News for 'rape allegation'

Held for alleged rape, Man United's Greenwood gets bail

Held for alleged rape, Man United's Greenwood gets bail

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The forward began his career at United's academy and has played once for the England national team.

4-year-old girl raped, murdered by uncle in Tirupati

4-year-old girl raped, murdered by uncle in Tirupati

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

According to Tirupati district superintendent of police L Subbarayudu, Nagaraju (24), who is the victim's maternal uncle, lured the girl to a secluded place in AM Puram village by offering her snacks on Friday evening and committed the crime.

Will hand over doctor's rape-murder probe to CBI if...: Mamata

Will hand over doctor's rape-murder probe to CBI if...: Mamata

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The body of the woman post-graduate trainee, who was allegedly raped and murdered inside a seminar hall of the hospital, was found on Friday morning. A civic volunteer was arrested in this connection on Saturday.

JD-S worker steps up, accuses Prajwal of rape, filming it

JD-S worker steps up, accuses Prajwal of rape, filming it

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The crime investigation department booked Prajwal, grandson of former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, after a JD-S worker from Hassan lodged a complaint against him.

Three more women accuse Ronaldo of rape?

Three more women accuse Ronaldo of rape?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Mayorga's lawyer Leslie Stovall has claimed that she received a call from a woman 'having had a similar experience (like that of Mayorga's)', according to British media.

India slams Pak on gross sexual violence against women

India slams Pak on gross sexual violence against women

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

India has slammed Pakistan at a UN debate by drawing attention to the heinous crimes of gross sexual violence against women in erstwhile East Pakistan in 1971, adding the pattern continues with impunity to this day.

RG Kar rape-murder case: Trial to begin on November 11

RG Kar rape-murder case: Trial to begin on November 11

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Eighty-seven days after the body of a woman medic was found at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a Kolkata court on Monday framed charges against the prime accused, Sanjay Roy.

Twist in kidnap case, Mumbai man held for raping daughter

Twist in kidnap case, Mumbai man held for raping daughter

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The police arrested the accused on Thursday and booked him under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, an official said.

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which had taken cognisance of the incident, has kept the matter on top of the cause list for hearing at 10:30 am on Tuesday.

Shivakumar accuses BJP of playing politics in Dharmasthala case

Shivakumar accuses BJP of playing politics in Dharmasthala case

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar accuses the BJP of politicizing the Dharmasthala 'multiple murders and burials' case, criticizing their protests and questioning their motives.

SC refuses to transfer Kolkata rape-murder case outside Bengal

SC refuses to transfer Kolkata rape-murder case outside Bengal

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to transfer the rape and murder trial pertaining to a doctor in Kolkata outside West Bengal.

CBI status report on RG Kar doc's rape-murder disturbing: SC

CBI status report on RG Kar doc's rape-murder disturbing: SC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The top court also questioned the West Bengal government's decision to hire contractual employees for the protection of doctors and other staff in hospitals.

What was her fault?: Modi breaks silence on 'abuses' at mother

What was her fault?: Modi breaks silence on 'abuses' at mother

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pain over the abuse directed at his mother during a Congress rally in Bihar, stating that the people of Bihar will not forgive the RJD and Congress for their actions.

SC seeks Centre's stand on plea against marital rape exception

SC seeks Centre's stand on plea against marital rape exception

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Under the exception given in Section 375 of the IPC, sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his wife, the wife not being minor, is not rape.

FIR against Anurag Kashyap after Ghosh alleges rape

FIR against Anurag Kashyap after Ghosh alleges rape

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The film-maker will be called for questioning in connection with the alleged seven-year-old incident.

Kolkata rape-murder: Where the CBI probe has reached

Kolkata rape-murder: Where the CBI probe has reached

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will conduct a psychological assessment of Sanjay Roy, the accused in a rape-and-murder case of a doctor in Kolkata that has triggered nationwide protests, officials said on Saturday.

Man poses as woman college teacher, rapes 7 students

Man poses as woman college teacher, rapes 7 students

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district for allegedly raping at least seven girls after posing as a woman college teacher and calling them in connection with scholarship funds, police said on Saturday.

NEET aspirant raped in Kota hostel

NEET aspirant raped in Kota hostel

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The girl from Bihar -- who had been living in the hostel with her sister -- alleged in her complaint on Tuesday that the tiffin boy repeatedly raped her while the hostel owner warned her against disclosing the incident, Superintendent of Police (Kota City) Sharad Choudhary said.

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

According to the cause list of August 20 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear on Tuesday.

Haryana horror: Air hostess on ventilator raped by hospital employee

Haryana horror: Air hostess on ventilator raped by hospital employee

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The police said they are examining CCTV footage of the hospital to identify the perpetrator.

Kolkata gangrape pre-planned, victim targeted from 1st day

Kolkata gangrape pre-planned, victim targeted from 1st day

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Kolkata Police has launched a search for mobile videos allegedly filmed by the trio.

Mamata convenes special session to pass anti-rape law

Mamata convenes special session to pass anti-rape law

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

A two-day special session of the West Bengal assembly was convened by the government on September 2 to table and pass a Bill which would provide for capital punishment to convicted rapists, Parliamentary Affairs minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay said. The Bill would be tabled for discussion and passage on Tuesday, the second day of the special session, Speaker Biman Banerjee said.

Sandeshkhali woman alleges abduction, lodges complaint

Sandeshkhali woman alleges abduction, lodges complaint

Rediff.com16 May 2024

A woman on Thursday lodged a police complaint, alleging that she was abducted by three persons from outside her residence in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali where allegations of sexual abuse against Trinamool Congress leaders have been levelled.

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'Even if we have laws in place, which we must, we need a societal change.' 'Rather than telling our daughters that, "Listen, leave your house at so and so time, come back by so and so time," we must tell the men and boys that "Whatever point of time you encounter a woman in public space or wherever, you treat her with respect, dignity, and as an equal participant in these public spaces".'

Assam demolishes houses of 3 rape accused, 2 others over encroachment

Assam demolishes houses of 3 rape accused, 2 others over encroachment

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

According to a senior official of the district administration, the occupants had built their houses on government land in Tangabari village under the Dudhnoi revenue circle limits and notices to clear those structures were served to them.

Dharmasthala 'burial' case: K'taka govt may replace SIT chief

Dharmasthala 'burial' case: K'taka govt may replace SIT chief

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that senior IPS officer Pronab Mohanty, who is heading the SIT probing the allegations of mass burials in Dharmasthala, will be replaced if he goes on central government duty.

Violence erupts in Pune's Yavat over social media post; youth detained

Violence erupts in Pune's Yavat over social media post; youth detained

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

An irate mob vandalized properties and indulged in arson in Yavat, Pune, following an objectionable social media post. Police used teargas to control the situation, and peace has been restored with heavy police presence.

Mob violence erupts in Pune over social media post; police deployed

Mob violence erupts in Pune over social media post; police deployed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A mob in Pune vandalized properties and set fire to objects after an objectionable social media post. Police have detained the youth responsible for the post and are working to restore peace.

'Salman Only Turns Up To Work As A Favour'

'Salman Only Turns Up To Work As A Favour'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'Salman is not interested in acting.'

Woman IAF officer alleges senior forced her into oral sex

Woman IAF officer alleges senior forced her into oral sex

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

A first information report (FIR) has been registered at Budgam police station against a Wing Commander following a complaint by a woman flying officer accusing him of rape, officials said in Srinagar on Tuesday.

SC objects to Allahabad HC's 'she invited trouble' remark

SC objects to Allahabad HC's 'she invited trouble' remark

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took exception to the Allahabad high court's recent remarks in a rape case as reportedly saying the complainant "herself invited trouble", and wondered why it made such observations while deciding a bail plea.

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Police said there were intelligence inputs that attempts would be made to trigger violence during the match, because of which it was cancelled.

Protests erupt in Assam as girl returning from tuition gang-raped

Protests erupt in Assam as girl returning from tuition gang-raped

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three persons in Assam's Nagaon district, triggering massive protests by people on the streets.

Kolkata rape: IMA shuts medical services across India for 24 hrs

Kolkata rape: IMA shuts medical services across India for 24 hrs

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Indian Medical Association has announced a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of non-emergency services from 6 am on August 17 to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor at the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata and the subsequent vandalism at the facility.

Pune highway horror: Attackers used chilli powder to blind victims

Pune highway horror: Attackers used chilli powder to blind victims

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The teenage girl was sexually assaulted and three women were robbed of gold ornaments by two motorbike-borne unidentified persons when the victims were travelling in a car in the wee hours of Monday on a highway in Daund in Pune district, a police official said.

Despite rape charges NCP leader to continue as minister

Despite rape charges NCP leader to continue as minister

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The decision was taken considering the complaints of harassment made against the woman by some leaders from the opposition, the BJP and the MNS.

18 arrested, 500 booked over communal violence in Pune

18 arrested, 500 booked over communal violence in Pune

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Those involved in the incident targeted a motorcycle, two cars, one religious structure and a bakery, and indulged in arson. The police had to lob tear gas shells and lathi-charge to disperse the mob, the official said.

No complaint against Indians: Dumka gang-rape survivor

No complaint against Indians: Dumka gang-rape survivor

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

"People of India are nice. I don't blame the people, but I blame the criminals. People of India have treated me very well, and were very kind to me," she said.

Now, Finnish woman raped in Delhi

Now, Finnish woman raped in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

A 30-year-old Finnish woman was raped allegedly by a youth at a south Delhi guesthouse early on Saturday morning after he offered her a lift, police said.

Body of teenage girl found in UP field; family alleges rape, murder

Body of teenage girl found in UP field; family alleges rape, murder

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The girl's family has alleged that she was raped and murdered.