New Delhi [India], Dec 7 (ANI): Vinay Sharma, one of the convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape case, has moved a plea to President of India Ram Nath Kovind, seeking immediate withdrawal of his mercy petition, claiming that he did not sign the document.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Dec 7 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Spokesperson, Shaina NC on Saturday said that it's high time, we as a society understand that there can be no kind of mercy or repentance when it comes to rape.
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI): The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Friday welcomed the move by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of recommending President Ram Nath Kovind to reject the mercy plea of 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape convict Vinay Sharma.
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI): Noted para-athlete Deepa Malik on Friday said that the encounter should not be the final answer to the incidents of rape, as it is not a long term solution.
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday recommended President Ram Nath Kovind to reject the mercy plea of 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape convict Vinay Sharma.
Sirhoi (Rajasthan) [India], Dec 6 (ANI): Terming women safety as a "serious issue", President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that rape convicts under POCSO Act should not have right to file mercy petition.
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI): Lini PN, the nurse from Kerala who died due to Nipah virus that she contracted while treating a patient last year during the Nipah outbreak, was posthumously awarded National Florence Nightingale Award-2019.
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Dalit icon and architect of Indian Constitution Dr BR Ambedkar on his 63rd death anniversary at the Parliament.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Dec 5 (ANI): As many as 20 BHU teachers including the retired ones have written a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind appealing him to revoke the appointment of Feroze Khan who was appointed as Assistant Professor in the Sanskrit Department of the varsity.
New Delhi [India], Dec 5 (ANI): Delhi Commission For Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Thursday urged President Ram Nath Kovind to reject the mercy petition filed by one of the convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya murder case and ensure that all accused are hanged by December 16.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Dec 4 (ANI): A social activist from the city has offered his services as a temporary executioner in Tihar jail, New Delhi so that justice may be given to the perpetrators of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case.
New Delhi [India], Dec 4 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday extended his wishes to Indian Navy personnel on the occasion of Navy Day and said that nation is proud of their commitment towards the maritime security.