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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicSexual harassment

Topic: sexual harassment

Woman cop accuses Haryana IPS of sexual harassment, state women’s rights body says officer summoned

Fatehabad Superintendent of Police says preliminary inquiry has found letter ‘suspicious’, adds she has spoken to 19 women cops but nothing has come out so far.

Cops closing in on him, Chhatarpur rape accused who ‘shot at’ minor complainant, kin takes own life

Before he killed himself, Bhola Ahirwar alleged in social media post that POCSO case against him was fake. He also revealed his location.

Govt school headmaster held for allegedly sexually harassing girl students in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang

The accused allegedly sent messages with objectionable content to minor girls on their mobile phones. A case has also been registered.

‘Traumas have resurfaced’ in Bengali film industry after Kerala MeToo report & RG Kar case

Women actors wrote to the West Bengal Tele Academy, demanding a safer work environment. The state govt has also reportedly formed an 'unbiased committee' to probe allegations.

IAF flying officer accuses wing commander of sexual assault, harassment. FIR lodged

The woman has also accused the IAF of not treating her internal complaints seriously, saying the force was initially unwilling to conduct a medical examination.

Kannada film forum urges Siddaramaiah govt to form Hema Committee-like panel led by retired judge

Comprehensive measures are needed to create a safe & equitable working environment for all women in industry, Film Industry for Rights & Equality writes to Siddaramaiah govt.

Kochi police registers FIR against Malayalam actor & CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh for sexual assault

This is the 3rd accusation of sexual harassment against a high-profile personality from Malayalam Film industry within 10 days of Justice Hema Committee report being made public.

Actor-politician Khushbu talks of father’s abuse amid sexual harassment scandal in Malayali cinema

Justice Hema Committee’s report on 19 August exposed rampant sexual abuse in Kerala’s film industry, which it said was controlled by 10 to 15 powerful men.

Woman employee moves SC against Bengal Governor, asks ‘is sexual harassment part of his duties?’

Asking the top court to invoke its extraordinary jurisdiction in the case, the complainant, an employee of Raj Bhavan, in her petition says immunity granted to governors can't be absolute.

Sexual harassment accused Hari Padman terminated by Kalakshetra, to contest dismissal in Madras HC

Padman was earlier placed under suspension following allegations of sexual harassment against him, first reported by ThePrint in March 2023.

On Camera

The killing of a Minnesota woman by ICE agent has awoken the ‘tech Left’

‘We all bear a collective responsibility to speak up and not be silent when we see things like the events of the last week,’ Jeff Dean, chief scientist at Google, wrote on X.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.