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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicMinor rape

Topic: minor rape

Accused in gangrape of minor in Assam dies trying to escape police custody, body recovered from pond

Incident took place Thursday when minor was allegedly waylaid by 3 motorcycle-borne men while cycling home from tuition. Deceased identified as Tafiqul Islam. 2 others remain 'absconding'.

‘Exceptional case’: SC overrules Bombay HC to allow abortion for minor rape survivor at 30 weeks

A hospital in Mumbai opined that continuation of pregnancy against her will would negatively impact the minor's physical and mental well-being.

Inform rape survivors about right to abort at the time of filing FIR, says Karnataka HC

Court passes directions for pregnancies arising out of sexual offences, said early awareness of right to abort can avoid trauma later. Order came on minor’s plea for abortion at 24 weeks.

Family of 12-yr-old rape victim found seeking help in Ujjain traced to MP village, ‘prime suspect’ held

Family had filed missing complaint & declared reward for information on her whereabouts. Police found that she boarded train from Satna to Ujjain railway station. Auto driver arrested.

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How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.