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2nd person found dead in New Delhi jail in 4 days

An official says an inmate has committed suicide by hanging herself in New Delhi's high-security prison, the second such case in four days.

Police: Delhi gang rape suspect kills self in jail

A senior Indian police official says the main suspect in the gang rape of a woman on a New Delhi bus has committed suicide in jail.

Police probe rape of 7-year-old in New Delhi

Public anger against crimes against women exploded after the fatal gang-rape of a young woman on a New Delhi bus in December.

3-day strike begins in Indian Kashmir

Kashmir was rocked by violent anti-India protests after Mohammed Afzal Guru was hanged in a New Delhi jail Feb. 9.

Indian authorities lift strict curfew in Kashmir

Police on Saturday lifted a strict curfew across Indian-controlled Kashmir imposed one week ago after the secret execution of a Kashmiri man in the Indian capital.

Protesters in India demand death for rapists

The protesters carried placards saying: "Give us Justice, Hang the Rapists," and shouted slogans before conducting a mock hanging of the men who are facing trial in a special court in New Delhi.

Indian students for strict laws to protect women

"Freedom for Women," the protesters chanted as they marched to Jantar Mantar, the main area for protests close to India's parliament in New Delhi.

Delhi gang-rape case to start in fast-track court

Legal proceedings in a gang-rape case that has sparked protests about the treatment of woman are beginning in a new fast-track court set up specifically to deal with crimes against women in New...

Lawyer: 3 Delhi rape suspects to plead not guilty

The lawyer spoke briefly on his way into a New Delhi court complex for a hearing for those accused of attacking the woman on the bus in India's capital.

Suspects in India rape case arrive at courthouse

Five men accused of raping and killing a young student in the Indian capital have arrived at court for pre-trial proceedings.

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