India Gripped By Anti-Rape And Anti-Molestation Protests

Thousands Protest During Anti-Rape Rallies In India; Journalist Killed -- CNN

New Delhi (CNN) -- Thousands of protesters defied a ban on demonstrations in New Delhi on Sunday, venting their anger over a gang rape incident.

For a second day, demonstrators were blasted with water cannons in the Indian capital. While some dispersed, others huddled tightly in a circle to brave high-pressure streams in the cold December weather.

"We want justice!" the protesters shouted in chorus.

In addition to banners and cardboard placards, many demonstrators carried Indian flags as they scuffled with police. Authorities fired tear gas to try to break up crowds.

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More News On The Unrest In India

Live! Delhi gang-rape: Candlelight vigil disrupted at India Gate -- DNA
India's gang-rape protesters defy moves to quell outrage -- Reuters
Delhi gang rape case: Violence at India Gate, many injured; constable battling for life -- Times of India
Rape protesters battle Indian police for 2nd day -- USA Today/AP
Violence erupts at India Gate, protesters teargassed -- The Hindu

India Gate turns war zone as protests swell -- The Hindu
India widens crackdown on gang-rape protests -- Al Jazeera
Journalist killed as India gripped by anti-rape and anti-molestation protests -- RT

Is India About To Purchase The F-35?

India Cuts Order Of FGFA Fighter. F-35 On The Horizon? -- The Diplomat

Fresh tensions in Indo-Russian bilateral ties are bound to surface soon as India is set to cut its Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) order by one-third. India will now be inducting only 144 FGFA instead of the originally scheduled 214. The reduced purchase size could be to accommodate potential interest in the Lockheed Martin F-35A aircraft, which had earlier been rejected by both the Indian Air Force and the Defense Ministry. Both of these organizations have denied the F-35 rumors.

Significantly, all of the 144 FGFA India now intends to purchase will be single-seater jets. Earlier, the Indian Air Force planned to procure 214 units– 166 single-seaters and 48 twin-seaters.

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My Comment: The reason why India is annoyed with Russia is over this navy contract debacle. And while this has nothing to do with the air force, it has made India look elsewhere for alternative defense suppliers in the event of further problems with Russian defense contractors.

Is India About To Purchase The F-35?

India Cuts Order Of FGFA Fighter. F-35 On The Horizon? -- The Diplomat

Fresh tensions in Indo-Russian bilateral ties are bound to surface soon as India is set to cut its Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) order by one-third. India will now be inducting only 144 FGFA instead of the originally scheduled 214. The reduced purchase size could be to accommodate potential interest in the Lockheed Martin F-35A aircraft, which had earlier been rejected by both the Indian Air Force and the Defense Ministry. Both of these organizations have denied the F-35 rumors.

Significantly, all of the 144 FGFA India now intends to purchase will be single-seater jets. Earlier, the Indian Air Force planned to procure 214 units– 166 single-seaters and 48 twin-seaters.

Read more ....

My Comment: The reason why India is annoyed with Russia is over this navy contract debacle. And while this has nothing to do with the air force, it has made India look elsewhere for alternative defense suppliers in the event of further problems with Russian defense contractors.

Is India About To Purchase The F-35?

India Cuts Order Of FGFA Fighter. F-35 On The Horizon? -- The Diplomat

Fresh tensions in Indo-Russian bilateral ties are bound to surface soon as India is set to cut its Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) order by one-third. India will now be inducting only 144 FGFA instead of the originally scheduled 214. The reduced purchase size could be to accommodate potential interest in the Lockheed Martin F-35A aircraft, which had earlier been rejected by both the Indian Air Force and the Defense Ministry. Both of these organizations have denied the F-35 rumors.

Significantly, all of the 144 FGFA India now intends to purchase will be single-seater jets. Earlier, the Indian Air Force planned to procure 214 units– 166 single-seaters and 48 twin-seaters.

Read more ....

My Comment: The reason why India is annoyed with Russia is over this navy contract debacle. And while this has nothing to do with the air force, it has made India look elsewhere for alternative defense suppliers in the event of further problems with Russian defense contractors.