News 360: Kashmir no place for music, says J&K girl band member

Srinagar Police on Tuesday filed an FIR against those who posted online abuse and threats aimed at the valley's first girls-only rock band. But the band members said they gave up after the state's Grand Mufti's fatwa. ...
10:52 PM, Feb 05, 2013

FTN: Should armed forces get special immunity in cases of rape?

The Justice Verma panel has proposed amending the notorious Armed Forces Special Power Act which give security personnel immunity from sexual crimes in conflict areas. ...
11:58 PM, Feb 04, 2013

Should marital rape be included in the revised law?

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday gave his assent to the ordinance on sexual harassment that had been approved by the Cabinet on Friday. ...
09:46 PM, Feb 04, 2013

India @ 9 with Bhupendra Chaubey

The Cabinet, which met at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence on Friday to discuss recommendations given by the Justice Verma Committee, approved an ordinance on tackling sexual harassment against women. Death penalty or life imprisonment for convicts in extreme cases is included in the ordinance, according to sources. ...
11:52 PM, Feb 01, 2013

FightBack app: India's first mobile application for women's safety

Developed by IT major Tech Mahindra, 'FightTBacK' was initially developed for inhouse use. The company made it publicly available from its website for free after the Delhi gangrape. ...
02:48 PM, Feb 01, 2013

Can't change law for one case: Justice Leila Seth

Member of the JS Verma committee Justice Leila Seth has come out strongly in favour of the existing juvenile justice laws. ...
11:57 PM, Jan 29, 2013

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Catch the day's stories on India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai. ...
11:24 PM, Jan 29, 2013

Delhi gangrape: Should nature of crime and not age determine punishment?

The Juvenile Justice Board has ruled that the sixth accused in the Delhi gangrape case, allegedly the one who most brutally assaulted the braveheart, is a minor. ...
11:08 PM, Jan 29, 2013

News 360: Intelligence reports link ISI to LoC killings

CNN-IBN has accessed intelligence reports linking Pakistan's ISI to the recent killings of the two Indian soldiers on the Line of Control, resulting in tensions between the two countries. ...
10:16 PM, Jan 29, 2013

Women in cinema: Journey of a Hindi film heroine

After the Delhi gangrape incident, Bollywood has come under serious criticism for its portrayal of women in movies. ...
11:09 AM, Jan 29, 2013

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

BJP will surge with Modi as PM-elect, says Yashwant; too early, says party. Braveheart's family says it will challenge Juvenile Justice Board's ruling on sixth Delhi gangrape accused. ...
11:57 PM, Jan 28, 2013

Should juveniles get away with lighter sentences in rape cases?

The family of Delhi braveheart on Monday termed the Juvenile Justice Board's decision of ruling the sixth accused in the case minor as "unfortunate". ...
11:51 PM, Jan 28, 2013

News 360: 6th accused in Delhi gangrape case is minor, rules court

The Juvenile Justice Board, which has ruled on the basis of the accused's school records, said there was no doubt he was a juvenile. ...
09:37 PM, Jan 28, 2013

State Of The Nation: Should gender sensitivity reforms begin at homes, schools?

In a survey conducted by CNN-IBN it was revealed the 42 per cent women feel unsafe in public transport like buses, taxi, auto etc. ...
11:52 PM, Jan 25, 2013

IBN7 impact: Sheila Dikshit vows action against illegal buses

IBN7 carried out a sting operation that revealed the nexus between corrupt traffic policemen, bus owners and officials of the Delhi Police. ...
02:21 PM, Jan 25, 2013

State of The Nation: Are the prevailing mindsets in our society biased against modern women?

In the State Of The Nation survey on safety of women as part of CNN-IBN's Agenda for Change, the majority says that a woman who is raped is not only ruined for life but also that women should abide by a certain dress code in public. ...
11:59 PM, Jan 24, 2013

The Last Word: How do political parties respond to Justice Verma report?

In a detailed and scathing report the 3-member Justice JS Verma Committee has called for stricter implementation of existing laws, police reforms, gender sensitisation of the security agencies and judiciary along with several changes in the IPC to deal with crime against women particularly rape cases. ...
11:15 PM, Jan 24, 2013

Agenda For Change: Has the Verma panel attacked the heart of patriarchy in India?

In a detailed and scathing report the Justice JS Verma Committee has called for stricter implementation of existing laws, police reforms, gender sensitisation of the security agencies and judiciary along with several changes in the IPC to deal with crime against women particularly rape cases. ...
11:59 PM, Jan 23, 2013

India @ 9 with Rajdeep Sardesai

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Rajnath Singh was elected as the Bharatiya Janata Party President on Wednesday as Nitin Gadkari opted out of the race following corruption allegations against him. ...
11:58 PM, Jan 23, 2013

Newsmaker of the Day: Gopal Subramaniam

A month after the brutal Delhi gangrape and murder, the Justice Verma Committee submitted its recommendations to check crimes against women on Wednesday. The report has suggested changes in an entire gamut of laws to bring speedier justice for crimes against women. ...
11:57 PM, Jan 23, 2013