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Class 12 girl blackmailed, raped by Instagram friend for 24 hours in Nagpur

Police said the breakthrough in its efforts to trace the missing girl came after investigators analysed her Instagram chats.

Updated 5 hours ago

Rajasthan HC grants Asaram 20-day parole, says state failed to justify rejection

Former self-styled godman Asaram, serving life sentence in a rape case.

Updated 1 day ago

Minor’s body found with multiple wounds in B’shahr; kin allege sexual assault, murder

Police said that the case is being investigated from every possible angle. (For representation)

Published 3 days ago

Rajasthan: 4-yr-old girl sexually assaulted inside school washroom, say police

Circle officer Vicky Nagpal said a case was registered, and the investigation is underway. (Representative Photo)

Published 7 days ago

Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct in new BBC doc: 5 things to know

Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto is the subject of a new BBC documentary that compiles allegations from 10 women who say they encountered him between 2002 and 2016

Published 7 days ago

Nepalese man sentenced to 10 years RI for kidnapping and sexually assaulting Palghar girl in 2018

Nepalese man sentenced to 10 years RI for kidnapping and sexually assaulting Palghar girl in 2018

Updated 7 days ago

Punjab-origin cabbie charged with sexual assault in Canada

A 25-year-old Punjab-origin Uber driver has been charged with two counts of sexual assault following an investigation by the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) into an alleged incident in Burlington, Ontario.

Published 7 days ago

21-year-old gangraped in Baramulla, two arrested

The arrested men, Shakir Ahmad Lone, 22 and Mohammad Ashraf Dar, 27, both residents of Jalshree Baramulla are drivers by profession. (File)

Published 7 days ago

Police arrest 61-year-old for sexual assault of two minor sisters

Police arrest 61-year-old for sexual assault of two minor sisters

Published 7 days ago

Ludhiana SHO suspended after woman inspector accuses him of rape

Acting on the complaint, the Ludhiana Rural police suspended Sahibmeet Singh from the post of SHO, attached him to the police lines and initiated departmental action alongside the criminal case. (HT File)

Published 11 days ago

Man gets death for sexual assault, murder of 7-year-old boy in UP’s Bahraich

The court also imposed a fine of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>100,000 on the accused Mukesh Nishad and ordered that 50% of the fine amount be paid as compensation to the victim’s father. (For Representation)

Published 13 days ago

13-yr-old sexually assaulted by her father in Jahangirpuri; accused on run

Accused was recently released from jail after serving a five-year sentence in a robbery case (Representative photo)

Updated 17 days ago

3-year-old found dead in Delhi; neighbour held, sexual assault suspected

Delhi Police arrested the victim's neighbour in connection with the alleged kidnapping, sexual assault and murder of the three-year-old girl,

Updated 19 days ago

Security guard arrested for sexually assaulting child inside washroom in Mumbai

While the minor girl was being treated at a hospital, the accused was arrested soon after a complaint was lodged on Sunday, an official said.

Updated 23 days ago

Thane court acquits coach of raping minor girl, citing continued training

The observations of the top court came while hearing separate appeals filed by the Kerala government and the accused MLAs against a March 12 order by the Kerala high court refusing to drop charges against the legislators.

Published 24 days ago

Who are top contenders to replace Graham Platner? Maine Senate race explained

Democratic candidate for US Senate Graham Platner speaks at a campaign town hall meeting in Portland, Maine, US.

Published 27 days ago

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 27 days ago

Panchkula: 29-year-old man gets 3 years’ jail in POCSO case

The case was registered by the district police in March 2019 against two boys, both residents of Panchkula. (HT File)

Updated 27 days ago

Graham Platner, oyster farmer, Democratic Senate candidate amid allegations

Who is Graham Platner? (Photographer: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg)

Updated 29 days ago

Will Graham Platner drop out? Stephen King slams Trump amid Maine democrat's row

Graham Platner faces calls to drop out of the Maine Senate race after a sexual assault allegation.

Published 29 days ago

Who is Jenny Racicot? Woman who alleges Graham Platner sexually assault her

Who is Jenny Racicot? Learn about the Maine woman accusing Graham Platner of sexual assault (Getty Images via AFP)

Updated 30 days ago

Mohali: Man gets life term for murdering friend over money dispute

Rejecting the defence’s claim that the victim had died due to excessive alcohol consumption, the court held that the prosecution had proved every link in the chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt. (HT File)

Updated 29 days ago

Ashley Perez: Pat Perez's ex-wife alleges sexual misconduct by Phil Mickelson

Ashley Perez detailed a 2015 encounter with Phil Mickelson, who allegedly displayed a nude photo and invited her to his room while her husband Pat was preoccupied.

Published 39 days ago

Minor allegedly exploited under false promise of marriage; accused at large

The injured minor collapsed unconscious on the road, causing a significant commotion in the area. (For representation only)

Published 39 days ago

Odisha Pocso court awards father 20 years imprisonment for raping minor daughter

The minor was first sexually assaulted when she was around 14, during her grandfather’s funeral rites. (Representative Image | iStock)

Published 40 days ago

First FIR at all-women police station filed over sexual assault of minor

The FIR was lodged Sunday after the victim and her father gave a written complaint at Wazirabad police station, which was transferred to the new facility.

Published 43 days ago

Pocso complainant challenges clean chit given to Chembur school lab assistant

Pocso complainant challenges clean chit given to Chembur school lab assistant

Published 46 days ago

Doctor arrested for sexually assaulting minor in Zirakpur

The FIR alleges that after administering a glucose drip, the doctor claimed the teenager had a stomach infection. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 47 days ago

Man booked for ‘sexual assault’ on minor in Awantipora

The J&K police have booked a man for alleged sexual assault on a minor child and registered a case under POCSO in south Kashmir’s Awantipora. (Representational image)

Published 52 days ago

Families struggle to report sexual crimes; delay no reason to quash FIR: Bombay HC

Families struggle to report sexual crimes; delay no reason to quash FIR: Bombay HC

Published 54 days ago

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