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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicNirbhaya case

Topic: Nirbhaya case

Amar Ujala on GDP slump, Dainik Bhaskar on why Modi should talk about crimes against women

A round up of the Hindi newspapers opinion pages to reflect the viewpoint from the heartland on topical issues.

Thought of killing accused never crossed my mind, says cop who handled Nirbhaya case

Former Delhi Police commissioner Neeraj Kumar said police refrained from resorting to anything illegal despite people calling for public castration and lynching of the rapists.

Nirbhaya’s family welcomes Hyderabad encounter of rape accused

Nirbhaya's father said the wait for justice for Hyderabad vet's family had ended early. However, Kerala MP Shashi Tharoor cautioned against extra-judicial killings.

If a rapist is shot dead on the street, rape cases will come down: Nirbhaya’s grandfather

In an apparent reaction to the Hyderabad rape case, Nirbhaya's grandfather said rape accused, when arrested, be handed over to the people & they will do justice.

Delhi Court admits plea filed by parents of 2012 Delhi gangrape victim for case transfer

The victim's parents also sought court's direction to Tihar Jail authorities to speed up the execution process for the rape convicts.

2 mins — that’s the time ‘Nirbhaya’ helpline staffers get under new owner to stop suicides

Women employees at 181 helpline, set up after 2012 Delhi gang rape, say new owner has removed their safety net — late-night cab drops & a female constable for security.

Delhi Crime: Why watch a Netflix series on the intensely reported Nirbhaya gangrape case

Delhi Crime tells Nirbhaya’s story from the vantage point of the Delhi Police, which received a lot of flak and criticism over the 2012 case.

Those who lynch can’t call themselves nationalists: Venkaiah Naidu

The Vice President said that nationalism doesn't involve discriminating others on any basis and highlighted the need for societal change. 

Not just about Nirbhaya’s mother, Karnataka top cop has a history of misogynistic remarks

Known to be an honest officer, H.T. Sangliana once booked his wife for using his official car to go shopping.

Most offenses against women occur in private spaces, the police are at a disadvantage

After Jyoti Singh's death, domestic sexual abuse, which used to be considered ‘ghar ki baat’, was brought into the public sphere.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

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.