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Kapashera minor rape-murder: Accused lured girl with chocolates, took her to his room, say police

The minor’s body was near a college in Kapashera early on Wednesday. The accused was held on Thursday following a brief exchange of fire. (Representative photo)
Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:25 am IST

'Went to seek money': Accused in rape-murder of IRS officer's daughter to cops

The murder of the 22-year-old daughter of an IRS officer in South Delhi has raised serious concerns over safety in households.
Updated on Jul 17, 2026 02:17 pm IST

CPM leader arrested in lynching, vandalism case linked to Baruipur rape-murder

Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), Trinamool Youth Congress supporters took out a protest rally against recent rape and murder of a 12 year old girl in Baruipur from Ballygung to Hazra in Kolkata.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 09:33 am IST

Missing for 4+ hours, stray dogs help | What we know about Ghaziabad rape-murder

A seven-year-old girl was found dead in the basement of an under-construction mall in Ghaziabad's Raj Nagar Extension.
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 12:01 pm IST

7-year-old lured with food, gang-raped, murdered in Ghaziabad; 2 arrested

The police said they have arrested two people in connection with the incident.
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 09:16 am IST

The case for a law against marital rape

A four-kilometre-long saree was embroidered with thousands of signatures supporting the removal of the marital rape exception.
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 06:36 am IST

Man booked for raping woman after threatening to kill her husband

According to police, the alleged offences took place between March 14, 2025, and June 30, 2026. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:23 am IST

14-year-old boy held for raping 6-year-old neighbour in Palwal

The victim was home alone when accused sneaked in and locked the door; medical exam confirmed assault, she was discharged Tuesday after treatment, police said. (File photo)
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 11:04 am IST

‘He deserved it’: Baruipur accused's mother refuses to claim body post encounter

Angry locals protested against the crime, blocking the Baruipur-Joynagar Road and setting tyres ablaze.
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 09:00 pm IST

‘Jungle law’: TMC slams Bengal govt after Baruipur rape-murder accused ‘killed’

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra slammed the Bengal government for encounter killing of Baruipur rape-murder prime accused.
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 03:51 pm IST

Injuries in private parts, head trauma: Autopsy of girl raped, killed in Bengal

Massive protests erupted in Baruipur and other adjoining areas as public outrage increased over the 12-year-old girl's alleged rape and murder.
Updated on Jul 06, 2026 07:29 pm IST

UP man, accused of raping stepdaughter, dies after falling ill in police custody

Despite her marriage in April this year, the accused continued to assault her and threatened to disclose the matter to her husband if she resisted, police said.
Published on Jul 06, 2026 01:21 pm IST

2 arrested in Baruipur rape, murder case in Kolkata; prohibitory orders imposed

Large contingents of police were deployed in the area to diffuse the tension and maintain law and order. (iStock representative)
Published on Jul 06, 2026 07:22 pm IST

Domestic help raped for years, forced to convert her religion for marriage in UP

According to the police, the woman, who has worked at the man’s house in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district for several years. (Representational Image)
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 09:57 pm IST

Woman sexually harassed inside car in Delhi; man arrested

A video purportedly recorded by the woman during the incident later surfaced on social media, showing her pleading with the man to let her out of the vehicle.
Updated on Jul 01, 2026 12:40 pm IST

Court rejects ‘love affair’ defence, man gets 20-year jail for raping minor

The girl sold sprouts next to the man's tea stall in Majiwada.
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Delhi HC cancels bail of school staff accused of raping minor in Janakpuri

The Delhi High Court refused to cancel the bail to a staff member at a private school accused of raping a minor.
Updated on Jun 29, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Pune man, convicted for 3-year-old's rape-murder, to be ‘hanged till death’

Accused Bhimrao Kamble had lured the 3-year-old on the promise of snacks and a newborn calf.
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 12:00 am IST

Why didn’t she just say no?

Siya told the police she was unhappy about her impending arranged marriage with Ketan Agarwal
Published on Jun 29, 2026 08:00 am IST

FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes faces rape allegation

Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes faces rape allegation (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Jun 28, 2026 10:10 pm IST

Pune court convicts man in rape-murder of 3-year-old girl, sentence on June 29

Pune rape-murder: Court convicts 65-year-old man, to pronounce quantum of punishment on Jun 29
Published on Jun 25, 2026 01:59 pm IST

Rape-murder of minor: Cabbie faced 5 cases, still worked for 3 aggregators

Police said they have approached the three companies seeking an explanation on how Singh was on-boarded as a driver-partner and whether mandatory police verification and antecedent checks were ever carried out.
Published on Jun 25, 2026 03:44 am IST

Panchkula: Maternal uncle arrested for raping 13-year-old in POCSO case

The police registered an FIR on June 19 under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Section 64(2)(f) (rape punishment) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (HT File)
Published on Jun 22, 2026 06:42 am IST

No bail for man accused of raping model; court refuses to entertain 'compromise' affidavit by survivor

No bail for man accused of raping model; court refuses to entertain 'compromise' affidavit by survivor
Published on Jun 16, 2026 01:45 pm IST

Who is Marius Høiby? Norway Crown Prince's stepson gets 4 years in jail for rape

A court sketch depicts Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, during a trial in Oslo at the District Court,
Updated on Jun 15, 2026 07:15 pm IST

Madhur Virli apologises for joke on rape after backlash: ‘Genuinely sorry’

Madhur Virli has issued an apology for his joke on rape cases.
Updated on Jun 15, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Ludhiana: 2 brothers booked on charges of abducting, raping 17-year-old girl

The duo were arrested on the basis of an FIR lodged by the victim’s mother, police said. (HT File)
Published on Jun 14, 2026 05:00 am IST

Consent of minor no ground to end rape case: Rajasthan High Court

Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand quashed an order of a special POCSO court in Alwar. (Representative Image/iStock)
Published on Jun 13, 2026 06:35 pm IST

Internet outraged by Madhur Virli's joke on rape amid Pranit More biryani row

Madhur Virli's comments on rape during a show has shocked many on social media.
Updated on Jun 13, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Indian-origin man in UK gets 34 years in jail for kidnapping, rape and torture

A UK court has sentenced Indian-origin Gagandeep Singh, to 34 years for abduction, rape and prolonged torture
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 11:08 pm IST