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TopicSexual Assault

Topic: Sexual Assault

POCSO accused absconding for a fortnight in Haryana, minor’s family alleges cops aiding him

FIR was lodged 10 July, a day after accused had targeted minor. Family has sought action against three cops who are related to accused.

Indian arrested in Canada for ‘groping spree’ at public water park, victims include minors

While 12 victims have been identified, the mother of one said on social media that the number could be higher.

Nepal court sentences ‘Buddha Boy’ to 10 years of imprisonment in sexual assault case

Court official Sikinder Kaapar of the Sarlahi district court in southern Nepal said a judge had also ordered Ram Bahadur Bamjon to pay $3,750 in compensation to the victim.

‘Took minor to a room, locked it from inside’ — CID files chargesheet against Yediyurappa in POCSO case

The senior BJP leader & Karnataka ex-CM had filed petition in HC seeking to quash FIR lodged against him in connection with the alleged assault that took place at his home in February.

Prajwal Revanna’s brother Suraj arrested for alleged sexual assault of male JD(S) worker

Party worker accused Suraj, a JD(S) MLC, of sexually assaulting him at his farm. Suraj has denied the allegations and claimed the worker was trying to extort money from him.

SIT gets 6-day custody of Prajwal Revanna, no anticipatory bail for his mother in kidnapping case

Prosecution team had requested for 14-day custody but was eventually granted six days. Prajwal’s lawyers argued that just one day of custody would suffice.

Madhya Pradesh CM orders action against Ashoknagar top cop over viral video of woman’s abuse

Sword-wielding man seen dragging her out of her house, hitting her father & brother; allegations of police negligence abound.

Prajwal Revanna produced in court after medical examination in sexual assault case

Probe team to request court for the suspended JD(S) leader’s custody.

Prajwal Revanna taken into SIT custody upon arrival in Bengaluru after over a month-long absence

The Hassan MP, accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, had fled India hrs after end of polling on 26 April. In a video statement, he had said he'll appear in-person before SIT today.

Harvey Weinstein may face fresh sexual assault charges as more women come forward

Assistant District Attorney Nicole highlighted the need for a July 9 hearing to facilitate discovery and compliance in light of these potential developments.

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Trump’s unpredictability is not the absence of strategy—it works on everyone but China

The Italian term sprezzatura—a studied nonchalance that conceals intention—best captures the spirit of Trump’s foreign policy so far. The pattern is unpredictability, transactionalism, and disruption as diplomacy.

Asia’s ‘weakest’ link: Yunus on a tightrope as Bangladesh tries to fix banks without breaking economy

With 20.2 percent of its total loans in default by the end of last year, Bangladesh had the weakest banking system in Asia. Despite reforms, it will take time to recover.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.