Sexual assault

Bhopal gang-rape a 'blot' on BJP government, says Congress

The Congress on Saturday said the gang-rape of a 19-year-old woman in the heart of the state capital was a "blot" on the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh.

Nov 04, 2017, 15:11 PM IST

Bhopal gang-rape: Shivraj Singh Chouhan orders SIT probe, assures action against negligent policemen

A 19-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped for three hours by four men in the state capital Tuesday evening.

Nov 04, 2017, 10:45 AM IST

People like Harvey Weinstein will exist everywhere: Kriti Kharbanda

Kriti Kharbanda feels people like disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will exist everywhere -- be it the corporate world or the entertainment industry. But the actress says "sleeping around with people" is not the way to go to make dreams come true.

Nov 03, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

18-month-old girl raped by man in front of his children in Delhi

In a shocking incident, a one-and-a-half-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 33-year-old man in the presence of his two children, the police said on Thursday.

Nov 03, 2017, 09:04 AM IST

Hollywood producers kick out disgraced Weinstein

  The Producers Guild of America banned disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein for life today, vowing that sexual harassment would no longer be tolerated within its ranks.

Oct 31, 2017, 18:27 PM IST

Protest outside Delhi school after Nigerian student alleges sexual assault

Nigerian nationals on Friday protested outside the school here where a Nigerian student was allegedly sexually assaulted by a book seller.

Oct 27, 2017, 15:35 PM IST

Asaram rape case: SC asks godman to approach CJI for interim bail

The Supreme Court asked rape accused Asaram Bapu to approach Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Friday for interim bail. 

Oct 26, 2017, 11:37 AM IST

Stories of sexual abuse pour out on social media #MeToo

Celebrities and everyday people flooded social media with pers

Oct 17, 2017, 07:57 AM IST

#MeToo goes viral as women around the world raise voice against sexual harassment

Social media is flooded with posts with the hashtag #MeToo. Wondering what it is?

Oct 16, 2017, 12:52 PM IST

President Donald Trump's campaign subpoenaed over sexual assault allegations

 Donald Trump`s campaign has been subpoenaed as part of a defamation suit for documents related to sexual assault allegations that emerged during his run for president, according to a court document.

Oct 16, 2017, 09:02 AM IST

Sexual assault scandal: Hillary Clinton draws comparison between Harvey Weinstein and Donald Trump

In a move to take the heat off Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who has recently been accused of sexual assault, Hillary Clinton on Friday drew a comparison between the Democratic mega-donor and President Donald Trump.

Oct 14, 2017, 10:07 AM IST

Patna: 35-year-old woman sexually assaulted, dies of injuries

A 35-year-old woman died on Thursday after she was brutally assaulted following a failed rape attempt in Naubatpur in Patna district. Two men, including a 22-year-old, inserted an iron rod in her private parts after they failed to rape her on Wednesday night. 

Oct 13, 2017, 10:29 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh: Class 9 student gang-raped by three in Badaun

In yet another case of sexual assault against women, a minor girl was allegedly gang-raped by three youth in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun. 

Oct 11, 2017, 06:20 AM IST

Anger in France over schoolgirl 'consensual' sex case

The girl is said to have agreed to follow the man home from a park in Montmagny.

Sep 27, 2017, 20:37 PM IST

Teenager held for sexual assault of cousin in Coimbatore

The incident came to light recently, as the girl complained of severe stomach pain and doctors who attended to her revealed that she was five months pregnant, police said.

Sep 20, 2017, 20:10 PM IST

Ahead of Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case conviction: As it happened

A day ahead of the CBI court verdict in a sexual exploitation case against Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, thousands of security personnel have been deployed across Haryana and Punjab to maintain law and order situation.

Aug 24, 2017, 22:52 PM IST

Taylor Swift makes donation to charity aiding sexual assault survivors

After winning the groping case against former Colorado DJDavid Mueller, Taylor Swift announced in a statement that she'd be donating some of her fortune to charities that aid the survivors of sexual assault.

Aug 17, 2017, 15:26 PM IST

Mumbai shocker: Peon rapes minor girl in Malad school's washroom

The peon allegedly sexually assaulted the girl inside a washroom of the school between August 1 and 4, Senior Police Inspector of Dindoshi police station, Rajaram Vhanmane, said.

Aug 08, 2017, 17:13 PM IST

Mumbai shocker: 16-year-old boy ‘raped’ for a year by 15 boys in Andheri

A medical examination has confirmed the sexual assault.

Aug 03, 2017, 08:44 AM IST