Never expected to be minister: RG Kar victim's mother after Bengal cabinet expansionRatna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar victim, will continue serving as a legislator. She expressed no disappointment over not being included ...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
65% of newly elected Bengal MLAs face criminal cases; 61% are 'crorepatis': ReportNewly elected West Bengal MLAs show a significant increase in criminal cases. Over 65 percent declared criminal charges, a jump from the pr...
06 May, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Bypoll Elections 2026 Results LIVE Updates: NCP's Sunetra Pawar takes a decisive lead in Baramti, BJP wins Gujarat, Nagaland and Tripura. Check latest updatesIn a striking demonstration of political momentum, the BJP has bolstered its foothold in the Northeast and Gujarat through recent by-poll v...
04 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
West Bengal election results 2026: 10 key seats to watch as Bengal counts its votesCounting for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election begins on May 4, 2026. Results will be declared across 77 centres. The election ...
04 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
SC to examine PIL for dedicated revenue judicial service for land disputesThe Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Centre and states to establish...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
West Bengal Phase 2 polls: Will anti-incumbency, scam charges and SIR row end TMC's 15-year run?West Bengal Elections Phase 2 key issues: West Bengal heads into Phase 2 of its assembly elections on April 29. This phase is crucial for d...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
RG Kar outrage shakes Panihati: Sympathy for Abhaya's mother challenges Trinamool strongholdPanihati has grabbed the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The RG Kar PGT doctor's murder and death in 2024, her parents' sordid tales a...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Fugitive AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra arrested in PunjabAam Aadmi Party MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested in Patiala. He was on the run since September last year in a rape case. Pol...
25 Mar, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Anti-rape bill: West Bengal Assembly passes Aparajita bill; Opposition extends full supportThe West Bengal Assembly has unanimously passed the Aparajita Bill, a significant anti-rape legislation aimed at fast-tracking punishments ...
04 Sep, 2024, 11.12 AM IST
Bengal govt to convene special session to pass anti-rape billA two-day special session of the West Bengal assembly will be held from Monday to pass an anti-rape legislation following the rape and murd...
30 Aug, 2024, 11.44 PM IST
Goa MLA Atanasio Monserratte granted bail in rape caseThe legislator has been asked to furnish bail amount of Rs one lakh and a surety also has been asked to appear before Crime Branch for the ...
18 May, 2016, 12.24 PM IST
- J&K government mulling strong anti-rape legislation
Jammu and Kashmir government today said it was in the process of bringing in a strong legislation to curb incidents of rape in the state.
22 Apr, 2013, 04.38 PM IST
Special Cabinet meeting for anti-rape lawGovernment said a special meeting of the Cabinet could be convened to pass the criminal law (amendment) bill.
08 Mar, 2013, 03.55 PM IST
- Difference in govt over anti-rape legislation
The law needs to be introduced in Parliament and passed before March 22 to ensure that the ordinance, promulgated last month, does not laps...
08 Mar, 2013, 05.47 AM IST
- Congress snubs Tharoor for his tweet over gangrape victim
He also said the revised anti-rape legislation should be named after the victim if her parents do not have any objection.
02 Jan, 2013, 10.24 PM IST
Delhi gang rape: Shashi Tharoor favours making public identity of victimUnion Minister Shashi Tharoor's comments sparked instant reactions on Twitter with people supporting and questioning his suggestions.
01 Jan, 2013, 08.35 PM IST
- Delhi gang rape case: Set up fast track courts for crimes like rape, Anti-graft group to PM
An anti-corruption group today wrote to PM demanding the setting up of fast track courts for dealing with politicians and public representa...
31 Dec, 2012, 05.28 PM IST