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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

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

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.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?