sexual assault news

Published on Aug 06, 2026 03:02 pm IST

‘Will approach Supreme Court’: Tarun Tejpal after conviction in rape case

The complainant had accused Tarun Tejpal of raping her in the lift of a five-star hotel in Goa in 2013 during the ThinkFest conference on November 7, 2013, and attempted to assault her again the day after.

Updated on Aug 06, 2026 02:57 pm IST

Two held, seven booked in POCSO cases in Kerala

Published on Aug 06, 2026 11:33 am IST

20-year-old man from Thane arrested for sexually assaulting, knifing Nagpur-based minor girl

Image for representation (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

mumbai news

Published on Aug 06, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Class 12 girl sexually assaulted by Mumbai student she befriended on Instagram

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

Updated on Aug 06, 2026 03:00 pm IST

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 on Aug 04, 2026 07:40 pm IST

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)

lucknow news

Published on Aug 02, 2026 08:11 pm IST

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 on Jul 29, 2026 05:06 pm IST

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 on Jul 29, 2026 03:05 pm IST

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

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:53 pm IST

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 on Jul 29, 2026 09:10 am IST

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 on Jul 30, 2026 12:00 pm IST

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

pune news

Published on Jul 29, 2026 08:39 am IST

Two men sentenced to life for 2016 gang rape of teenager

The convicts were identified as Sharad Muralidhar Salve (35) and Ankitsingh Ratansingh Bista alias Kangvaya (34). (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

pune news

Published on Jul 28, 2026 09:06 am IST

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 on Jul 25, 2026 08:47 am IST

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

The court also imposed a fine of ₹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)

lucknow news

Published on Jul 23, 2026 10:49 pm IST

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)

others

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 10:50 pm IST

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,

delhi news

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 08:13 am IST

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 on Jul 13, 2026 10:48 am IST

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.

mumbai news

Published on Jul 12, 2026 02:17 pm IST

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 on Jul 09, 2026 07:54 pm 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)

gurugram news

Updated on Jul 09, 2026 11:04 am IST

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 on Jul 09, 2026 08:10 am IST

Graham Platner, oyster farmer, Democratic Senate candidate amid allegations

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

Updated on Jul 07, 2026 06:29 pm IST

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 on Jul 07, 2026 05:17 am IST

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 on Jul 07, 2026 03:25 am IST

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)