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Everything you need to know about Mainpuri Gate Firozabad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Mainpuri Gate Firozabad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Rashid Alvi steps down from Congress Spokespersons panel

May 6, 2013 at 12:43 PM

In a bid of revamping its panel, Congress party has dropped Rashid Alvi from its panel of spokespersons while inducting three new faces and retaining the existing three..............

Congress drops Rashid Alvi as spokesman

May 6, 2013 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The Congress party has dropped Rashid Alvi from its panel of spokespersons while inducting three new faces and retaining the existing three.

Hema Malini eyes Firozabad for Lok Sabha debut

May 2, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Lucknow, May 2 (IANS) Cine star and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Hema Malini has expressed a wish to contest the 2014 Lok Sabha (LS) polls from Firozabad, an important seat in Uttar Pradesh.

Delhi's old bus terminus is now world class

May 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Del May 2 (IANS) With Delhi Metro already revolutionising public transport system in the national capital, the city now also has a modern, world class inter-state bus terminus at Kashmere Gate .

Tension in UP town after attack on Jain monks

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Agra, April 30 (IANS) There was tension in Uttar Pradesh's Etmadpur town Tuesday after a group of Jain monks was attacked the night before, leading to protests and a bus being set on fire.

Section 144 imposed at India Gate

April 20, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Delhi Police Saturday imposed prohibitory orders in the India Gate area to forestall protests after the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl.

24x7 power supply status to Amethi, Raebareli withdrawn

April 12, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) In a move suggesting growing differences between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has withdrawn the 'VIP' status of Raebareli and Amethi with regard to 24x7 power supply.

Sheila flagged of Autism Awareness Walk 2013 at India Gate

April 10, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Delhi Chief Ministe Sheila Dikshit has stated that the city government is aspiring to make Delhi a caring City for one and all especially for the elderly and differently-abled. She said that the Delhi Government was committed

Pakistani national arrested from Firozabad in UP

April 10, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 10 (ANI): The Uttar Pardesh Police has arrested a Pakistani national, who according to them was living illegally in Firozabad district of the state for last one year.

Kejriwal breaks 15-day-long fast, attacks Dikshit

April 6, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal Saturday ended his 15-day-long fast with a spirited attack on the Sheila Dikshit-led Delhi government for its "inability" to provide power and water - which he identified as key issues for the forthcoming polls.

'Gate to hell' discovered in Turkey

April 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Washington, April 1 (ANI): Italian archaeologists have uncovered a "gate to hell" from ruins in southwestern Turkey.

One arrested with heroin worth Rs.30 lakh in Delhi

March 24, 2013 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) A drug peddler was arrested here and heroin worth Rs.30 lakh recovered from him, police said Sunday.

UP gives away free laptops to students

March 11, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Lucknow, March 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday kick-started the distribution of laptops to college students -- in line with his Samajwadi Party's election promise.

India tourism film 'Find What You Seek' gets 1st prize at 11th Golden City Gate Awards

March 8, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 8 (ANI): Ministry of Tourism's new film 'Find What You Seek' received first prize at the 11th Golden City Gate Tourism Media Awards ceremony held in Berlin today to coincide with ITB Berlin 2013.

Tourism ministry's new film awarded in Berlin

March 8, 2013 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The tourism ministry's new film "Find What You Seek" received the first prize at the 11th Golden City Gate Tourism Media Awards Ceremony held in Berlin Friday to coincide with Indian Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin 2013.

George Lucas plans to build visual storytelling museum

March 7, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, Mar 7 (ANI): George Lucas plans to build a museum dedicated to visual storytelling in San Francisco that would house an art collection he amassed over more than four decades.

India Gate out of bounds for visitors

February 24, 2013 at 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The India Gate remained out of bounds for visitors Sunday too following a home ministry alert after the terror bombings in Hyderabad, and security was tightened across the national capital, police said.

UP set to distribute free laptops to 1.5 million school-leavers

February 20, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) They'll cost the Utttar Pradesh government a whopping Rs.2,800 crore and their distribution is set to begin, but each of the 1.5 million recipients of the free laptops being given to school-leavers will have no doubt where they came from - what with tamper-proof images of ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and son and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on their covers.

Instagram: hottest new platform to land your dream date!

February 15, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Sydney, Feb 15 (ANI): In a new approach to online dating, mobile photo-sharing service Instagram has become the new platform for couples to meet and enter committed relationships, after viewing and liking each others' photos on the app.

Equal prize for men, women in Mawana Marathon

February 7, 2013 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Taking a strong stand for equality in society, Mawana Sugars Indian Open Marathon Thursday announced that there will be equal prize money for men and women participating in the race.

Uttar Pradesh spends Rs.120 cr to protect VIPs

February 4, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Lucknow, Feb 4 (IANS) With security often seen as a status symbol, the Uttar Pradesh government is spending a whopping Rs.120 crores in public money a year to provide security cover to around 1,500 VIPs of different hues, deploying as many as 2,913 police officials, officials records show.

Cop shot dead in Mulayam's constituency

January 31, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Lucknow, Jan 31 (IANS) A policeman was shot dead Thursday by unidentified assailants in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri district in the parliamentary constituency of the ruling Samajwadi Party's chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, police said.

Tickets woes and a quick sell-out for first weekend of Coachella Music festival

January 30, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, Jan 30 (ANI): Tickets for the first weekend of this year's 'Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival' reportedly sold out within 15 minutes, even when computer users reported widespread problems in attempting to purchase weekend passes.

Military hardware, cultural diversity blend at R-Day parade

January 26, 2013 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) There was a perfect blend of indigenous military hardware and rich cultural diversity at India's 64th Republic Day parade here Saturday, as the country showcased its rapid military strides as well as its roots with the past.

Military hardware, cultural diversity blend at R-Day parade

January 26, 2013 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) There was a perfect blend of indigenous military hardware and rich cultural diversity at India's 64th Republic Day parade here Saturday, as the country showcased its rapid military strides as well as its roots with the past.

Anti-rape protestors may disrupt Republic Day parade: Police

January 21, 2013 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Anti-rape protestors demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim may disrupt the Republic Day parade, a top police officer said here Monday.

Dick Cheney's personal and professional life laid bare in new documentary

January 20, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Oscar-nominated director R.J. Cutler has joined forces with fellow filmmaker Greg Finton to give Dick Cheney the chance to address both his fans and foes in a new documentary 'The World According to Dick Cheney.'

Night of lightning and rain in Taj city

January 18, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Agra, Jan 18 (IANS) It was a night of roaring storms, hail and chilly winds in this city of monuments.

HC issues notice on Delhi policeman's death

January 15, 2013 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to the central government and Delhi Police on a plea seeking a CBI probe into the death of a constable during anti-rape protests here last month.

Ticket sales begin for Republic Day Parade

January 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 9 (ANI): In order to facilitate the general public to witness the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath and Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk, the sale of tickets has commenced.

Notice to police against curbs at India Gate

January 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to Delhi Police on a plea challenging the imposition of restrictions on the gathering of people at and around India Gate during anti-rape protests.

Delhi HC issues notice to city police for imposing prohibitory orders around India Gate

January 8, 2013 at 4:33 PM

The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued a notice to Delhi Police on a plea challenging the imposition of restrictions on the gathering of people at and around India Gate during the December 16 related gang-rape protests..................

Notice to police against curbs at India Gate

January 8, 2013 at 1:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to Delhi Police on a plea challenging the imposition of restrictions on the gathering of people at and around India Gate during anti-rape protests.

Order reserved on plea against curbs near India Gate

January 2, 2013 at 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday reserved its order on a petition challenging the imposition of curbs on gathering of people around India Gate during protests over the gang-rape and death of a woman here last month.

No New Year celebrations for protestors

December 31, 2012 at 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) They could have gone revelling on New Years' eve, but they chose to continue their protest in the bitter cold of Monday, demanding justice for the gang-rape victim and stricter anti-rape laws.

More witnesses in constable collapse case: Police

December 31, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Many people claiming to have seen protestors trample a constable during an anti-rape protest near India Gate Dec 23 have volunteered to give their statements, police said Monday.

All Metro stations in Central Delhi open for commuters

December 31, 2012 at 11:01 AM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): All Metro stations in Central Delhi were opened for the commuters on Monday morning.

My phone is being tapped, says witness to cop's collapse

December 30, 2012 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) A young man who saw a Delhi Police constable collapse and later die during the anti-rape protest near India Gate claimed that his phone was being tapped after police questioned him Thursday.

Dikshit for no restrictions on India Gate demonstrations

December 29, 2012 at 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has sought lifting of restrictions on holding demonstrations in and around India Gate in memory of the gang-rape victim who passed away early Saturday.

Unfair to close down central Delhi, say residents

December 29, 2012 at 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Fearing largescale protests after the death of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, the government Friday closed down large parts of central Delhi, a move that attracted major flak from citizens who asked what police was afraid of.

Politicians, activists demand death penalty for rapists

December 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): The death of the 23-year old, who was assaulted in a moving bus in New Delhi, spurred an outpouring of grief and shame from politicians, activists and public, as their call for stringent anti-rape legislations grew louder.

Don't commodify woman's sensuality, urges Shabana Azmi

December 28, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Celebration of a woman's sensuality was healthy but Bollywood's heroines would "do well to make more discerning choices", says actress and social activist Shabana Azmi.

Hundreds demand stricter anti-rape laws, victim critical in Singapore hospital (Roundup)

December 27, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Hundreds of protesters, mostly young people, came out on the streets Thursday after two days of relative peace, demanding strict rape laws, even as the gang-rape victim was in "an extremely critical condition" in a Singapore hospital.

Protesters demand better security for women

December 27, 2012 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) As the Delhi gang-rape victim battles for life in a Singapore hospital, hundreds of protesters Thursday held a sit-in demonstration to demand better safety and security for women in the country.

Delhi constable was beaten up, says new witness

December 27, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Even as Delhi Police Thursday called for questioning two people who witnessed the collapse of a constable during a protest against gang-rape here, a third witness said the policeman was kicked by protesters.

CCTV footage: Fresh notice to crime branch, Delhi Metro

December 27, 2012 at 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A court here Thursday issued fresh notice to Delhi Police crime branch and Delhi Metro on the pleas of two accused in a constable's death for preserving the Dec 23 CCTV camera footage of two stations.

Accused in cop's death want Metro CCTV footage preserved

December 26, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) On the pleas of two men accused of a constable's death during a protest, a Delhi court Wednesday issued notices to Delhi Metro and police for preserving CCTV footage of Rithala and Rajiv Chowk stations of Dec 23.

'Protesters killed my father', says constable Tomar's son

December 26, 2012 at 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Amid the ongoing row over Subhash Tomar's death, the Delhi Police constable's son on Wednesday said that his father was killed by the protestors at the India Gate.

Dead constable had no external injuries: hospital

December 26, 2012 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) A Delhi policeman who died after a gang-rape protest suffered no major external injuries, doctors said Wednesday, raising questions over police claims that he was brutally attacked by demonstrators.

RML doctors rejects Delhi Police's claims, says constable had no external injury

December 26, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Rejecting the claims of Delhi Police, the doctors of Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) hospital, who treated the succumbed constable on Tuesday morning following the severe injury said that he had no major external injury as no major injury marks found on constable's body..........................

Protest against gang-rape continues in Delhi

December 25, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi Police blocked roads in central Delhi and closed nine Metro stations for the third consecutive day as hundreds of protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim who is battling for life.

Protest against gang-rape continues in Delhi

December 25, 2012 at 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi Police blocked roads in central Delhi and closed nine Metro stations for the second consecutive day as hundreds of protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim who is battling for life.

'Injured' Pattinson to be part of 'sun-smart' campaign during Boxing Day Test

December 25, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Sydney, Dec 25(ANI): Injured Australian fast bowler James Pattinson will be the face of OPSM's Stare Down, a campaign aimed at encouraging cricket fans to wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from UV exposure, alongside Matthew Wade and Peter Siddle during the Boxing Day Test match against Sri Lanka in Melbourne.

Delhi gang rape: Constable injured during Sunday protest dies

December 25, 2012 at 10:13 AM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Delhi Police constable Subhash Chand Tomar, who was injured during baton charge on protesters at the India Gate on Sunday, died on Tuesday morning at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.

PM promises women's safety, rape victim critical (Second Intro Roundup)

December 24, 2012 at 11:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The condition of the young woman brutally raped worsened Monday, as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged the nation to pray for her and vowed to check "monstrous" crimes against women.

PM promises women's safety, rape victim critical (Intro Roundup)

December 24, 2012 at 10:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The condition of the young woman brutally raped worsened Monday, as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged the nation to pray for her and vowed to check "monstrous" crimes against women.

PM promises women's safety, rape victim critical (Roundup)

December 24, 2012 at 8:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The condition of the young woman brutally raped worsened Monday, as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged the nation to pray for her and vowed to check "monstrous" crimes against women.

Gang-rape protests shift to Jantar Mantar

December 24, 2012 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appealed for calm, hundreds of people, including school children, gathered in the city centre Monday demanding justice for the gang-rape victim and ensuring the safety of women.

Activists criticise Shinde's remark on protestors

December 24, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's remark that had he met young protestors at India Gate, armed Maoists would also have expected the same, drew sharp criticism from activists.

Two ACPs suspended for negligence: Tijender Khanna

December 24, 2012 at 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Attempting to meet the growing demand for speedy justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejinder Khanna on Monday informed that two senior police officers have been suspended on grounds of negligence.

Gang-rape protests: BJP to urge Mukherjee to call Special Session of Parliament

December 24, 2012 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is livid with the Congress-led UPA Government's handling of the ongoing protests against the brutal gang-rape incident, will be meeting President Pranab Mukherjee and request him to convene a Special Session of Parliament so that the Centre urgently amends the criminal laws to provide harsh punishments for extreme cases of crimes against the feminine gender.

Gang-rape protests shift to Jantar Mantar

December 24, 2012 at 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appealed for calm, hundreds of people gathered in the city centre Monday demanding "justice" to the gang-rape victim here.

Injured constable still critical, say doctors

December 24, 2012 at 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Delhi Police constable who sustained severe injuries during the day-long protests at India Gate Sunday against the Dec 16 gang-rape of a woman here is still "critical" and continues to be on "ventilator support", a doctor said Monday.

Katju condemns police action, calls it a 'flagrant attack on democracy'

December 24, 2012 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): The chairman of Press Council of India (PCI), Justice (retired) Markandey Katju, has condemned the police action on journalists covering the events during the protests at the India Gate here, and sought action against the men in uniform.

Shinde meets Delhi HC Chief Justice, discusses fast-tracking of gang-rape case

December 24, 2012 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde met Delhi High Court Chief Justice, Justice Darmar Murugesan, here today to discuss modalities for fast tracking the gang-rape case.

Delhi gang-rape: Cop injured in protests at India Gate critical

December 24, 2012 at 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Delhi Police constable Subhash Tomar, who was critically injured in the violence at India Gate yesterday, is battling for his life at the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital here.

Gang-rape protests: PM appeals for calm, says violence not justified

December 24, 2012 at 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Forced on the back foot by unprecedented public fury over the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old girl, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has appealed to all citizens of the country to maintain calm, saying violence is not the solution.

Several media persons injured in protests

December 23, 2012 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Several media persons were injured here Sunday in the clash at the India Gate between police and protestors demanding strict against rapists.

Delhi Police chief justifies action against protesters

December 23, 2012 at 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Expressing concern over the police crackdown against protesters at India Gate here Sunday, Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar said the incident was unfortunate but the situation warranted the action.

Cut VIP security, boost public safety: Dikshit

December 23, 2012 at 9:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Appealing to people agitated over a gang-rape here to maintain peace, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Sunday said providing security to public should take precedence over VIP security which needed pruning.

India Gate area to be cleaned up ahead of Putin visit

December 23, 2012 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) With Russian President Vladimir Putin arriving here Monday for a day-long visit, the civic agencies are planning to clean up the area around India Gate - the site of a mass protest and violence against a gang-rape.

Delhi CM with her Cabinet colleagues calls on Union Home Minister

December 23, 2012 at 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 23 (ANI): As mass and violent protests against the gang rape incident prolonged onto to the sixth consecutive day, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit along with her members of her Cabinet met Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Sunday evening.

Ramdev, ex-army chief join protests

December 23, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and former army chief V.K. Singh Sunday joined the protests against the gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman here and condemned the police crackdown on protesters voicing anger against the incident.

Dozens injured as gang-rape protests turn violent

December 23, 2012 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Mass protests for the third straight day Sunday against the gang-rape of a young woman turned violent here, leaving dozens injured and turning the India Gate area into a virtual war zone.

Sonia, Shinde agree on 14-point plan to deal more stringently with rape cases(National-Update-Delhi

December 23, 2012 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde have reportedly agreed to take several stringent steps to prevent incidents of rape.

Protest at India Gate: Live Update Sunday

December 23, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Police left no stone unturned to evacuate India Gate and the entire area from the clutched of protesters, however it was difficult to say that police remained successful in its effort. The event, which had displayed at the India Gate, was enough to show that the protesters agitating for the justice of gang rape victim succeeded in change the direction of the movement

Delhi gang rape: Retired SC judge likely to examine case, says Delhi Police official (Update-2 Gang

December 23, 2012 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): A senior Delhi Police officer on Sunday said it was likely that a retired Supreme Court judge would be appointed by the UPA Government to chair the judicial commission that has been tasked with the responsibility of examining the country's laws related to rape.

Delhi gang rape protests: Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit says Shinde should consider removing Delhi po

December 23, 2012 at 5:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): Congress lawmaker and spokesman Sandeep Dikshit has been quoted by a television channel as saying that Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde should consider removing Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar from his post for failing to control the public protests related to the December 16 gang rape of a 23-year-old woman.

Delhi gang rape: Violence again erupts at India Gate

December 23, 2012 at 5:48 PM

The situation along the Rajpath and India Gate including outside to Rashtrapati Bhawan is spinning to be out of control as after utilizing all the means to disperse the mob and agitators from these areas, Police have not succeeded to evacuate the area completely. Meanwhile reports say that protesters become violent

Delhi Gang Rape Case: Baba Ramdev, supporters head to India Gate to join protest

December 23, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi ANI (National): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev along with thousands of his supporters headed towards India Gate on Sunday to join the protest against Delhi gang rape incident.

Ramdev slams police action on protesters

December 23, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev Sunday demanded justice for the Delhi gang-rape victim and condemned the police for "brutality" against protesters voicing anger against the incident.

Delhi Cabinet to meet, CM Sheila Dikshit to meet Shinde: TV report

December 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): The Delhi Cabinet is scheduled to meet at 5.30 p.m. this evening to review the situation arising out of the violent public protests against the central and state government's alleged inaction in connection with the December 16 gang rape of a 23-year-old woman on a running bus.

Aam Aadmi Party leader Kejriwal says govt. waging 'war' against peaceful protesters

December 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused the Manmohan Singh-led UPA Government of waging a 'war' against peaceful people protesting against administrative inaction in connection with the December 16 gang rape of a 23-year-old woman inside a moving bus.

Delhi gang rape protests: Situation spinning out of control as violence escalates(Update-Gang Rape-

December 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec.23 (ANI): Protests related to the December 16 gang rape of a 23-year-old woman escalated late on Sunday afternoon, after a few lumpen elements reportedly hurled bricks, stones and whatever else they could lay their hands on, on city police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel deployed across the national capital's central vista.

Delhi gang-rape: Protesters target Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit

December 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): As the city continued to witness demonstrations against the gang rape of a 23-year-old woman, angry protesters at India Gate today manhandled East Delhi M.P. and Congress spokesperson Sandeep Dikshit.

Police evacuated India Gate, Protesters opposes move

December 23, 2012 at 12:25 PM

It was a tough hour for Police deployed at India Gate and Vijay chowk as due to Sunday, the number of protestors were likely to rise and there was a possibility to pitch a tough scene from the yesterday. However Police played its powerful role and succeeded in evacuating the India Gate from the protesters. Certainly it was not a easy task for the Police as protesters were ready to left no stone unturned in their stance and agitation.

Police evacuates India Gate, protesters refuse to budge

December 23, 2012 at 11:49 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The Delhi Police had a harrowing time early Sunday as they tried to remove protesters from India Gate, who had been agitating at the site since Tuesday demanding justice for the 23-year-old woman who was gang-raped and brutally assaulted in a bus a week ago.

Golfers wear black ribbons to support Delhi rape victim

December 22, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Noida, Dec 22 (IANS) Led by tournament host Jeev Milkha Singh and Gaganjeet Bhullar, all golfers at the inaugural Shubhkamna Champions golf tournament showed their solidarity with the 23-year-old victim of the heinous Delhi gang rape by wearing black ribbons.

R.P.N. Singh tries to pacify protestors demanding justice for gang-rape victim

December 22, 2012 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Amid sharp criticism for using tear gas shells and water canons to disperse protestors demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh on Saturday appealed to the people not to resort to any violence, and said that the government will take strict measures and actions against the rapists.

Massive protest against gang-rape at India Gate

December 22, 2012 at 10:53 AM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Thousands of people protesting against the torture and gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus and demanding safety for women converged at India Gate and marched towards Rashtrapati Bhavan here Saturday.

Did not have courage to meet gangrape victim: Dikshit

December 21, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Friday admitted that she did not have the courage to meet the victim of a brutal gangrape in hospital and also that she is unhappy with Delhi being labelled as India's rape capital.

Hundreds gather at India Gate to express solidarity with raped Delhi woman

December 19, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 19 (ANI): Hundreds of people, mostly students and activists, gathered at India Gate here on Wednesday to take part in a candle light march to express solidarity with the victim who was gang raped in Delhi late on the night of December 16.

UP lawyers to march to parliament for high court bench

December 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Agra, Dec 19 (IANS) A large number of lawyers from the Agra region are set to head to parliament in Delhi Thursday to demand that a bench of the Allahabad High Court should set up in Agra.

Attempt to murder case filed against Louis Khurshid

December 13, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Lucknow, Dec 13 (IANS) A case of loot, dacoity and attempt to murder has been filed against Louis Khurshid, wife of External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, by an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) member in Uttar Pradesh, police said Thursday.

Farmers' protest in UP for toll free travel spreads

December 6, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Lucknow, Dec 6 (IANS) The protests by famers in Uttar Pradesh led by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), seeking free access at all toll bridges in the state, is spreading fast and wide.

Agra: a city of entrepreneurial excellence

December 2, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Agra, Dec 2 (IANS) There's no doubt that no one thinks of Agra without also thinking of the Taj Mahal. But Agra has much more to offer than Mughal monuments, say local artistes, businessmen and culture-activists, and that is its entrepreneurial excellence.

Why animals are bigger in colder climates

November 26, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Washington, November 26 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have tried to explain the various reasons behind why animals who stay in colder climates are bigger in size as compared to others.

London Mayor Boris Johnson mistaken for King of England and Boris Becker in Delhi!

November 26, 2012 at 11:19 AM

London, Nov. 26 (ANI): London Mayor Boris Johnson, who is on a six-day tour to India to promote business links, was mistaken to be Wimbledon legend Boris Becker and King of England in the subcontinent.

Shocking 'cockroach and mice' truths about airline meals revealed

November 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Melbourne, Nov. 21 (ANI): Your airline meal may have been prepared among mice, ants and cockroaches, a TV show from US has revealed.

Modern female artists dress like sex objects, says Suzi Quatro

November 20, 2012 at 5:14 PM

London, Nov 20 (ANI): Veteran female rock star Suzi Quatro has complained that modern female artists dress themselves like "sex objects" and produce music videos that are "borderline pornography."