores, around 75 per cent of their income, Rs 3,674.50 crores, came from unknown sources."
Nov 11, 2013 Debate: Controversy over AAP funding - 3: "The party, which has collected around Rs 19 crore till date as donations from 63,000 people including a host of NRIs, has been under attack from Congress and BJP over foreign funding."
Nov 11, 2013 Debate: Controversy over AAP funding - 1: "Accusing the government of a "witch hunt" for ordering a probe into its foreign funding, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday (November 11) said it has broken no law and demanded a similar inquiry against other political parties."
Nov 11, 2013 No tickets for Sachin's farewell Test?: "The rush for ticketts for master blaster Sachin Tendulkar's last appearance in Tests caused the website selling the tickets online to crash. With the MCA not allowing sales of tickets at the Wankhede stadium counter, Mumbai, the decision has left many fans disappointed."
Nov 11, 2013 Row over Sartaj-Separatists meet: "If provocation at the border wasn't enough, Pakistan has decided to needle New Delhi on Indian soil. The meeting between separatists and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's special envoy - Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz - has once again brought to focus India's diplomacy. Why was Sartaj Aziz allowed to meet separatists on Indian soil? And, by allowing the meet to go on, has India once again committed a diplomatic blunder?"
Nov 11, 2013 Is the government decision to probe AAP's foreign funding driven by pure electoral politics?: "Trouble seems to be brewing for the Aam Aadmi Party as the government has now ordered a probe into the party's funding. Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has said that the government has received complaints stating that the party is receiving foreign funding. AAP has collected Rs 19 crore as donations from cross section of people, most of them are the first-time donors to a political party."
Nov 11, 2013 The Last Word: Is the PM's decision not to attend CHOGM a blunder?: "Under immense pressure from Tamil parties, the Centre has decided that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will not go to Colombo to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet (CHOGM). External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will lead Indian delegation at CHOGM."
Nov 11, 2013 UP: Digvijaya shares dais with Tauquir Raza in Sambhal: "Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh shared the dais with Muslim Cleric Maulana Tauquir Raza Khan in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. Ironically, this comes just days after the Congess party slammmed the AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for meeting Raza."
Nov 11, 2013 Congress not confident of opinion polls' transparency, integrity and methodology: Sibal: "Law Minister Kapil Sibal cleared the air on the Congress party's decision to ban opinion polls saying that his party had concern regarding the way opinion polls are conceived. Speaking to CNN-IBN's Karan Thapar on Devil's Advocate, Sibal said that the Congress party was not confident of the transparency, integrity and methodology used by opinion polls."
Nov 11, 2013 PM writes to Lanka President, explains reasons for skipping CHOGM: "Manmohan Singh has written a letter to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressing regret for not attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet (CHOGM). According to sources, the PM in his letter has said that he respects the value of CHOGM but there are compelling reasons because of which he could not attend the meet."
Nov 11, 2013 Delhi polls: Dissent within BJP over alleged dynasty politics: "As the battle for states heats up, questions are being raised as to whether dynastic politics is determining ticket distribution. Not just the Congress but other political parties like the BJP too are now defending handing over tickets over family connections."
Nov 11, 2013 Government orders probe into Aam Aadmi Party's source of funding: "Trouble seems to be brewing for the Aam Aadmi Party as the government has now ordered a probe into the party's funding. Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has said that the government has received complaints stating that the party is receiving foreign funding."
Nov 11, 2013 'MHA has sent notice to AAP party': "Sources tell TIMES NOW that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent a notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) a week back. This is in a questionnaire format on all counts of which the AAP will have to reply to the Ministry under the provisions of the FCRA. MHA is expecting the AAP to reply with in a reasonable period of time. Sources say after the AAP sends its reply the FCRA wing of the Ministry, it will review whether there has been any violations of the provisions of the FCRA or not."
Nov 11, 2013 Fighting AAP, what about the rest?: "As the Centre goes after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to probe foreign funding - Team Arvind Kejriwal is throwing back a counter question to challenge both the Congress and the BJP. They're asking both parties to be accountable and reveal complete details of funds received."
Nov 9, 2013 Hooda's Minister in bribery scandal: "A bribe scandal has hit the Hooda Government. Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader Abhay Chautala revealed a CD at a press conference claiming that the Haryana's Health Minister Rao Narendra was caught on tape accepting a bribe."
Nov 9, 2013 Postmortem report nails Jagriti's lies: "Delhi police has released the autopsy report of Jagritis domestic help Rakhi Bhadra which shows she died because of excessive torture. Singh and Jagriti were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the death of Rakhi and the alleged "merciless" torture of a minor domestic help in their employ. Rakhis body, with several injury marks on her legs, chest and arms, was recovered from Singh's South Avenue residence on Monday evening. The minor domestic help had told police that Jagriti used to regularly beat them up. The domestic helps were allegedly tortured and thrashed by Jagriti with sticks, iron rods, clothes iron and even metallic deer horns."
Nov 9, 2013 'Burnt for complaining against MLA': "In a shocking case of lawlessness, a woman in Chhattisgarh was brunt alive after she repeatedly raised her voice against an influential BJP MLA Krishna Mohan Bandhi and his personal assistant (PA) who allegedly raped her. The police has now arrested the PA even as the BJP MLA roams scot-free."
Nov 9, 2013 Politicians, celebrities flout norms, name relatives for Padma awards: "An RTI query has revealed that Padma awards recommendations are not always done on the basis of merit with politicians and celebrities flouting norms to often pitch for their friends and relatives. The RTI revealed that Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan has recommended both his sons Ayaan and Amaan for Padma awards. Congress leader known for his close connections with film world recommended Sridevi and Anil Kapoor."
Nov 9, 2013 If PM doesn't get a big stage it's not our fault, says Yashwant Sinha: "Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha hit out at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying, 'Our leaders make big speeches from big stages because people listen. If Prime Minister doesn't get a big stage or crowd it's not our fault.'"
Nov 9, 2013 I-Day speech row: Is the government trying to control TV news content?: "After advocating a ban on opinion polls, the Congress party on Thursday decided to boycott television debates on opinion polls. The Congress, staring at a massive defeat if pre-poll surveys by news channels are right, defended its warning to electronic media on the coverage of PM's Independence Day speech and called opinion polls unscientific."
Nov 9, 2013 Did not nominate only relatives for Padma awards, says Congress MP: "Congress leader T Subbarami Reddy on Saturday rebuffed accusations of recommending only friends and relatives for the prestigious 2013 Padma awards. He stressed that the awards are based on merit and they recommend people, but there is a panel which will choose on merit and discard other recommendations."
Nov 8, 2013 Is Congress paranoid about 2014 polls, Narendra Modi?: "Seeking a ban on opinion polls, pulling out its spokespersons from any debate on poll surveys, the Congress is now hitting out at global investment firm Goldman Sachs for predicting positive results for the Indian economy on the basis of opinion polls which show that Narendra Modi-led NDA could win the next general election."
Nov 8, 2013 Indian Mujahideen, CBI will hold ground for Congress in 2014: Modi: "Continuing his pitch against the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party Prime Ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of going easy towards terror outfits and using the CBI. Addressing a rally in Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh, Modi said that the Indian Mujahideen and CBI will hold ground for the Congress in 2014."
Nov 7, 2013 Stung by reports of debacle, Congress to boycott TV opinion poll debates: "The debate over the freedom of the Press is raging with the UPA government launching a full-fledged war against the media. Congress spokespersons will now boycott TV debates on opinion polls with the party arguing that they are unscientific."
Nov 7, 2013 BJP rakes up 19-year-old spy scandal: "BJP today alleged that former Gujarat DGP R B Sreekumar levelled charges of fake encounters against the Narendra Modi's government as a quid pro quo for the UPA dispensation giving him a clean chit in ISRO spy case "fabricated" by him."
Nov 7, 2013 Testimonies of BSP MP's maid reveal horrific tales of torture: "Horrifying details have emerged from another domestic help of BSP MP Dhananjay Singh's wife Jagriti Singh, who is facing murder charges in the death case of one of her domestic helps. The domestic help Meena Sardar has alleged that Jagriti spat on her food, served it on the floor and forced her to eat it without using her hand."
Nov 6, 2013 FTP: BSP MP, wife arrested after maid's death: Is abuse of domestic help increasing?: "Bahujan Samaj Party MP Dhananjay Singh and his wife Jagriti Singh were taken into police custody after they were arrested in connection with the death of their 35 year old household help. Another of the Singh's domestic help, a minor, has also spoken about how Jagriti used to hit, beat, tonsure and torment all other help."
Nov 6, 2013 Is vote bank politics inevitable in Indian politics?: "After Aam Aadmi party chief Arvind Kejriwal met Muslim cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Kejriwal tried to control the damage by saying that he didn't know that Maulana Tauqeer had issued fatwas."
Nov 6, 2013 Women murdered in Mumbai: "One city, two brutal crimes and the victims: Women. One murdered in the most cold blooded manner by the man she wanted to marry and another allegedly raped and killed by her own father for choosing a man whom he disapproved of. Two chilling stories of crime once again raise questions about the maximum city's safe image."
Nov 6, 2013 Rape survivor fights for justice: "A 16-year-old girl gangraped in Mumbai continues to fight for justice. The girl was first tricked and then gang raped by her own friends. The police then refused to even file an FIR. Now the girl continues her fight, demanding that the rapists be hanged."
Nov 6, 2013 Explosive allegations by actress against Cong MP Kurup: "Malayalam actress Shweta Menon may have retracted her complaint against Congress MP Peethambara Kurup, but TIMES NOW has accessed the FIR in the Shweta Menon case detailing what happened in Kollam last week. In the explosive FIR, the actress details how the Congress MP misbehaved with the actress on more than one occasion, but the Congress still continues its staunch defence of Kurup saying that the matter is now closed."
Nov 6, 2013 Convicted rapist Biti Mohanty gets bail: "Nearly eight months after he was arrested from Kannur, a Kerala court today (November 6) has granted bail to VIP rapist Biti Mohanty alias Raghav Rajan, but he will remain in jail because he has been unable to fulfil bail conditions."
Nov 6, 2013 Central minister's faux pas: "Minister of State for Home RPN Singh today committed a faux pas when he said the NDA government had failed to provide security to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated in 1991."
Nov 6, 2013 B'lore: New borns left on hospital floor: "A government hospital in Bangalore is a nightmare for patients who cannot afford expensive medical treatment-- pregnant women are made to share beds and new born babies are kept lying on the floor. While the facilities are crippled, authorities are completely indifferent to the plight of the poor."
Nov 6, 2013 Fresh trouble for Indo-UAE deal?: "A massive controversy broke out on Wednesday (November 6) over the controversial aviation deal between India and the UAE. TIMES NOW has accessed a PMO note through an RTI which underlines serious concerns and the impact of the controverisal avaition deal. PMO note highlights how the aviation bonanaza deal will lead to the loss of business and reduction on long haul traffic from India."
Nov 6, 2013 Released, Geelani spreads venom: "The Omar government's decision to release separatist leader to Syed Ali Shah Geelani triggered a huge fight. Moments after the leader was released, he made a call to boycott the elections, further raising questions about Omar government's decision. The CM for now has defended his action but both the Congress and the PDP have accused the National Conference of conspiracy."
Nov 6, 2013 Domestic help abuse case: Act is condemnable, strict punishment should be given, says Cong: "A domestic help at Bahujan Samaj Party MP Dhananjay Singh's residence has died under mysterious circumstances in New Delhi. The Police has arrested the MP and her wife Jagriti Singh for the death of the domestic help."
Nov 6, 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts case cracked, IM's Ranchi module behind it: sources: "Intelligence agencies have told CNN-IBN that the Bodh Gaya blasts case has been cracked. Intelligence sources have confirmed that the Indian Mujahideen's Ranchi module was behind the blasts."
Nov 6, 2013 RPN Singh's faux pas, blames BJP for Rajiv Gandhi's lax security: "Minister of State for Home RPN Singh on Wednesday made a huge faux pas by blaming the Bharatiya Janata Party for not providing adequate security to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi who was assassinated during an election campaign in 1991. He said, 'The BJP was in power with the then government when Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated. Rajiv Gandhi had maximum threat perception and was provided with only a sub-inspector and he lost his life.'"
Nov 6, 2013 Police charge Asaram with rape, human trafficking: "After over two and a half months of investigation Jodhpur police has filed the charge sheet against self styled godman Asaram and his four aides in the case of sexual assault on a minor on August 15."
Nov 5, 2013 Lawmakers face the law: "Two Parliamentarians have been held within a span of 20 minutes in the national capital this evening (November 5). A BJP MP has been picked up over an RTI activist's murder and a BSP MP for possible involvement in covering up a minor's killing. Do the arrests prove that for many Parliamentarians, once elected, it's a free ticket to lawlessness?"
Nov 5, 2013 Two MPs arrested for alleged role in different murder cases: "A BJP MP and a BSP MP were on Tuesday arrested in connection with separate murder cases in the national capital. CBI arrested BJP MP Dinu Bogha Solanki in the murder case of RTI activist Amit Jethwa who had waged a crusade against illegal mining in Gir Forest in Gujarat. In another case, BSP MP Dhananjay Singh along with his wife was arrested by the Delhi Police of torturing their domestic help for 10 months resulting in her death."
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