Rather than wasting time on rhetoric, emotions and drama, if Aakhri Sawal had engaged in a serious debate with more controversial questions and stronger arguments to counter them, it would have enriched the viewer as well as lifted the discourse, observes Utkarsh Mishra.
Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh calls for the immediate implementation of the Shakti Act following the rape and murder of two minors in Pune district, criticising the government's failure to ensure the safety of women and children.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has voiced its concern over the circulation of obscene videos of young girls in Amravati, Maharashtra, and has directed authorities to remove the content from online platforms. The NCW is closely monitoring the case and has asked for regular progress reports.
With Saif Ali Khan and Randeep Hooda donning the cop uniform on OTT this week, we take a look at 10 memorable police portrayals in Hindi OTT series over the years.
The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to form an all-women SIT to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Ghaziabad, following concerns about the local police's handling of the case and allegations of denial of treatment by private hospitals.
A Thane court acquitted a 26-year-old woman charged with child trafficking and running a prostitution racket, citing the prosecution's failure to prove she called the alleged victims for the flesh trade.
A 28-year-old man from Thane district has been arrested for allegedly molesting girls after community members reported multiple incidents to the police.
John Abraham's 1986 film Amma Ariyan, now heading to the 2026 Cannes film festival, remains one of Malayalam cinema's most politically charged and unsettling masterpieces.
Understanding that sexual abuse can be prevented and healing from abuse is possible helps parents respond with calm and confidence rather than react in fear or panic, says Psychologist Namrata Joshi.
An autorickshaw driver in Palghar, Maharashtra, was arrested after brutally assaulting a four-year-old boy following an argument with the child's father. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the driver slamming the boy to the ground and hitting his head with an iron rod. The child is in critical condition.
A labourer has been arrested in Thane for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl at a construction site, sparking outrage and demands for stricter verification of migrant workers.
Police in Bengaluru have launched an investigation after a foetus was discovered in a women's toilet at Foxconn's office in Devanahalli. The company is cooperating with authorities.
A 15-year-old girl in Jalandhar has given birth months after allegedly being raped by a boy in Amritsar. Police have registered a Zero FIR and booked the accused under the POCSO Act and the BNS.
A 32-year-old woman was stabbed to death and her husband seriously injured in an attack by unidentified assailants in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area.
A six-year-old girl was allegedly tied to the stairs and beaten for plucking guavas from a garden in Una district, Himachal Pradesh. The incident sparked outrage after videos of the alleged abuse circulated on social media, leading to police investigation and the girl's rescue.
A six-year-old girl was allegedly tied to stairs as punishment for plucking guava from a garden in Una, Himachal Pradesh. The incident sparked outrage after videos surfaced online, leading to police investigation and the girl's rescue.
A six-year-old girl was allegedly tied to stairs as punishment for plucking guava from a garden in Una, Himachal Pradesh. The incident sparked outrage after videos circulated on social media, leading to police investigation and the girl's rescue.
During the probe, it was found that Ram Bhawan, a resident of Naraini town in Banda district, had been living in a rented room in Chitrakoot district where the offences were committed, with his wife allegedly assisting him, the agency said.
As Priyanka Chopra Jonas returns as the debonair spy Nadia in Citadel Season 2, we take look at how her Hollywood projects stack up against each other from underwhelming to standout.
A woman claiming to be an author has alleged she was attacked by a mob in Indore while researching the Shah Bano case, but police deny the mob assault, stating the dispute was over a book contract.
A special POCSO court in Thane sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in Palghar district, Maharashtra, in 2018, deeming the crime 'heinous'.
An author claims she was attacked in Indore after being mistaken for a 'child lifter' while researching a book on the Shah Bano case. Police deny the mob assault, citing a dispute over the book contract.
The Supreme Court has criticised Haryana Police and Gurugram's Child Welfare Committee for their handling of a three-year-old's rape case, ordering a special investigation team and a fair probe.
Voting has commenced in 142 constituencies for the second and final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, with significant security measures in place. The outcome will determine whether the TMC maintains its dominance or if the BJP can gain ground in the state.
When Bangalore-based Arjun* agreed to an arranged marriage, he believed he had found the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. But a quiet conflict over religion at home soon began to test the relationship.
A court in Kollam, Kerala, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the aggravated sexual assault and torture of a four-year-old girl, highlighting the severity of child abuse cases and the legal consequences.
The Tecno Spark 50 5G is priced from 16,999 for the 4 GB RAM with 128GB storage version, whereas the 6 GB RAM and 128 GB variant costs 18,999. Sales kick off on 3April through both digital platforms and physical stores, with interest-free EMI plans available for up to eight months.
Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel in Jharkhand have rescued four minors, including a girl from Odisha, and arrested a man from Bihar for alleged human trafficking.
Pakistan has reported its first case of poliovirus infection this year in a four-year-old child from Sindh province, raising concerns about the ongoing threat of the crippling disease despite eradication efforts.
An RTI query reveals that only a fraction of Delhi's police stations have paralegal volunteers, and their assistance in POCSO cases is minimal, despite a Supreme Court mandate.
The Maharashtra assembly has passed the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, introducing strict measures to prevent religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or marriage, sparking debate over constitutional rights and religious freedom.
A 41-year-old man in Kerala has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for the aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. The Nadapuram Fast Track Special Court Judge Devan K Menon sentenced Muhammed Reyhan under various provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the IPC.
In this new series on modern marriages, Payal* tells Divya Nair how she coped with the unexpected challenges that followed her impulsive marriage to her best friend.
In the rush to complete tax-saving investments at the end of the financial year, many taxpayers choose instruments that do not match their long-term financial goals.
A Delhi court has granted interim bail to a Class XII student accused of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his classmate outside their CBSE examination centre, citing the risk of loss of an academic year.
A 38-year-old man in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly committing an unnatural act with his 12-year-old nephew. The arrest follows a complaint filed by the boy's father, leading to a case registered under the POCSO Act.
With Income Tax Act 2025 in force, your tax choice can quietly cost you big money if you're not paying attention. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains how
Seven Class X students of a hostel in Igatpuri, Nashik, have been booked for allegedly sexually abusing junior students. The hostel superintendent has also been booked for failing to take action after being informed of the abuse.
'Our government is committed to addressing it firmly while protecting the rights of genuine citizens.'
A key mistake would be continuing to rely on provisions of the Income-Tax Act, 1961, where the new law now applies, and vice versa.
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