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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicUnnao gangrape

Topic: Unnao gangrape

Custodial death of Unnao victim’s father: Why SC asked Delhi HC to hear Sengar bail plea ‘out of turn’

Observing that the case against Sengar involved offences of 'moral turpitude' and refusing to suspend Sengar's 10-year sentence, the SC acknowledged the need to hold an expeditious hearing.

SC stays Delhi HC order suspending Unnao rape convict Sengar’s life term—‘judges too prone to error’

CJI-led bench questioned HC’s interpretation of the definition of a 'public servant' under POCSO Act. It noted that the ex-BJP MLA continues to be in jail in another case.

Days after Unnao gangrape survivor’s house was torched, her lawyer faces ‘threat’ to withdraw case

'They asked why was I risking my life', lawyer Sanjeev Trivedi writes to Unnao SP, seeking security to pursue the case. Adds that some men had followed him to his chamber at district court.

Unnao teen watched her rapist celebrate bail. Then he burnt her home, threw her son in flames

A 13-year-old in Unnao was gang raped and her parents attacked by her rapists. Now she is fighting angry villagers who have turned against the family.

BJP pulls out ‘Sengar aide’ from polls after Unnao gang-rape survivor’s appeal to PM, Yogi   

UP BJP unit withdraws Arun Singh, in the race for the zila panchayat president post at Unnao, after survivor claimed he was allegedly involved in her gang-rape and father’s murder.

‘My life has become a prison, can’t face world’ — Unnao rape survivor wants Sengar hanged

Unnao rape survivor says she apprehends threat to her life from ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s aide Shashi Singh, who has been acquitted of all charges.

Village head to powerful MLA, the rise of Kuldeep Sengar until 2017 Unnao rape case

Expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and his aides have been found guilty of kidnapping and gang-raping a minor in Unnao in 2017.

In Photos: Unnao rape victim buried next to grandparents, grave to be made a memorial

Villagers from far-flung areas joined in for the Unnao rape victim’s funeral, either helping with the burial or as quiet participants.

Unnao woman’s family demands ‘Hyderabad-like justice’ for men who raped & burnt her alive

The only thing that will give the family peace, the Unnao woman’s father said, is death penalty for her rapists.

We have all let down the Nirbhaya of Unnao

At every step, the Yogi Adityanath government tried to sabotage the case and protect its beloved bahubali MLA.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.