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Everything you need to know about Vasant Vihar-2: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Class 10 student raped in Delhi, accused arrested

May 24, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) A 16-year-old 10th class girl student was raped by her neighbour here, police said Friday. The accused has been arrested.

Global gastronomical delights enticing foodies (Trend Feature)

May 23, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi/Gurgaon/Noida, May 23 (IANS) Devil chicken with angry sauce, rigatroni au gratin washed down with grass jelly fresh milk: the capital's culinary aficionados are in for a treat with renowned food chains from around the world entering the market and setting the stage for a global food fest.

Hyundai Motor commences 'Trophy Tour' for ICC Champions Trophy 2013

May 21, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI-Business Wire India): Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), a subsidiary of HMC, the fastest-growing automaker by brand and the official partner for International Cricket Council (ICC) today hosted an exclusive preview of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 in Delhi at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

Delhi sizzles at 44.5 degrees on Monday, Tuesday to be worse

May 20, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) It was a scorching start to the week here Monday with the temperature shooting up to five notches above average at 44.5 degrees Celsius. No respite seems to be in sight as the Met Office said the mercury may touch 45 degrees Tuesday.

Sunday hottest day of season so far, Monday to be worse

May 19, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Mercury rose to a blazing 44.6 degrees Celsius - five notches above average - Sunday, making it the hottest day in the season so far. Monday is expected to be hotter, the weatherman forecast.

DTC bus kills man

May 19, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) A 35-year-old man was crushed to death by a Delhi Transport Corp (DTC) bus here but police said Sunday they were yet to trace the bus or its driver.

Three arrested for rapes in Gurgaon

May 17, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Gurgaon, May 17 (IANS) A policeman, a physiotherapist and an engineer were arrested here Friday in connection with three separate rape cases here, police said.

85-year-old woman suffocates to death in bedroom

May 15, 2013 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) An 85-year-old woman was suffocated to death while her husband had to be hospitalised in serious condition after an electrical short-circuit triggered a fire in their house wiring in the capital, police said Wednesday.

Delhi Class 12 student shot dead

May 10, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) An 18-year-old girl was shot dead at her home in south Delhi, police said Friday.

Amid border tensions, Chinese dig tunnel for Delhi Metro line (With image)

May 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Amid the media brouhaha in India over the border incursions by their troops, Chinese engineers were last week calmly tunneling in the heart of the national capital for the heritage line of the Delhi Metro network, signifying the growing commercial linkages between the two neighbours.

Three Manipur youths beaten up in Delhi for 'spitting'

May 8, 2013 at 12:01 AM

New Delhi May 7 (IANS) Three youths from Manipur sustained minor injuries after they were allegedly beaten up by their neighbour and his son for "spitting" in front of their house, police said.

Delhi property dealer shot in office

May 5, 2013 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) A 48-year-old property dealer was injured after he was shot at in his office here by two men Sunday evening, police said.

Senior lawyer's son killed by robbers in Delhi

April 25, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Armed robbers smothered to death the 35-year-old son of a retired senior lawyer, while his parents were gagged and bound in another room of their house here, police said Thursday.

Senior lawyer's son killed by robbers in Delhi

April 25, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Robbers smothered to death the 35-year-old son of a retired senior lawyer, while his parents were gagged and bound in another room of their house in east Delhi's Preet Vihar area, police said Thursday.

Bikers fire at policeman when asked to stop

April 24, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A traffic constable escaped unhurt after he was fired upon when he tried to stop three people who were riding a motorcycle without wearing helmets Wednesday evening, police said.

Fashion event Rutbaa back to lure fashionistas

April 19, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) From elegant saris, designer floor-length anarkalis, fitted lehenga-cholis embellished with intricate Swarovski and zardozi, to refined gold and diamond - the second season of fashion extravaganza Rutbaa, is set to be held here over the weekend.

Man involved in killing of Delhi cop arrested

April 16, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A 22-year-old member of a Haryana-based gang has been arrested here for his involvement in several crimes, including the murder of a Delhi Police head constable last year, police said Tuesday.

Khan Memorial football tournament starts Tuesday

April 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The third A.R. Khan Memorial Inter School Football Tournament will kick off at 8.30 a.m. Tuesday at the Ambedkar Stadium.

Amity, Man U conduct player program at Pushp Vihar school

April 12, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (ANI): It was a pleasant sight to see hundreds of students grasp the skills of playing football after school hours in the Amity School sports ground, Pushp Vihar.

MUSS, Amity join hands to develop football

April 11, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Manchester United Soccer School (MUSS) in association with Amity Schools will organise a five day 'Player Development Programme' from April 10-14 at the Amity International School, Pushp Vihar, for students in the 6-15 age group.

Amity partners Man U to host 5-day player development program

April 9, 2013 at 11:49 AM

NOIDA(UP), April 9 (ANI): Manchester United Soccer Schools in association with Amity Group of Institutions is organizing a five-day "Player Development Program" from April 10-14, 2013 at Amity International School, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi.

BJP leader's assault: Police say no case was lodged

April 5, 2013 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has alleged that she was assaulted by a gang of drunk men in Delhi late Thursday. Police, however, said the politician had "arrived at a compromise with the other party" and that none of the men were drunk.

BJP's woman leader assaulted in posh Delhi locality

April 5, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A woman leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that she was assaulted by a gang of drunk men in a posh locality of south Delhi late Thursday.

One held for Sarita Vihar gang-rape

April 3, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was arrested from Uttar Pradesh for raping a woman who worked in a bar in Gurgaon adjoining the national capital, Delhi Police said Wednesday.

Properties of Koutons and Eastern medikit attached in Gurgaon

April 2, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Gurgaon, April 2 (IANS) The properties of Koutons retail and Eastern Medikit here have been attached and arrest warrants issued against its directors for not depositing Employees Provident Fund (EPF) dues, officials said Tuesday.

Delhi to have 12 more government hospitals

March 29, 2013 at 10:26 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Delhi government is set to built 12 new hospitals with total bed strength of 2,900, Health Minister A.K. Walia said Friday.

Men posing as BSES employees rob businessman's house

March 28, 2013 at 11:06 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Four unidentified people, posing as BSES employees, entered the house of a businessman and made away with cash and jewellery worth lakhs of rupees after threatening his wife and children Thursday with a toy gun, police said.

His life is a crusade to make Delhi better (Feature, with images)

March 28, 2013 at 11:38 AM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) It took Ravi Kalra, now 44, almost 20 years to finally set up an NGO and do what he always wanted to do - make Delhi a better place to live in. Six years later he is at peace, despite his family deserting him, vexed by his devotion towards his NGO and his general altruistic zeal.

18 varities of pasta on your plate (Food Review) (With Image)

March 27, 2013 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) A pasta festival in town is offering 18 varities of the dish from various parts of Italy made with variosu shapes and sizes of pastas with mouth watering combinations of vegetables, meat and prwans. Most interestingly, it doesn't burns a hole in your pocket.

BSP's rich leader gunned down in Delhi farmhouse (Roundup)

March 26, 2013 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) BSP leader Deepak Bhardwaj, the richest candidate to contest the 2009 Lok Sabha polls from Delhi, was shot dead by unidentified men who barged into his sprawling farmhouse here Tuesday morning. Police suspect a property or family dispute to be the cause.

India's richest politician shot dead in New Delhi

March 26, 2013 at 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): One of India's richest politician, Deepak Bharadwaj was gunned down by three unknown car-borne assailants at his farmhouse in New Delhi, on Tuesday.

Delhi cops get footage of those who killed BSP leader

March 26, 2013 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Police have video footage of those who killed Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bhardwaj in his south Delhi farmhouse and "many other clues" as well, Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar said Tuesday.

BSP leader gunned down in Delhi farmhouse

March 26, 2013 at 12:34 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bhardwaj was shot dead in a south Delhi farmhouse Tuesday morning by "two to three" unidentified people, police said, suspecting that contract killers did the job.

Ghaziabad girl gang-raped

March 24, 2013 at 12:34 PM

Ghaziabad, March 24 (IANS) A 14-year-old girl was gang raped by three men here Sunday. One of the accused has been arrested.

Extremely drug-resistant TB rearing its head in India (March 24 is World TB Day)

March 24, 2013 at 10:18 AM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) When the chest pain and racking cough of tuberculosis patient Asha (31) refused to subside even after six months of treatment, the doctor got her sputum tested again - only to find that she had developed a worrying form of the disease known as Extensively Drug Resistant TB, which is nearly impossible to treat as of now.

Man arrested in Bengal for theft in Delhi

March 23, 2013 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) A 23-year-old man employed as an accountant in Malaysia was arrested from West Bengal for committing a theft at a friend's place in Delhi, police said Saturday.

Minor gang-raped by neighbour and friends, one arrested

March 21, 2013 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl was gang-raped by her neighbour and four of his other friends here, police said Thursday. The neighbour has been arrested and a hunt is on for the others.

Delhi businessman shot resisting robbery bid

March 16, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) A 32-year-old businessman was shot and critically injured when he attempted to stop a robbery bid at his shop here Saturday afternoon, police said.

Car rams into PCR, 10 injured

March 15, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) At least 10 people, including three policemen, two children and three women, were injured when a speeding car with seven members of a family rammed into a Police Control Room (PCR) van here early Friday, police said.

10 years jail for Delhi minor's rapist

March 11, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) A Delhi court has jailed a man for 10 years for raping a minor girl in 2004 after luring her by offering to give her chocolates.

Delhi cop accidentally shoots himself

March 8, 2013 at 10:51 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A 45-year-old Delhi Police constable was injured after accidentally shooting himself with his own service weapon, police said Friday.

Mall cashier found dead in Delhi

March 8, 2013 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A mall cashier, missing since Thursday morning, was found dead in a park here Friday, police said.

Gurgaon man held for harassing law student

March 7, 2013 at 10:43 PM

Gurgaon, March 7 (IANS) A private firm executive was arrested here for harassing a woman law student, police said Thursday.

Observation crucial for filmmaking: R.S Prasanna (With Image)

March 6, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Chennai, March 6 (IANS) Besides being creative, passionate and extremely committed, filmmakers should master the art of observation, feels Tamil director R.S. Prasanna. He says his observation skills helped him add a personal touch to his forthcoming "Kalyana Samayal Saadham", which encompasses the hullabaloo over Indian weddings.

Girl killed, two cops injured in two Delhi road accidents

March 4, 2013 at 11:37 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A 10-year-old girl died and two policemen were injured herein two separate road incidents, police said Monday.

Minor girl raped in Delhi

March 3, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) A 22-year-old youth was arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl here, police said Sunday.

One arrested in mother-daughter murder case

February 22, 2013 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A 23-year-old youth was arrested in the double murder of a woman and her daughter inside their home here and has confessed to the crime, police said Friday.

Man kills wife over illicit affair, attempts suicide

February 21, 2013 at 10:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A 45-year-old driver allegedly strangulated his 35-year-old wife and tried to hang himself but was rescued by his son here Thursday, police said.

Mother, daughter found with throats slit in Delhi home

February 21, 2013 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A 34-year-old woman and her five-year-old daughter were found killed inside their house here Thursday afternoon, police said, adding that it seemed the assailants were known to the victim.

Mother, daughter found killed in Delhi home

February 21, 2013 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A 34-year-old woman and her five-year-old daughter were found killed inside their house here Thursday afternoon, police said.

Truck kills school girl in Delhi

February 20, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A 16-year-old school girl died here Wednesday when a truck driven on the wrong side hit the scooter she was driving, police said. The truck driver fled from the spot.

Three-year-old girl raped in Ghaziabad, accused arrested

February 17, 2013 at 11:54 PM

Ghaziabad, Feb 17 (IANS) A three-year-old girl was raped by her neighbour here Sunday after being lured to his room with toffees, police said. The accused has been arrested.

Artillery shells found in Delhi

February 16, 2013 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Three boxes of artillery shells were found near a railway track here, police said Saturday.

Graft behind rising water bills in Delhi: Kejriwal

February 16, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Aam Adami Party leader Arvind Kejriwal Sunday accused the Delhi Jal Board of corruption, alleging that it had led to massive rise in water bills.

Air hostess Geetika's mother commits suicide, blames Kanda, Chadha (Third Lead)

February 15, 2013 at 10:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother too committed suicide by hanging herself inside her house here Friday evening and blamed the same people as her daughter for forcing her to take the extreme step due to their harassment of the family, said police.

Three juveniles of 'tyre puncture gang' held

February 15, 2013 at 10:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Three juveniles were detained for their alleged involvement in stealing from vehicles after puncturing their tyres, police said Friday.

Air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother commits suicide too

February 15, 2013 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother too committed suicide by hanging herself inside her house here Friday evening and blamed the same people as her daughter for forcing her to take the extreme step, said police.

Barkha Shukla Singh holds political system responsible for Geetika's mother suicide

February 15, 2013 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): Expressing profound grief to hear of the suicide of former airhostess Geetika Sharma's mother, Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Barkha Shukla Singh on Friday said she felt that the political system is responsible for it.

Air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother commits suicide too

February 15, 2013 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Former air hostess Geetika Sharma's mother committed suicide by hanging herself inside her house here Friday evening, police said.

Geetika Sharma's mother commits suicide

February 15, 2013 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): In a major twist in the Geetika Sharma suicide case, the former airhostess's mother Aruradha Sharma hanged herself at her Ashok Vihar residence in North West Delhi on Friday.

Vasant Panchami: Worshiping Goddess of Knowledge and Culture

February 15, 2013 at 1:07 PM

The people in different parts of India are celebrating the festival of Vasant Panchami today. The beautiful season of spring has already begun and nature is at its elegant best and it is time to worship Goddess Saraswati with traditional fervor.

Woman murdered in foster mother's home

February 12, 2013 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) A 22-year-old woman was Tuesday murdered here in the house of her foster mother, police said.

100 kids fall ill after lunch in Mauritius school

February 8, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Port Louis (Mauritius), Feb 8 (IANS) More than 100 primary school students fell ill Thursday after having lunch at their school in the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius, officials said.

Mobile company manager commits suicide

February 6, 2013 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) A mobile company manager committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan in his house here Wednesday, police said.

SC agrees to examine definition of 'juvenile' in JJ Act

February 4, 2013 at 5:09 PM

In the wake of growing demands to reduce the age of Juvenile from 18 to 16, the Supreme Court Monday has reportedly become ready to examine the Juvenile Justice Act, media reports said........................

Woman raped by neighbour who barged into her house

February 2, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A 35-year-old woman was allegedly raped by her neighbour, who had barged into her house in west Delhi while she was away and threatened her with a knife when she returned, police Saturday.

Woman found dead in Delhi

January 31, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) An unidentified woman in her early 20s was found dead here Thursday morning with her face burnt, police said. It is suspected that she was raped before being murdered and defaced.

Metro Phase III construction adds to residents' woes

January 29, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) East Delhi residents say poor safety rules are being followed in the ongoing Phase III construction of Delhi Metro.

Metro Phase III construction adds to residents' woes (With Image)

January 29, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) East Delhi residents say poor safety rules are being followed in the ongoing Phase III construction of Delhi Metro.

French national goes missing in Delhi

January 21, 2013 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A 39-year-old French national went missing in mysterious circumstances near a hotel here, police said Monday.

Delhi by night - many cops but so few women (One month after Dec 16 gang-rape)

January 16, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Many more policemen but far fewer women. That's Delhi by night where insecurity has tightened its grip in the month since the gang-rape of a 23-year-old on her way back home from a movie and where women are cutting back on work and leisure because they are scared of travelling by public transport.

Maintenance tribunal comes to 72-year-old mother's aid

January 12, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Coming to the rescue of a 72-year-old woman, a Delhi maintenance tribunal for elderly people has ordered her two sons to pay her a monthly maintenance sum and allow her to live in her house, from which she had been turned out.

Hawker dies of heart attack, ACP Vasant Dhoble shifted out of Mumbai

January 12, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (ANI): Sensing a political fallout after the death of a hawker during a raid conducted by ACP Vasant Dhoble in Vakola, the Maharashtra Government has immediately ordered a CID probe and transferred the police official outside Mumbai.

Taxi driver abducted, thrashed

January 10, 2013 at 11:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) A taxi driver was abducted by a group led by two women and beaten up , police said Thursday, adding it seemed a case of property dispute.

Woman home guard molested on Delhi bus

January 9, 2013 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman home guard was molested inside a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus here Wednesday, police said. The accused was thrashed by a mob, hospitalised and later booked.

Sex selective abortion rampant in Delhi, says study

January 9, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Sex-selective abortion is rampant in Delhi, particularly in south Delhi, a survey by Centre for Social Research (CSR), an organisation working for women empowerment and welfare, revealed Wednesday.

Zee News editor seeks video-recording of police statement

January 5, 2013 at 9:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Zee News editor Sudhir Chaudhary, whom police has sent notice to join investigations after the channel aired the interview of Dec 16 rape victim's friend, Saturday moved court seeking his statement be video-recorded but the order was silent on his request.

Delhi BJP leader arrested for rape

January 5, 2013 at 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader here was arrested for allegedly raping a woman, police said Saturday. The accused was produced in court and sent to two days police custody.

FIR against ZEE news for disclosing Delhi gang-rape key witness' identity

January 5, 2013 at 10:39 AM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): The Delhi Police has lodged a case against Zee News channel for revealing the identity of the gang-rape victim by carrying an interview of her friend who was the lone witness in the case.

Rape victim's friend speaks on TV, case filed against Zee

January 5, 2013 at 12:47 AM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Breaking his silence for the first time since the horrific Dec 16 gang-rape, the victim's friend said he wished he could have saved the 23-year-old woman and blamed police for delaying taking them to hospital for over two hours.

Case against Zee News for revealing rape-victim's identity

January 5, 2013 at 12:07 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A case was filed against Zee News channel Friday for revealing the identity of the Dec 16 rape victim tby carrying an interview of her friend, police said.

Defence ministry staffer among five held for molesting woman

January 2, 2013 at 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Five men, including a defence ministry staffer and a constable of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, were arrested last Sunday for allegedly molesting a woman and trying to abduct her, police said Wednesday.

2013 eve: Capital's clubs cancel celebrations, incur losses

December 31, 2012 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Some called famed disc jockeys, some planned lavish buffets - but several clubs and pubs across the capital have either cancelled their New Year eve celebrations or have toned them down as a homage to the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim, who died Saturday.

Low-key New Year celebrations in capital's hotels

December 30, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) It's the time to plan for New Year's Eve, but the mood for a night out seems subdued this year after the brutal Delhi gang-rape and the victim's death. While some restaurateurs and hotel owners have beefed up their security for the event, others have decided to keep them low-key.

Global luxury brands woo Indian fashionistas

December 30, 2012 at 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) More than five international luxury brands, including Roberto Cavalli, Armani Junior, Tumi and Hackett, opened shop at the capital's swish DLF Emporio mall this year. For officials of these brands, choosing the destination was half the battle won because of its elite clientele and the presence of other "exquisite brands".

Russian-run taxis give Goa cabbies heartburn

December 28, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Panaji, Dec 28 (IANS) A chartered flight from Moscow lands. A family of five ash-blonde Russians steps out, clears immigration and gets ready for the sun.

Another horrific crime in Delhi, 42-year-old woman gang raped

December 27, 2012 at 10:21 AM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Another gang rape has taken place in Delhi when a 42-year-old woman was allegedly gang raped by three people and dumped in Kalkaji area.

Dikshit, Delhi Police spar over rape victim's statement

December 25, 2012 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The fight between Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and the Delhi Police heated up Tuesday as she sought a "high-level independent inquiry" against senior police officers for "interfering" while the statement of the gang-rape victim was being recorded.

SDM not pressurized, did not make any complaint: Delhi Police chief

December 25, 2012 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar Tuesday strongly refuted the charges of police officers trying to pressurize the sub-divisional magistrate who was recording the statement of the gang-rape victim.

Police Commissioner rejects SDM's charges, says 'girl's mother did not want her video-taped'

December 25, 2012 at 5:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Tuesday rejected Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Usha Chaturvedi's charges that the men in uniform interfered when the victim's statement was being recorded, saying it was the girl's mother who did not want her daughter's statement to be video-taped.

Dikshit, Delhi Police spar over rape victim statement

December 25, 2012 at 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has sought a "high-level independent enquiry" against senior police officials for allegedly interfering when the gang-rape victim's statement was recorded.

Gang-rape: Two police officers suspended

December 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Two Delhi Police officers have been suspended for not stopping the bus with tinted windows in which a 23-year-old woman was raped, Lt. Governor Tejendra Khanna announced Monday.

Delhi gang-rape: Three policemen suspended for negligence

December 22, 2012 at 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Six days after a 23-year old woman was brutally tortured and gang-raped, three policemen were suspended for dereliction of duty that night, police said Saturday.

Minister travels in bus to assess women safety at night

December 22, 2012 at 10:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh Friday night travelled in a public transport bus and found that much needs to be done to improve security of women here at night, sources said.

Arrest of six gang-rape accused painstaking task: Cops

December 22, 2012 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The six accused in the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman here were arrested following a "painstaking and meticulous operation", police said Saturday.

Delhi Police presence on roads will only make women secure: R P N Singh

December 22, 2012 at 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 22 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Home affairs R P N Singh on Saturday said that the Delhi Police will have to ensure its presence on roads and streets of the national capital in order to make the women feel safe and secure.

Gang-rape accused show no remorse: Cops

December 20, 2012 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The four men arrested here for allegedly having tortured and gang-raped a 23-year-old physiotherapist who now battles for life, have shown no remorse. Investigators said Thursday that they behaved like hardened criminals.

Gang-rape sparks protests across Delhi (Third Lead)

December 19, 2012 at 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The capital witnessed several protests Wednesday, including near the Delhi chief minister's residence and the police headquarters, as a 23-year-old victim of gang-rape fought for her life in a Delhi hospital.

Gang-rape victim still critical, India cries for justice (Second Intro Roundup)

December 19, 2012 at 12:13 AM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Anger, grief and outrage ..it all spilled over Tuesday as a 23-year-old continued to battle for life in a Delhi hospital after being brutally tortured and gang-raped, becoming the anguished cynosure of a nation whose leaders spoke out in parliament and whose people took to the streets to voice their protest.

Gang-rape victim still critical, India cries for justice (Intro Roundup)

December 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Anger, grief and outrage ..it all spilled over Tuesday as a 23-year-old continued to battle for life in a Delhi hospital after being brutally tortured and gang-raped, becoming the anguished cynosure of a nation whose leaders spoke out in parliament and whose people took to the streets to voice their protest.