A Common Minimum Programme (CMP) for India in the making?

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 19:58

As purists lament the ever falling public discourse level in the run up to the general elections, here comes the good news of emerging consensus across mainline political parties on curbing crime against women, reigning inflation, taming corruption and improving job climate for youth.

A Common Minimum Programme (CMP) for India in the making?

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 19:58

As purists lament the ever falling public discourse level in the run up to the general elections, here comes the good news of emerging consensus across mainline political parties on curbing crime against women, reigning inflation, taming corruption and improving job climate for youth.

Woman raped inside moving car in Delhi

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 00:24

A 28-year-old married woman was raped by her friend in a moving car here, police Sunday said. A hunt has been launched to nab the accused.

Women Helpline receives 1.17 lakh calls in 5 months in Punjab

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 18:53

The `181 Helpline`, started to help women in distress, has received 1.17 lakh calls within five months of its launch in Punjab.

Mega cities unsafe for women showing official claims hollow

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 10:22

The gang rape of 51-year old Danish woman in the capital has brought back focus on the megacities being the hub of crime against women.

Sexual crimes less against fully dressed Chennai women: MP Minister

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 15:34

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur on Sunday said there were few sexual crimes against women in Chennai as they dress up fully and regularly visit temples.

NCW to set up North East cell

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 23:40

The National Commission for Women (NCW) will establish a cell in the North-East considering cases related to the region.

Clinching proof of rape by each accused not needed in gang-rape: SC

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 00:42

Clinching proof of committing rape against each accused is not necessary and a person can be convicted in a gang-rape case even if there is no medical evidence against him, SC.

Crime against women shows increase in Bihar

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 12:30

Latest crime figures collected from the state police headquarters reveal that a total of 10,898 cases of crime against women were registered in the state last year till November.

Thane couple arrested for trying to sell woman

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 12:15

A couple has been arrested here for allegedly abducting and trying to sell a 32-year-old local woman to a family in Gujarat, police said on Saturday.

Less crime against women in Chennai as they are “fully-clothed”: Babulal Gaur

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 10:48

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur stirred up controversy after he reportedly said that crime against women is less in Chennai as they are “fully-clothed.”

Man gets 10 years jail for raping woman

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 18:28

A Delhi Court has sentenced a 44-year-old man for 10 years imprisonment on charges of raping a married woman, also his distant relative, when she was alone in her room.