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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicUnnao rape case

Topic: Unnao rape case

Death of CBI witness in Unnao rape-custody death case sparks controversy

Uncle of Unnao gang rape victim, whose father died in custody, wants postmortem of the body. The witness’ wife says he died of natural causes. 

Bill permitting stringent punishment in rape cases introduced in Lok Sabha

Provisions include imposing death penalty on those who rape girls under 12 years of age, 20 years for rape of girls below 16.

Unnao rape case: BJP MLA booked for minor’s rape, probe handed over to CBI

The UP home secretary said the state police would continue the probe until the CBI took up the case, adding that the investigation agency would take a call on Sengar’s arrest.

Plugged-In: FIR filed against Sengar, CJI is master of roster & new home for CSK

The UP police has registered a case against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar under sections of rape, POCSO Act.

Unnao survivor tells her story: After raping, he wiped my tears & said he’d get me a job

As the investigation gets underway, the teen said her father’s death had robbed her of hope, while police questioned ‘inconsistencies’ in her account.

TalkPoint: Has rape been politicised in Unnao and Kathua?

Experts weigh in on the brutal incidents of rape in Unnao and rape-murder in Kathua region, the political intervention in the cases, and the collective outrage across the country.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.