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"Institutional apathy, criminal complicity": Pawan Khera slams "Double Eng
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday slammed the "Double Engine Sarkar" highlighting the institutional apathy and criminal complicity after a young woman in Odisha was driven to self-immolation facing relentless sexual harassment by her college Head of Department (HoD).
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Odisha: Attempted self-immolation of girl reveals "stark reality of how sh
Updated : 8 months ago IST
On Saturday, a Fakir Mohan Autonomous college student attempted self-immolation in protest over alleged sexual harassment by her teacher. She has been admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneshwar where her treatment is ongoing.
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Odisha student self-immolation case: NCW seeks "fair, timebound" probe
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The National Commission for Women (NCW) have taken cognisance of a disturbing report from Odisha where a 20-year-old student of a government college in Balasore allegedly set herself ablaze after facing sexual harassment and academic threats by the Heads of Department.
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"Why is CM silent?": Odisha Congress after self-immolation attempt at Bala
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Odisha Pradesh Congress committee spokesperson, Rajani Kumar Mohanty, has questioned the silence of the Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, after a student allegedly attempted self-immolation in protest over charges of sexual harassment by her teacher.
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Arunachal Pradesh: Teen accused of sexually assaulting minors, allegedly l
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
A 19-year-old youth, accused of sexually assaulting minors, was allegedly lynched by a mob outside Roing police station in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Dibang Valley district.
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Karnataka: Mandya court sentences man to life imprisonment for raping 3-ye
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Mandya District Sessions Court in Karnataka has sentenced a 53-year-old man to life imprisonment for the brutal sexual assault of a 3-year-old girl in Srirangapatna taluk last year.
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NHRC expresses displeasure over police probe in Bhopal's rape and blackmai
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious dissatisfaction over the police investigation in Bhopal's alleged rape and blackmailing case with college girls and decided to reinvestigate the matter.
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Delhi HC launches sexual harassment complaint portal; Justice Kotiswar cal
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In his keynote address, Justice Kotiswar emphasised that although considerable progress has been made, the portal represents a transformative leap, enhancing confidentiality, efficiency, and accessibility for survivors. He underscored the judiciary's proactive role in bridging legislative ga
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Charlize Theron "never said" name of director she alleges sexually assault
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Actress and film producer Charlize Theron shared why she would not reveal the name of the director she alleged sexually harassed her, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Delhi: Man arrested for posting AI-generated obscene images of girl on Ins
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"A college-going girl lodged a complaint on June 16, 2025, reporting that multiple fake Instagram accounts were created using her identity. These accounts uploaded sexually explicit, AI-edited images of her and were used for online harassment and blackmail," South West Delhi Additional DC
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Saying 'I Love You' not proof of sexual intent: Bombay High Court acquits
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke, who delivered the judgment, clarified that actions such as inappropriate touching, forcible disrobing, or indecent gestures accompanied by intent to violate a woman's modesty are essential elements to establish a case of sexual offence. Simply saying "I love you"
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Mumbai Police arrests teacher under POCSO Act for allegedly forcing male s
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The accused has been taken into custody, while another teacher, who allegedly assisted her, is currently absconding. A case has been registered in connection with the incident.
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