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Hina Khan slams Shilpa Shinde for taking a dig at her cancer battle amid feud

Hina Khan and Shilpa Shinde have been at loggerheads since their stint in Bigg Boss 11.
Published on Jul 14, 2026 11:56 am IST

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes the story of a woman’s search for self realisation after her husband is outed as a sexual harasser, a collection of Emily Eden’s mid-19th century lithographs of India, and an ascetic’s 1898 account of travelling across the high Himalayas (Amit Sharma)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 03:06 am IST

Bandi Bhagirath, son of Union MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar, gets bail in POCSO case

Bandi Bhagirath got a regular bail with a condition to furnish 1 lakh with two sureties and certain conditions.
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Akanksha Chamola defends Shilpa Shinde's decision to file false harassment case

Akanksha Chamola has commented on Shilpa Shinde's false harassment case.
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 07:22 pm IST

NYPD inspector suspended over sexual assault allegations by female officer

NYPD Inspector Jeremy Scheublin was suspended this week following groping and harassment allegations from a female officer.
Published on Jul 05, 2026 08:03 am IST

Women DOPs slam Pratik Shah's 'non-apology' over sexual misconduct allegations

Cinematographer Pratik Shah was accused of inappropriate and predatory behaviour.
Published on Jul 03, 2026 07:06 am IST

Pratik Shah admits abusing his privilege after sexual misconduct allegations

Pratik Shah breaks silence after misconduct allegations.
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 03:59 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

Ludhiana: ICAR scientist alleges sexual harassment, colleague booked

The accused has been associated with the All India Coordinated Research Project of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering & Technology (ICAR-CIPHET). (HT File)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 06:30 am IST

Doc held for allegedly molesting woman patient in Chinchwad

Doctor attached to private hospital in Chinchwad has been arrested after woman alleged that he inappropriately touched her while she was undergoing treatment in the hospital’s general ward. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Jun 16, 2026 03:22 am IST

Blake Lively scores partial victory in dispute with Justin Baldoni

FILE PHOTO: Actor Blake Lively leaves the courthouse after 'settlement conference' at the United States District Court in New York City, U.S., February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo
Updated on Jun 13, 2026 10:40 am IST

Japanese woman travelling solo ranks places in India where she felt most unsafe

Hanna, a Japanese solo traveller, recounts her experience in India.
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Mumbai cops take cognisance of viral video alleging woman's harassment in auto

In the video, the auto driver can be heard using questionable language to the woman as she is seemingly stepping out of the auto.
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 07:13 pm IST

Opinion | Abuse of law: The lethal trend of lawfare

Shilpa Shinde
Published on Jun 05, 2026 04:53 pm IST

Shilpa Shinde confesses, Hina Khan contests: She said vs She said

Shilpa Shinde vs Hina Khan
Published on Jun 05, 2026 04:39 pm IST

Marriage promise to ‘Pak preacher’ videos: 5 chilling allegations in TCS case

Police personnel escort Nida Khan, the prime accused in the TCS Nashik case involving alleged sexual harassment and forced religious conversions, at the Additional Sessions Court in Nashik Road, Friday, May 8, 2026. Khan was remanded to police custody till May 11.
Published on Jun 05, 2026 10:40 am IST

‘No Bhagwan songs, don’t go to temple’: A big Pakistan claim in TCS Nashik case

TCS Nashik case: Woman says she was asked to watch Pakistani preacher's videos.
Updated on Jun 05, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Shilpa Shinde on arrest demands after false harassment claim against producer

Amid backlash, Shilpa Shinde defends confession on false harassment allegation.
Published on Jun 04, 2026 12:59 pm IST

Blake Lively, Baldoni continue court battle despite settling case; here's why

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively were involved in a long-drawn legal battle since before the release of their film, It Ends With Us.
Updated on Jun 02, 2026 10:10 am IST

DU professors write to vice-chancellor over harassment row

The move comes about 12 days after the Delhi High Court on May 18 directed DU vice-chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh to independently examine the matter and make a decision within six weeks.
Published on May 31, 2026 04:50 am IST

TCS Nashik case: Hearing on Nida Khan’s bail plea deferred to June 12

TCS Nashik case: Hearing on Nida Khan’s bail plea deferred to June 12
Published on May 30, 2026 06:18 pm IST

FIR filed against Dhurandhar production designer Saini S Johray: Report

Chandigarh Police have registered a case against Saini S Johray.
Updated on May 26, 2026 10:20 pm IST

Nashik SIT files first chargesheet in TCS-linked harassment case; 4 named

Nine FIRs were registered after multiple women came forward with complaints.
Updated on May 23, 2026 07:20 am IST

Former Ranchi school principal gets 3 yrs in jail for sexual harassment

Former Ranchi school principal gets 3 yrs in jail for sexual harassment
Published on May 23, 2026 03:00 am IST

Sexual harassment case: NCW directs TCS to constitute separate internal panels

Senior TCS officials attended the hearing virtually.
Published on May 23, 2026 01:39 am IST

Rapido driver masturbates before passenger, arrested after she records act

Woman records Rapido cabbie’s obscene act in Gurugram, accused arrested
Updated on May 22, 2026 02:46 pm IST

Driver held for obscene act in front of woman during cab ride

The victim told HT that she booked a cab on Thursday morning to reach her office as per her usual routine.
Published on May 22, 2026 06:48 am IST

Archery coach gets 5-year jail for sexually assaulting molesting junior national player

Vedwan runs archery academies in several states including Uttar Pradesh, Puducherry, and Jammu and Kashmir. (File)
Published on May 21, 2026 07:14 am IST

Lucknow University suspends assistant prof accused of inappropriate talks with female student

Lucknow University suspends assistant prof accused of inappropriate talks with female student
Published on May 19, 2026 06:15 pm IST