http://www.mail.com/locations/12244-delhi.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/12244-delhi.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1855554-bollywood-star-khan-caught-india-pakistan-spat.html NEW DELHI (AP) — Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan appeared to be caught in a verbal slugfest between India and Pakistan after he wrote a magazine article that led to heated exchanges between the rival nations. The controversy erupted after Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik suggested that New Delhi beef up the actor's security after Khan wrote an... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1855554-bollywood-star-khan-caught-india-pakistan-spat.html 2013-01-30T06:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1845188-doubts-raised-fairness-delhi-rape-trial.html NEW DELHI (AP) — In the court of public opinion, the men being tried in the gang rape of an Indian university student should be hanged in a public square. That demand for swift justice might make it impossible for them to get a fair trial in a court of law. Already, there are plenty of portents. Amid the heightened emotions that have surrounded this case ... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1845188-doubts-raised-fairness-delhi-rape-trial.html 2013-01-26T01:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1842298-trial-india-gang-rape-special-court.html NEW DELHI (AP) — The trial of five men charged with the gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old student on a New Delhi bus began in a closed courtroom with opening arguments by the prosecution lawyers in a special fast-track court set up just weeks ago to handle sexual assault cases. The brutal attack last month set off protests across India and opened a de... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1842298-trial-india-gang-rape-special-court.html 2013-01-25T00:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1841890-indian-panel-pushes-laws-fatal-gang-rape.html NEW DELHI (AP) — On the eve of a trial over a fatal gang rape that horrified Indians, a government panel recommended that India strictly enforce sexual assault laws, commit to holding speedy rape trials and change the antiquated penal code to protect women. The panel, formed in response to last month's brutal attack on a New Delhi bus, received more than ... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1841890-indian-panel-pushes-laws-fatal-gang-rape.html 2013-01-24T02:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1834326-india-gang-rape-trial-opens-thursday-court.html NEW DELHI (AP) — The trial of five men accused of the rape and murder of a student aboard a bus in New Delhi will begin Thursday and should have none of the long delays commonly associated with India's justice system, a defense lawyer said after a brief hearing. Judge Yogesh Khanna denied a defense motion to make the proceedings public, ruling that the co... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1834326-india-gang-rape-trial-opens-thursday-court.html 2013-01-22T00:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1826738-judge-sends-india-rape-case-to-fast-track-court.html NEW DELHI (AP) — An Indian magistrate on Thursday ordered the trial of five men accused in the fatal gang rape of a young woman on a moving bus to be shifted to a special fast-track court in New Delhi. The brutal rape of the 23-year-old student last month set off protests in New Delhi and sparked a national debate about the treatment of women across the c... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1826738-judge-sends-india-rape-case-to-fast-track-court.html 2013-01-17T12:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1822936-pakistani-soldier-dies-latest-attack-kashmir.html NEW DELHI (AP) — Pakistan accused Indian troops on Wednesday of killing one of its soldiers along the disputed Kashmir border, in the latest of a series of tit-for-tat attacks that threaten to ratchet up tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. In New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday that his country's relations with archr... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1822936-pakistani-soldier-dies-latest-attack-kashmir.html 2013-01-16T12:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1818780-lawyer-india-rape-case-client-minor.html NEW DELHI (AP) — One of the five men charged with gang-raping and killing a 23-year-old student on a bus in India's capital is a minor, his lawyer said Monday as he demanded an age-determination test in what could be a tactic to delay the case from being tried in a fast-track court. Manohar Lal Sharma, the lawyer for Mukesh Singh, said at a court hearing ... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1818780-lawyer-india-rape-case-client-minor.html 2013-01-14T13:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1817098-6-arrested-rape-bus-passenger-india.html NEW DELHI (AP) — Police said Sunday they have arrested six suspects in another gang rape of a bus passenger in India, four weeks after a brutal attack on a student on a moving bus in the capital outraged Indians and led to calls for tougher rape laws. Police officer Raj Jeet Singh said a 29-year-old woman was the only passenger on a bus as she was traveli... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1817098-6-arrested-rape-bus-passenger-india.html 2013-01-13T11:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1810492-lawyer-police-beat-delhi-gang-rape-suspects.html NEW DELHI (AP) — Police badly beat the five suspects arrested in the brutal gang rape and killing of a young woman on a New Delhi bus, the lawyer for one of the men said Thursday, accusing authorities of tampering with evidence in the case that has transfixed India. "They are innocent," Manohar Lal Sharma said of the five suspects ahead of a court hearing... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1810492-lawyer-police-beat-delhi-gang-rape-suspects.html 2013-01-10T09:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1803460-hearings-trial-closed-indian-rape-case.html NEW DELHI (AP) — An Indian magistrate ruled Monday that the media will not be allowed to attend pre-trial hearings or the trial of the five men accused of raping and killing a young student in the Indian capital, a police official said. Magistrate Namrita Aggarwal upheld the prosecutor's request that the media be barred from attending the proceedings, acc... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1803460-hearings-trial-closed-indian-rape-case.html 2013-01-07T11:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1803338-indian-women-hope-brutal-rape-will-spark-change.html NEW DELHI (AP) — Preeti Singh worries each time her 20-year-old daughter has a late night at the hospital where she's a medical student. If her daughter has to stay late, Singh tells her to wait for daylight to come home. "I was brought up with the fear that once it's dark you should be at home," says Singh, a 43-year-old kindergarten teacher in Bangalore... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1803338-indian-women-hope-brutal-rape-will-spark-change.html 2013-01-07T06:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1795144-indian-court-suspend-lawmakers-facing-crimes.html NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian lawmakers facing sexual assault charges against women could be suspended from office if the country's top court rules in favor of a petition submitted following a gang-rape and murder that shocked the country. Six state lawmakers are facing rape prosecutions and two national parliamentarians are facing charges of crimes against wom... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1795144-indian-court-suspend-lawmakers-facing-crimes.html 2013-01-02T13:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1794042-1-indian-gang-rape-suspect-juvenile.html NEW DELHI (AP) — A bone test is being conducted to confirm the age of a young suspect in custody in the fatal assault and gang rape of a woman on a bus in India's capital, while prosecutors will seek the death penalty for five other men arrested with him, police said. The six will be formally charged in court on Thursday on accusations that they kidnapped... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 03:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1794042-1-indian-gang-rape-suspect-juvenile.html 2013-01-02T03:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1792978-india-rape-sets-debate-womens-rights.html NEW DELHI (AP) — India's army and navy canceled New Year's celebrations on Monday out of respect for a New Delhi student whose gang-rape and murder has set off an impassioned debate about what the nation needs to do to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. Protesters and politicians have called for tougher rape laws, major police reforms and a tran... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1792978-india-rape-sets-debate-womens-rights.html 2012-12-31T14:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1792614-indian-gang-rape-victims-body-cremated-privately.html NEW DELHI (AP) — A young woman who died after being gang-raped and beaten on a bus in India's capital was cremated privately as millions of grieving, angry residents demanded greater protection for women from sexual violence. The cremation took place during a private ceremony in New Delhi soon after the woman's body arrived in the capital Sunday on a spec... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1792614-indian-gang-rape-victims-body-cremated-privately.html 2012-12-31T01:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1790832-india-rape-victims-body-cremated-delhi.html NEW DELHI (AP) — A young woman who died after being gang-raped and beaten on a bus in India's capital was cremated Sunday amid an outpouring of anger and grief by millions across the country demanding greater protection for women from sexual violence. The cremation took place during a private ceremony in New Delhi soon after the woman's body arrived in th... Sun, 30 Dec 2012 08:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1790832-india-rape-victims-body-cremated-delhi.html 2012-12-30T08:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1789362-indian-gang-rape-victim-dies-singapore-hospital.html NEW DELHI (AP) — Shocked Indians on Saturday were mourning the death of a woman who was gang-raped and beaten on a bus in New Delhi nearly two weeks ago in an ordeal that galvanized people to demand greater protection for women from sexual violence. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he was aware of the emotions the attack has stirred, adding it wa... Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1789362-indian-gang-rape-victim-dies-singapore-hospital.html 2012-12-29T07:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1787828-india-rape-victim-singapore-pm-pledges-action.html NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged Thursday to take action to protect the nation's women while the young victim of a gang rape on a New Delhi bus was flown to Singapore for treatment of severe internal injuries. The Dec. 16 rape and brutal beating of the 23-year-old student triggered widespread protests, including a march on Thu... Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1787828-india-rape-victim-singapore-pm-pledges-action.html 2012-12-27T13:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1785050-russia-india-sign-weapons-deals-worth-billions.html NEW DELHI (AP) — Russia and India signed weapons deals worth billions of dollars Monday as President Vladimir Putin sought to further boost ties with an old ally. Putin and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hailed cooperation between their countries as officials signed a $1.6 billion deal for 42 Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets that will be license-built in I... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1785050-russia-india-sign-weapons-deals-worth-billions.html 2012-12-24T10:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1785072-police-shut-roads-to-india-rape-protests.html NEW DELHI (AP) — Authorities shut down roads in the heart of India's capital on Monday to put an end to a week of demonstrations against the brutal gang-rape of a woman on a moving bus. Thousands of armed police and paramilitary troops blocked roads in central New Delhi to prevent protesters from marching to the presidential palace. A small group of demo... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1785072-police-shut-roads-to-india-rape-protests.html 2012-12-24T07:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1784250-gang-rape-protesters-clash-with-indian-police.html NEW DELHI (AP) — Police in India's capital used tear gas and water cannons for a second day Sunday in a high-security zone to break up protests by thousands of people demonstrating against the gang rape and beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus. Police chased angry protesters with batons some of whom fought pitched battles with steel rods and rocks as... Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1784250-gang-rape-protesters-clash-with-indian-police.html 2012-12-23T12:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1781386-delhi-police-they-will-protect-women-buses.html NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian officials announced Friday a broad campaign to protect women in New Delhi following the gang rape and brutal beating of a 23-year-old student on a moving bus in the capital. Police arrested a boy Thursday night, the fifth person detained in connection with the crime, Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar said. Authorities were hun... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1781386-delhi-police-they-will-protect-women-buses.html 2012-12-21T12:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1778852-indian-women-live-fear-violence.html NEW DELHI (AP) — It is almost every Indian woman's nightmare, lived daily when in public — a stream of obscene comments, unwanted hands being placed on them and then being blamed for causing the sexual violence. The gang-rape and beating of a 23-year-old student by six men on a bus in New Delhi may have sparked days of protests and demands for authorities... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1778852-indian-women-live-fear-violence.html 2012-12-20T15:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1776044-outrage-grows-india-gang-rape-bus.html NEW DELHI (AP) — The hours-long gang-rape and near-fatal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus in New Delhi triggered outrage and anger across the country Wednesday as Indians demanded action from authorities who have long ignored persistent violence and harassment against women. In the streets and in Parliament, calls rose for stringent and swift pun... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1776044-outrage-grows-india-gang-rape-bus.html 2012-12-19T13:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1764278-sitar-maker-ravi-shankars-legacy-inspires.html NEW DELHI (AP) — The walls of Sanjay Sharma's music shop are lined with gleaming string instruments and old photographs of legendary musicians. Beatles George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Indian classicial musicians Zakir Hussain, Shiv Kumar Sharma and Vishwamohan Bhatt. And the man who brought these two very different musical worlds together... Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1764278-sitar-maker-ravi-shankars-legacy-inspires.html 2012-12-14T05:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1742552-ioc-suspends-india-political-interference.html LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC suspended India's national Olympic committee on Tuesday because of government interference in its election process, a major embarrassment for the world's second most populous nation. After months of warnings, the IOC executive board imposed the sanction when the Indian Olympic Association failed to comply with the worl... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1742552-ioc-suspends-india-political-interference.html 2012-12-04T19:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1741756-officials-familiar-with-case-ioc-suspends-india.html LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC suspended India's national Olympic committee on Tuesday because of government interference in its election process, two officials with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. After months of warnings, the IOC executive board imposed the sanction when the Indian Olympic Association failed to comply with the... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1741756-officials-familiar-with-case-ioc-suspends-india.html 2012-12-04T15:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1739312-norways-crown-princess-minded-surrogate-children.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — When friends of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit couldn't travel to India to welcome their surrogate twins into the world, the royal stepped up, minding the couple's newborns for three days and even being mistaken by hospital staff for a nanny. In a statement from the Royal Court, the princess described how she had flown to New Delh... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1739312-norways-crown-princess-minded-surrogate-children.html 2012-12-03T15:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1733306-india-growth-stuck-3-year-low-reforms-stall.html MUMBAI, India (AP) — India's economic growth slid to 5.3 percent in the September quarter, stuck at its lowest levels in three years as New Delhi struggles to enact reforms to kick start Asia's third-largest economy. The number released Friday by the government was in line with expectations that the second quarter of the fiscal year was lackluster. A weak... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1733306-india-growth-stuck-3-year-low-reforms-stall.html 2012-11-30T06:24:00Z