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Minor gangraped in Agra, 1 accused hangs himself before cops can catch him

The survivor was abducted in an autorickshaw by the accused, who gangraped her near a drain on the outskirts of a UP village, said police.

Delhi 14-yr-old who killed abuser was lured with food, ‘sexually assaulted & blackmailed’, say police

The class 8 student who worked as a scrap collector slit the throat of 28-yr-old man who, he says, recorded a video of assault & used it to blackmail him. The abuse continued for 2 months.

‘Face smashed, blood-soaked uniform’ — pain, shock in Siliguri over schoolgirl’s murder

Political parties take aim at ruling TMC, write to Mamata demanding speedy probe. City saw 24-hr bandh in protest. Accused in custody, police say they will file chargesheet soon.

China drafts guidelines to limit use of apps and smart terminals by minors

The country's cyberspace regulator asked for public feedback on the guidelines by 2 September.

‘Drunk man harassed woman & daughter, crew kept serving drinks’ — US lawsuit against Delta Air Lines

$2million lawsuit alleges flight attendants didn't help duo despite several requests & man was allowed to leave without authorities being alerted, according to report by Fox Business.

‘Beatings, burns & confinement’: Parents of Dwarka domestic help narrate 10-year-old’s trauma

10-yr-old rescued from employers’ house with swollen eyes & wounds is one of many victims of child labour & abuse. Parents say don't want money, were told she'd 'have a good life'.

‘Want to visit Vegas, try litti chokha’ — man held at age 12 tries to turn life around after 25 yrs on death row

Niranaram Chetanram Chaudhary was released last month after an SC order affirmed that he was a juvenile in September 1994, when he was arrested for the murders of seven people in Pune.

Landlords of properties used as brothels must pay damages, can’t plead ignorance, rescued minors tell SC

SC took note of the minors' submission of draft rules seeking this compensation as a civil remedy and sought response from govt & National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.

POCSO & ‘sin’ of falling in love: Why Madras HC panel says no hasty arrests if there’s ‘romantic’ link

In a letter, the court’s juvenile justice panel says that 60% of registered POCSO cases relate to ‘mutual romantic relationships’. But police say implementation could be challenging. 

13-year-old girl raped & filmed by six minors in Assam, group arrested

The police have registered a case under various sections of the IPC and POSCO Act, 2012 & have recovered the videos from their mobile phones.

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Only below-the-radar diplomacy can work in India-US trade ties now

India’s competitiveness cannot be defended abroad if it is eroded at home. Short-term measures can provide a cushion, but without reforms, exporters will remain perpetually vulnerable.

Niti Aayog CEO flags India’s trade imbalance — ‘we trade in stuff world doesn’t require in large quantities’

According to the Niti Aayog quarter trade watch report launched Monday, India’s total trade in FY 2025 was at US$1.73 trillion—exports at US$823 billion & imports US$908 billion.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.