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While on bail, MP man rapes same woman again after 2 years, threatens her to withdraw case

The man who was released on bail following his arrest in a 2020 rape case, allegedly sexually assaulted the same victim at knife with a friend, and recorded a video of the incident.

‘Her mouth was burnt’ — ‘Raped’ Delhi teen’s family says accused made her drink ‘toilet cleaner’

He did so the same day she confided in two colleagues, claims minor’s father. According to Delhi Police sources, doctors say she was made to consume a ‘corrosive substance’.

Sonia Gandhi’s personal assistant booked as Dalit woman alleges ‘rape, intimidation’

P.P. Madhavan allegedly lured 25-year-old widow on pretext of offering job and financial aid, and promised marriage, according to FIR filed on 25 June. Police say investigation is on.

Delhi Police registers rape case against Sonia Gandhi’s personal secretary P. P Madhavan

Officials said that a 26 year old woman alleged that the accused lured her on the pretext of providing her a job and had promised marriage.

‘Just a trailer’ – Woman who accused Rajasthan minister’s son of rape attacked with ink

DCW sends notice to Delhi Police asking details of the attack which took a day after cops questioned the accused, Rohit Joshi.

Rape not ‘ravishment’ — why courts should stop use of this archaic & patriarchal word

Judges across India often use 'ravished' or 'ravishment' as synonym for rape in judgments, despite its 'romantic connotations'. Word also used by a judge while discussing marital rape last month.

Hyderabad minor ‘raped’ after party at pub, TRS leader’s son among accused claim police

According to police, 5 accused have been identified, one of whom is minor son of ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi party member. Accused allegedly raped minor on pretext of dropping her home.

Raped, bitten & beaten up — Bus conductor ‘with a record’ held for assault on Rajasthan 4-yr-old

Child was allegedly lured away with sweets. Accused, identified as Ajeet Jogi, 34, a resident of the same area where the victim lives, was arrested Sunday evening.

Accused in Haryanvi singer’s ‘murder’ planning crime ‘for months’, wanted ‘revenge’, claim cops

One of 2 accused, Ravi, was previously accused by the woman of rape. He was released on bail, 6-8 months back. Body was recovered Monday & family has alleged she was raped before being killed.

Full text of Delhi HC’s split verdict on pleas to criminalise marital rape

The petitions had challenged the constitutionality of the marital rape exception under Section 375 IPC (rape) on the ground that it discriminated against married women.

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TTP is byproduct of Pakistan’s own policies. Attacking Afghanistan won’t solve crises at home

Pakistan aimed to convey a message to the West about its counterterrorism efforts and show China that it has control over the CPEC routes. However, both messages fell flat.

Karnataka, Telangana, TN, Maharashtra power 40% of services output, pan-India growth uneven—NITI Aayog

Report on India's services sector examines state-level dynamics, maps disparities and suggests ways to tap into the sector’s potential.

India pulled out of Tajikistan’s strategically important Ayni air base in 2022. Here’s why

Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.