News for 'rape'

BSF jawan's wife raped by her 2 brothers-in-law in UP

BSF jawan's wife raped by her 2 brothers-in-law in UP

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The complainant told the police that after she got married, she lived in a separate house with her mother-in-law, outside her village. Her husband was in BSF, so he would often be on duty.

Kolkata gang rape: BJP rally stopped, leaders detained during protest

Kolkata gang rape: BJP rally stopped, leaders detained during protest

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The rally was not allowed to proceed towards the South Calcutta Law College, where the 24-year-old student was allegedly gang-raped by three men, including an alumnus of the institute, on June 25.

Woman claims rape at IIM-Calcutta campus, her father says...

Woman claims rape at IIM-Calcutta campus, her father says...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The accused has been arrested on the basis of an FIR lodged by the woman at Haridevpur Police Station, they said.

'Why still inquiry?' HC raps police in Disha Salian case

'Why still inquiry?' HC raps police in Disha Salian case

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Bombay High Court has questioned the length of the Mumbai police's inquiry into the death of Disha Salian, former celebrity manager, who died in 2020. The court has asked why the inquiry is still ongoing after five years and has directed the police to produce the post mortem report and provide copies of statements to the petitioner, Disha Salian's father.

Father-in-law raped Faridabad woman before murder: Cops

Father-in-law raped Faridabad woman before murder: Cops

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The investigation into the case of a woman who was buried after her murder in Haryana's Faridabad has revealed that the victim was allegedly raped by her father-in-law before her murder, said police.

'We Will Bring The Two Brothers To Power'

'We Will Bring The Two Brothers To Power'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'Now there is no fight between us (Thackerays); now the fight is with them.'

Jaipur man held for raping minor daughters for over 5 years

Jaipur man held for raping minor daughters for over 5 years

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

A man was arrested and sent to jail in Jaipur on Thursday for alleged sexual abuse, including rape, of his two minor daughters over five years, a senior police official said.

Why Ronaldo Turned Up At The White House

Why Ronaldo Turned Up At The White House

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'My son is a big fan of Ronaldo. And Barron got to meet him and I think he respects his father a little bit more now that I have introduced you. Thank you for being here, it's an honor.'

16-year-old girl abducted, raped in moving car in Punjab

16-year-old girl abducted, raped in moving car in Punjab

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

According to the victim, she was waiting for an auto-rickshaw after finishing work at a salon when the two accused forcibly dragged her into a car.

BJP woman leader held for making boyfriend rape daughter

BJP woman leader held for making boyfriend rape daughter

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

According to the police, the minor was gang-raped several times by her mother's boyfriend and his aide, both of whom are in their thirties, in Haridwar, Agra and Vrindavan between January and March this year.

Twist in Pune rape case: Accused friend of techie, cops suspect her claim

Twist in Pune rape case: Accused friend of techie, cops suspect her claim

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Two days after an unidentified man allegedly raped a 22-year-old IT professional after entering her flat in Pune city by posing as a courier delivery person, police on Friday said they had detained a suspect.

Court acquits Dileep, finds 6 guilty in actress assault case

Court acquits Dileep, finds 6 guilty in actress assault case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The court, however, found six others, including prime accused Sunil N S alias Pulsar Suni, who directly committed the crime, guilty.

Rape of Bhopal college students: Main accused shot

Rape of Bhopal college students: Main accused shot

Rediff.com3 May 2025

The main accused, arrested for the rape and blackmailing of some girl students of a college in Bhopal, was shot and injured after he allegedly tried to escape custody by snatching a policeman's pistol, an official said on Saturday.

College student gang-raped at Odisha beach; minors among 10 held

College student gang-raped at Odisha beach; minors among 10 held

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The incident happened on Sunday night when the woman, an undergraduate student at a private college, went to the beach along with her boyfriend, who is a classmate, on the occasion of the Raja festival, they said.

15-year-old girl, admitted for operation at UP medical college, raped

15-year-old girl, admitted for operation at UP medical college, raped

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The girl was raped by the attendant of another patient in a toilet of the medical college on the night of June 20, police said.

Mrs Deshpande Review: Not Chilling

Mrs Deshpande Review: Not Chilling

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

By not turning Mrs Deshpande into a monster like the notorious Hannibal Lecter, the show may have reduced the chills. Still, it's an efficiently made crime show, which depends on the stardom of Madhuri Dixit, observes Deepa Gahlot.

US advisory for India warns of crime, rape; MEA says 'noted'

US advisory for India warns of crime, rape; MEA says 'noted'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

In the June 16 advisory, the US urged its citizens to exercise "increased caution" due to crime and rape, and advised them not to travel to certain parts of central and eastern parts of the country due to terrorism.

Delhi baba questioned in room where he raped students

Delhi baba questioned in room where he raped students

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Delhi Police on Monday questioned Chaitanyananda Saraswati in connection with allegations of sexual harassment of female students at Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management.

Kolkata gang rape accused involved in multiple sex crimes

Kolkata gang rape accused involved in multiple sex crimes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The prime accused in the Kolkata law college gang rape case, Monojit Mishra, is a history-sheeter having a slew of pending cases of sexual harassment and violent crimes registered against him, police said on Monday.

Chinese student in UK who drugged, raped 10 women gets lifer

Chinese student in UK who drugged, raped 10 women gets lifer

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

A Chinese student who drugged and raped women in the United Kingdom and China was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday, in a case that a senior British police officer said had uncovered 'one of the most prolific predators we've ever encountered', The New York Times reported.

Nail scratch marks found on Kolkata rape accused's body

Nail scratch marks found on Kolkata rape accused's body

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Doctors found scratch marks on the body of Monojit Mishra, the arrested prime accused in the gang rape of a student at a Kolkata law college, a well-placed police source said on Tuesday.

What Parents Must Know About Child Sexual Abuse

What Parents Must Know About Child Sexual Abuse

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

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.

Man who raped toddler killed in police encounter in Lucknow

Man who raped toddler killed in police encounter in Lucknow

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Zone) Ashish Srivastava told reporters that the accused was killed in the Alambagh area of Lucknow early Friday.

Posing as delivery agent, man rapes Pune techie at her home

Posing as delivery agent, man rapes Pune techie at her home

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The incident took place at around 7.30 pm on Wednesday at a housing society in Kondhwa area of Maharashtra's Pune city.

SIT formed to probe IIM-Calcutta 'rape', NCW steps in

SIT formed to probe IIM-Calcutta 'rape', NCW steps in

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Police have constituted a nine-member special investigation team (SIT) to probe into the alleged rape of a woman by a student at the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta, officials said on Saturday

Class 9 girl raped by boys from school at Ghaziabad flat

Class 9 girl raped by boys from school at Ghaziabad flat

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

A Class 9 student was allegedly raped inside her house in Ghaziabad by four boys -- three of them known to her from school, with the police launching an investigation into the matter, officials said on Wednesday.

Bihar man asks for directions, passersby rape his wife

Bihar man asks for directions, passersby rape his wife

Rediff.com1 May 2025

A woman was raped in front of her husband in Shahpur on the outskirts of Patna, police said on Thursday.

Varanasi gang-rape victim demanded money: Accused's kin

Varanasi gang-rape victim demanded money: Accused's kin

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Families of accused in the alleged gang-rape of a woman in Varanasi have claimed inconsistencies in the survivor's account, leading police to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine both allegations. The SIT will investigate the survivor's claims of being raped by 23 people and the counterclaims from the accused's families who allege inconsistencies in her statements.

Key Sandeshkhali witness injured in accident, son killed

Key Sandeshkhali witness injured in accident, son killed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Ghosh's elder son, Biswajit, claimed that this was a planned attempt to murder his father, and alleged that Shahjahan pulled strings sitting in jail to carry out the crime.

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

13-year-old rapes 3-year-old neighbour in Chhattisgarh

13-year-old rapes 3-year-old neighbour in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The girl went to the boy's house in the afternoon to play when the accused lured her with a chocolate and raped her.

In Varanasi, Modi orders strict action in gang-rape case

In Varanasi, Modi orders strict action in gang-rape case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived here Friday morning, received a detailed briefing on the alleged gang-rape of a young woman in his constituency and asked officials to take the strictest possible action against those involved, according to a Uttar Pradesh government statement.

When a woman says no, it means no: HC in rape case

When a woman says no, it means no: HC in rape case

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The Bombay high court has upheld the conviction of three men for raping one of their partners, ruling that when a woman says no, it means no, and there can be no presumption of consent based on her past sexual activities.

MeToo in Mollywood: Verdict expected after 8 years

MeToo in Mollywood: Verdict expected after 8 years

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

A Kerala court is expected to deliver a verdict in the 2017 actress assault case involving Malayalam actor Dileep, a case marked by twists, delays, and a battle over narrative.

Twist in Delhi acid attack: Girl's father wanted to settle old scores

Twist in Delhi acid attack: Girl's father wanted to settle old scores

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Akil Khan, the student's father, was nabbed on Monday for allegedly fabricating the acid attack with a toilet cleaner, and raping the wife of the man his daughter accused of throwing "acid" at her.

RG Kar rape-murder: Court cites law, turns down parents' scene visit plea

RG Kar rape-murder: Court cites law, turns down parents' scene visit plea

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

A Kolkata court rejected a petition by the parents of the R G Kar Hospital rape-murder victim to allow their lawyer to visit the scene of the crime, citing a lack of legal basis and potential violation of established procedure.

Rape-murder convict gives slip from prison, caught within hours

Rape-murder convict gives slip from prison, caught within hours

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

CCTV footage aired on channels showed a man resembling Govindachamy walking on the roadside with a bundle on top of his head, inside which he had tucked in his left arm, which is missing a hand.

How Many Candidates In Bihar Have Criminal Records?

How Many Candidates In Bihar Have Criminal Records?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

33 candidates face cases of murder, 86 candidates face cases related to attempted murder, 42 candidates have cases related to crimes against women with two of them facing rape cases.

SC acquits Surendra Koli in Nithari murder case, orders release

SC acquits Surendra Koli in Nithari murder case, orders release

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court of India has acquitted Surendra Koli in one of the Nithari murder cases, paving the way for his release. Koli was earlier acquitted in other Nithari killing cases.