Crime against women

German national allegedly molested in Mangalore, 19-year-old arrested

The accused followed the 18-year-old German student, who had come to visit an ashram at nearby Panir as part of her research.

Sep 24, 2017, 12:32 PM IST

51 MPs/MLAs charged with crime against women: ADR

The ADR, a not-for-profit organisation, analysed election affidavits of 774 of the 776 current MPs and 4,078 of the 4,120 MLAs from across India. 

Aug 30, 2017, 20:55 PM IST

Rape charge can't be quashed even if accused married victim: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has declined to quash rape charge against a man, who is now married to the alleged victim, observing that it is an "offence against society".

Aug 04, 2017, 22:05 PM IST

UP: Woman attacked with knife by in-laws over property dispute in Vrindavan, brother-in-law arrested

In an another case of dowry-related violence, a woman was allegedly attacked with a knife by her in-laws over a property dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Vrindavan.

Jul 19, 2017, 09:45 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh horror: Father rapes 11-year-old daughter in Badaun, held

The incident occurred at Aurangabad Tappa village under Sahaswan police station area.

Jul 17, 2017, 15:29 PM IST

In 5 years, 277% rise in rape cases reported in Delhi

 The number of rapes reported each year in Delhi has more than tripled over the last five years, registering an increase of 277 percent from 572 in 2011 to 2,155 in 2016, according to data released recently by the Delhi Police.

Jul 10, 2017, 13:43 PM IST

Woman gang-raped in moving car in Haryana's Sohna, thrown out in Greater Noida

A police team from Noida has been sent to Gurugram for further investigation.

Jun 20, 2017, 09:11 AM IST

Delhi man held for raping minor girl

A minor girl has been raped in Delhi`s Begumpur area.

Jun 14, 2017, 18:23 PM IST

50 per cent of rape cases in India can be prevented if we build toilets, says Akshay Kumar

'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha', a love story with a satirical flavour, is directed by Shree Narayan Singh and is set to release on June 2, 2017. It is based on PM's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Jun 04, 2017, 13:31 PM IST

SCARY! Uber driver stalks Pune girl, says that he 'missed' her...Read the traveller's horrifying ordeal

Pune's Ambika Sharma Anavkar, on Facebook, recounted how an Uber driver sent her shady messages after she travelled in his cab on May 07.

May 24, 2017, 11:27 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh: Man, employed in Saudi Arabia, booked for sending lewd messages to woman

A man, working in Saudi Arabia, has been booked by the police for allegedly sending objectionable messages to a woman, police said here today.

May 15, 2017, 15:48 PM IST

Why can't a woman live in peace in this country, asks SC over growing crimes against women

Why can't women live in peace in this country, a Supreme Court bench, apparently exasperated over growing crimes against women, has observed.

Apr 23, 2017, 13:11 PM IST

Need stricter laws for crimes against women: Gauahar Khan

Actress Gauahar Khan believes violence against women will continue if the central government and the judiciary don't formulate stricter laws.

Apr 19, 2017, 19:03 PM IST

Another big step by Yogi Adityanath govt; tightens rules for storage and sale of acid to curb attacks

Yogi Adityanath-led UP government has taken yet another big step to curb crime in the state.

Apr 10, 2017, 11:32 AM IST

Intention behind ‘Maatr’ is not commercial success, says Raveena Tandon

Raveena, who last appeared in a cameo role in Anuraag Kashyap's ‘Bombay Velvet’, said she does not like the word "comeback" as she has become very choosy about her films.

Mar 31, 2017, 08:23 AM IST

Gurgaon: Married man held for sending nude pictures committing vulgar activities to women

A 26-year-old married man was arrested on charges of sending vulgar messages, obscene videos and nude pictures to a woman here, police said on Tuesday.

Mar 08, 2017, 00:01 AM IST

Malayalam actress molestation case: Two arrested, accused sent to 14-day judicial custody

On February 17, a case of attempted rape was filed, after the actress was allegedly abducted and molested last Thursday night.

Feb 21, 2017, 10:15 AM IST

Delhi Police installs 4000 CCTV cameras in 8 years even though women safety remains cause for concern

Delhi Police has managed to install just over 4,000 CCTV cameras in the past eight years even though the issue of women safety remains a cause for concern.

Feb 19, 2017, 11:06 AM IST

NHRC to conduct spot enquiry into allegations of gang-rape in Dhar district

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a complaint from the nine Scheduled Tribe women residents of Bhutia and Holibayada villages of District Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, that they became victims of police atrocities including rape, sexual assault and molestation on January 25, 2017. 

Feb 04, 2017, 12:51 PM IST

Woman crushed to death with stone in Delhi's Mangolpuri, husband on the run

In yet another shocking incident, a 30-year-old woman was allegedly crushed to death with a stone in a public park in Mangolpuri area of the national capital. 

Jan 31, 2017, 08:55 AM IST