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TopicCrimes against women

Topic: Crimes against women

‘Stabbed mom with screwdriver, then calmly left on bike’—in UP, gory case of matricide by betting addict

Nikhil Yadav, who habitually played online betting games, was arrested for killing his mother on suspicions that she knew he had been stealing from home.

Prajwal Revanna gets life term for rape. ‘Should deter all who think of exploiting women’—victim’s kin

This comes in one of the four cases of rape & sexual harassment against Prajwal Revanna, was seen sobbing & pleading for a lighter sentence in court on Saturday.

Radhika Yadav murder isn’t about one rogue father. Women earning for family is still taboo

Social media user were seen justifying the murder, citing “the other side” or alleging Radhika was with a Muslim man. It normalises a father's violence and communalises her death.

Balasore student who self-immolated wanted to be a teacher. In death, she taught how to stand up

“No one bothered to ask what had pushed her to that point. She was struggling mentally, but the college refused to even listen to her," said Soumyashree Bisi’s friend Kashish.

IIM Calcutta rape case spins into confusion as survivor’s family goes quiet. SIT is struggling

According to the police, the complainant's father’s mobile phone has been switched off since he publicly denied that his daughter was sexually assaulted.

Ambitious, online, independent—Radhika Yadav killed by father she once danced with after wins

Tennis player Radhika Yadav was shot dead by her father in Gurugram. Her crime? Being successful, ambitious, and visible online. A chilling case of patriarchy.

Protests rock Bangladesh after video of Hindu woman’s rape goes viral, local BNP politician held

A 2-judge High Court bench demanded its immediate removal from online platforms. Authorities were further instructed to ensure the survivor’s security & facilitate her medical treatment.

A minor’s rape, hospital neglect & political storm. The makings of Bihar’s RG Kar

The three recent rape cases have sparked outrage in Bihar, with opposition leaders targeting the government's inaction and pushing women's safety and hospital neglect to the forefront of the poll campaign.

‘Humans scarier than wild animals’: Woman’s death after alleged gang rape numbs Kashmir’s Bakarwals

All four accused are currently in police custody. Former CM Mufti says blames substance abuse, says it is ‘devastating’ the youth & fueling horrific crimes like rape & murder.

What Panvel court said while handing life sentence to decorated cop for murder of lady cop

Abhay Kurundkar received the President’s medal for meritorious service on Republic Day, 2017, after the murder of woman inspector Ashwini Bidre-Gore.

On Camera

DPDP Act will change how we interact with the internet. Get ready for the consent mails

India does not have a data protection regulator to make good on the DPDP Act’s promise and articulate clear future standards.

172 countries & counting, India looks to hit new record in rice exports. But there’s a flip side

The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.

US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.