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Thursday, September 4, 2025
TopicSexual Violence

Topic: Sexual Violence

RCB cricketer Yash Dayal accused of sexually exploiting a woman, FIR registered

Ghaziabad Police filed an FIR after a woman made a complaint to UP CM Adityanath through IGRS alleging exploitation by the cricketer with whom she was in a relationship for 5 yrs.

India’s rape crisis isn’t just legal failure. We raise men who don’t know consent, respect

Hampi to RG Kar, no woman is safe in India. The solution is not in policing their lives.

Anna University sexual assault sparks political slugfest. BJP’s Annamalai whips himself in protest

The BJP Tamil Nadu chief has also vowed to go barefoot until DMK is ousted. DMK says accused was only photographed with deputy CM, and is 'neither a party member nor volunteer'.

Owner of a biryani stall arrested for ‘sexually assaulting’ student of Chennai’s Anna University

Gnanasekaran's stall is located near campus. Education minister says more safety measures will be put in place in institutes even as Oppn slams DMK govt over ‘deteriorating law & order’.

Rape isn’t just a Bengal problem. It’s a wake-up call for police, courts and schools

The path forward involves acknowledging the severity of the issue, implementing meaningful reforms, and fostering a culture of respect and justice.

When ‘good men’ are silent on rape, every Indian woman suffers. So we say ‘yes all men’

In India, victims or survivors of rape have to be truly exceptional to first, get men's attention; and second, be worthy of their outrage.

Amid debate on marital rape, Gujarat HC’s scathing remarks — ‘rape is rape, this silence must be broken’

Court made strong remarks as it rejected bail plea of woman accused of abetting daughter-in-law's sexual abuse at the hands of her son, saying she 'played equal role as other accused'.

Prisoners held by Russia in Ukraine were tortured, sexually violated, say experts

Kremlin has consistently denied allegations of war crimes in Ukraine by forces taking part in ‘special military operation.’

Stabbed 70 times in court — why the women who killed Akku Yadav were hailed as heroes

In ‘Disgrace: Global Reflections on Sexual Violence’, Joanna Bourke provides a global history of social violence from date rape in America to Caste-based violence in India.

Manipur sexual violence is political. Don’t deny accountability by calling it a ‘mindless mob’

India cannot reduce or excuse the gang mentality seen in Manipur as innate tendencies or human nature. These mobs have purposeful goals, their intent is structured and coherent.

On Camera

Army wives fight a silent battle. Don’t abuse them for seeking small joys

The next time you see a post featuring a sari-clad woman at a party or a travel reel from an unknown location, ask yourself — how does her joy threaten yours?

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.