The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has terminated the services of coach Naval Singh after Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil accused him of mental harassment and verbal abuse.
Maharashtra legislative council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe has demanded stringent action against employees of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik following allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion by female employees.
Alappuzha District Police Chief submits a report denying lapses in the investigation of a case where a woman, injured in an accident, was allegedly sexually harassed while being transported to a hospital in Kayamkulam.
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran has addressed the sexual harassment allegations at TCS Nashik, calling them 'gravely concerning' and announcing a thorough investigation led by a senior executive. The investigation follows complaints from eight female employees alleging sexual harassment and forced religious conversion.
Police are investigating the bank accounts of those arrested in connection with the sexual harassment and religious conversion case involving women employees of an IT firm in Nashik to determine if they received funds for illegal activities. A special investigation team (SIT) is handling the case.
A 42-year-old transporter in Faridabad allegedly committed suicide due to financial stress and harassment, according to his family. Police have registered a case against eight individuals based on a suicide note and family complaint.
The family of a TCS employee arrested in connection with sexual harassment and conversion allegations at a Nashik unit claims he is a victim of internal professional rivalry and office politics. They allege a coordinated conspiracy driven by his academic and professional success.
Six Sikh priests have been arrested in Hoshiarpur for allegedly abetting the suicide of a fellow granthi, Jaspal Singh. The accused reportedly harassed and threatened Jaspal over demands for a share in religious programmes, leading him to consume poison. Police have registered a case and are investigating further.
Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil, supported by Neeraj Chopra, has filed a complaint with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) accusing coach Naval Singh of mental harassment and verbal abuse.
The alleged suicide of a first-year BDS student in Kerala has sparked outrage and prompted investigations into claims of caste-based harassment. The Chief Minister has condemned the incident, and various organisations are offering support to the student's family and calling for measures to prevent future occurrences.
A Maharashtra Legislative Council official has demanded strict action against TCS employees in Nashik following allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion. An SIT has been formed and arrests have been made.
Police in Kannur, Kerala, are investigating faculty members at Kannur Dental College following the death of a first-year student, Nithin Raj RL, who allegedly died by suicide after facing emotional harassment. The college has suspended two faculty members and initiated an internal inquiry.
An assistant treasury officer in Rajasthan's Dausa district died by suicide days after an FIR was filed against him in connection with the harassment and murder of a junior accountant. A suicide note recovered from his residence accuses a naib tehsildar and his brother-in-law of harassment.
A first-year MD student in Bareilly allegedly attempted suicide by jumping from a college building after enduring prolonged ragging and mental harassment from senior students. Police have registered an FIR against four senior doctors and others, including the college administration, following a complaint by the student's father, who claims earlier complaints to authorities were ignored.
A first-year MD medicine student in Bareilly allegedly attempted suicide by jumping from the third floor of his college building after being subjected to severe ragging and mental harassment by senior students. Police have registered an FIR against four senior resident doctors, other students, and the college administration based on the father's complaint, which also alleges inaction by college authorities despite prior warnings.
The family of a dental student who died after falling from a building in Kannur alleges delayed treatment and caste-based harassment by faculty members, disputing the college's claims about the circumstances surrounding his death.
A 30-year-old PhD student in Pune allegedly committed suicide, prompting the arrest of her research guide for alleged harassment. The student left a note accusing the guide of inappropriate behaviour.
The crime branch has arrested a telecaller from Uttar Pradesh linked to an illegal loan app, in connection with the alleged suicide of a first-year BDS student in Kannur. The student, Nithin Raj, was reportedly harassed by the loan app operators and also by two college faculty members, who are also accused in the case.
A flood relief mock drill in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, unexpectedly became a real rescue operation when a woman jumped into the Ghaghra river in an apparent suicide attempt. Rescuers, initially mistaking it for part of the drill, quickly saved her. Police investigations revealed the woman acted due to alleged family harassment and a dispute with her husband and in-laws, leading to a case being registered.
A local BJP leader in Thrissur, Kerala, A R Sreekumar, has been booked for attempted culpable homicide based on his wife's complaint of brutal assault. His wife alleges he attacked her for returning home late and that party workers are harassing her on social media.
The Chhattisgarh government has suspended Inspector General of Police Ratan Lal Dangi following a complaint of harassment and financial irregularities. An inquiry has been ordered into the allegations.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged suicide of a minor girl in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation by her teacher, prompting a police investigation and calls for increased safety measures in schools.
Ashutosh Brahmachari, who filed a sexual harassment case against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, has now claimed he did so under pressure from Ramchandra Das, the mahant of Deva Ashram in Mathura, alleging a conspiracy involving several officers.
A court in Kochi has granted three-day police custody of director Ranjith, who was arrested following allegations of sexual harassment on a film set. The court will consider his bail plea later.
A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.
A 22-year-old man in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district has been arrested for allegedly killing a man who repeatedly harassed his sister.
Police in Kerala are investigating a sexual harassment allegation made by a woman who was injured in a road accident and subsequently assisted by a local man. The woman claims the man sexually harassed her while she was being transported to the hospital.
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to a software firm owner accused of sexually harassing an employee and attempting to frame her and her husband in a criminal case. The court has directed him to cooperate with the investigation and not to influence witnesses.
A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been suspended and is under investigation following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking by a female student, sparking protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.
A 25-year-old postgraduate medical student was found dead in her car in Dehradun, with her family alleging mental harassment by a department head. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
A video of an inmate from Hoshiarpur Central Jail alleging harassment and demanding money from staff has gone viral, leading to an official inquiry and a political backlash against the Punjab government.
A 25-year-old postgraduate medical student in Dehradun allegedly died by suicide in her car, prompting a police investigation into harassment allegations against her department head.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the BJP of harassing Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states and denying Bengal its rightful dues.
A man jailed in Dharwad, Karnataka, on POCSO charges is accused of harassing the victim through video calls from inside the prison.
A social welfare department officer in Tumakuru, Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide, accusing a senior colleague of harassment in a selfie video. Police have launched an investigation into the allegations.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP of harassing Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states and denying Bengal its rightful dues. He also criticised the BJP for allegedly deleting names from electoral rolls and disrespecting Mahatma Gandhi.
Police in Kerala have registered a case against two individuals accused of harassing Congress candidate Aisha Potty during her campaign in the Kottarakkara constituency.
Malayalam film director Ranjith has been remanded in police custody for three days following allegations of sexual harassment on a film set. The arrest and subsequent legal arguments have raised questions about due process and Supreme Court guidelines.
A 30-year-old man, Rahul Dashrath Vishwakarma, has been arrested in Kalyan for allegedly molesting a 20-year-old woman on a local train. The incident occurred on Friday morning, and the accused was charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after the victim filed a complaint.
A 35-year-old man was allegedly poisoned to death by his wife in Muzaffarnagar following a family dispute. Police have arrested the wife, Puja, and registered a case against 12 members of her in-laws' family. The article also mentions a separate incident where a 25-year-old man was found dead, suspected of consuming poison due to harassment by his in-laws.
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