News for 'sexual assault allegations'

Class 5 Delhi student gang-raped by 4; school peon held, 3 on the run

Class 5 Delhi student gang-raped by 4; school peon held, 3 on the run

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The police said Ajay, a native of Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh who lived in Ghaziabad, was working as a peon at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi-run school for the last 10 years.

Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call with Olympic official

Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call with Olympic official

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The United States and Britain had also called for China to provide proof of Peng's whereabouts.

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

According to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association, during the indefinite strike, all outpatient departments, operation theatres, and ward duties will be shut, but emergency services will continue to operate as usual, ensuring that urgent patient care remains unaffected.

Karnataka minister quits over sex scam

Karnataka minister quits over sex scam

Rediff.com2 May 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka received a jolt on Sunday when a minister from Chief Minister's home district of Shimoga quit following a media report which alleged that he sexually assaulted a friend's wife.

Eric Garcetti another step closer to becoming envoy to India

Eric Garcetti another step closer to becoming envoy to India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

President Joe Biden's close aide Eric Garcetti is set to be confirmed as US ambassador to India after the Senate on Wednesday voted on the cloture motion limiting debate on his nomination, reflecting that the ruling Democratic Party has enough votes for his selection for the top post.

SA Police refuse to comment on Roebuck death mystery

SA Police refuse to comment on Roebuck death mystery

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Mystery surrounds the circumstances that led to noted cricket writer Peter Roebuck's suicide with the South African Police refusing to confirm or deny reports that he had been questioned over sexual assault charges.

BJP, Cong leaders stopped from going to Sandeshkhali

BJP, Cong leaders stopped from going to Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress were stopped by police on Friday from visiting the trouble-torn Sandeshkhali, escalating the political tensions in the state as the leaders accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of fostering a 'lawless situation' and attempting to 'communalise' the issue.

Asaram moves Gandhinagar court for regular bail

Asaram moves Gandhinagar court for regular bail

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram has moved a Gujarat court for bail on grounds of delay in filing of the first information report in connection with the sexual assault case lodged by two Surat-based sisters against him and son Narayan Sai.

Bihar shelter case: Main accused, 18 others convicted

Bihar shelter case: Main accused, 18 others convicted

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Several girls were sexually assaulted in a shelter home run by Thakur in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. He was convicted under various sections of IPC, POCSO Act and Juvenile Justice Act.

Narayan Sai's women supporters beat up man outside Delhi court

Narayan Sai's women supporters beat up man outside Delhi court

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Supporters of self-styled godman Asaram's son Narayan Sai on Wednesday clashed with a group of people protesting against him outside the premises of a Delhi court, minutes before he was produced in a rape case.

You know who I am, former IMF chief told maid

You know who I am, former IMF chief told maid

Rediff.com24 May 2011

"Tests matched a DNA sample submitted by Strauss-Kahn and semen found on the shirt of the hotel maid," the Wall Street Journal reported quoting law-enforcement officials.

India watching situation at IMF: Pranab

India watching situation at IMF: Pranab

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Battling damaging allegations of sexual assault, Strauss-Kahn tendered his resignation from the top post of the IMF on Wednesday, while maintaining that he was innocent.

Immolation at SC: NHRC asks Delhi cops for report

Immolation at SC: NHRC asks Delhi cops for report

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The National Human Rights Commission sent notices to the police heads of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh after an alleged victim of sexual assault and police apathy set herself afire outside the Supreme Court in August, officials said Wednesday.

'Irrelevant': UN rejects submissions by Kailasa representatives

'Irrelevant': UN rejects submissions by Kailasa representatives

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The United Nations human rights office on Thursday said any submissions made by representatives of the so-called 'United States of Kailasa (USK)', founded by Indian fugitive Nithyananda, at its public meetings in Geneva last week were 'irrelevant' and will not be considered in the final outcome drafts.

Murthal rapes: 3-women cop panel visits 'crime scene' for clues

Murthal rapes: 3-women cop panel visits 'crime scene' for clues

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The three-member committee of women police officers constituted to receive complaints regarding alleged rape of women at Murthal near Sonepat during the Jat stir on Saturday visited the site of the alleged incident.

IOC says 'Where is Peng Shuai?' answered

IOC says 'Where is Peng Shuai?' answered

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Peng's presence during the Games had been a matter of speculation since the IOC said it planned to meet with her in Beijing.

Pak cricketer accused of rape

Pak cricketer accused of rape

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

The woman has told sexual assault counsellors that she was assaulted in a city hotel. The allegation was strongly refuted by the Pakistani team management.

'Roebuck was about to be detained before suicide'

'Roebuck was about to be detained before suicide'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck was about to be detained over an alleged sexual assault on a Zimbabwean Facebook friend when he committed suicide at his hotel, in Cape Town, his colleague Jim Maxwell has said.

Bangalore: 42-yr-old abuser of nursery student arrested

Bangalore: 42-yr-old abuser of nursery student arrested

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Four days after the sexual assault of a three-and-a-half-year girl studying in nursery, an office assistant of the school in Bangalore was arrested on Saturday for the crime that evoked public outrage and raised questions about safety in schools.

Tarun Tejpal's police custody extended

Tarun Tejpal's police custody extended

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Tehelka founder-editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a colleague, will remain in the custody of Goa police for four more days.

Asaram's ashram attacked in Rajasthan

Asaram's ashram attacked in Rajasthan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Protesting against Asaram, against whom a fresh sexual assault case has been registered in Gujarat by two sisters, irate local residents on Monday ransacked his ashram in Kardhani area at Jhotwara in Jaipur.

SC's 3-judge bench to hear pleas on criminalisation of marital rape

SC's 3-judge bench to hear pleas on criminalisation of marital rape

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Presently, a five-judge Constitution bench headed by the CJI is hearing pleas relating to regimes on grant of driving license for different kind of vehicles under the Motor Vehicle Act.

6-yr-old raped in Bangalore school, parents protest

6-yr-old raped in Bangalore school, parents protest

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

A six-year-old girl student was allegedly raped by "unknown persons" at a prominent school in Bangalore, leading to angry protests by parents who besieged the institution on Thursda, demanding action from the management.

Instagram 'friends' rape Kerala teenager after drugging her

Instagram 'friends' rape Kerala teenager after drugging her

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

A teenaged student in Malappuram district was allegedly raped by seven youth who befriended her through Instagram, the police said on Wednesday.

Kerala Police charges Bishop Mulakkal in nun rape case

Kerala Police charges Bishop Mulakkal in nun rape case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun several times between 2014 and 2016, is currently out on bail.

SpiceJet employee arrested for slapping CISF jawan at Jaipur airport

SpiceJet employee arrested for slapping CISF jawan at Jaipur airport

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Jaipur airport SHO Ral Lal said the ASI called for a female colleague for the security check, but the argument escalated and the SpiceJet employee slapped him.

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'A murder has occurred in the room, but there were no signs of struggle.' 'RG Kar says the body was discovered at 9:30 am. But the media was informed at 8:30 am.' 'We realised that crucial evidence was being destroyed.' 'She had several bite marks on her neck, but no swab was collected.' 'My daughter had 28 injuries on her body. But there was no DNA of the assailant under her nails.' 'Are you saying she did not try to defend herself?'

Indian yoga guru faces 6 sex assault charges in US

Indian yoga guru faces 6 sex assault charges in US

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A 69-year-old prominent Indian-American yoga guru who founded an exercise routine practiced in hot rooms is facing six lawsuits filed by women, accusing him of sexual assault or rape at various locations, including in India.

Police search Shiney's home for evidence

Police search Shiney's home for evidence

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

The medical report of the domestic help, who accused Shiney Ahuja of rape, showed that she had been sexually assaulted.

Tehelka case: Former editor Shoma Chaudhury summoned by Goa police

Tehelka case: Former editor Shoma Chaudhury summoned by Goa police

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Former Tehelka managing editor Shoma Chaudhury and three other witnesses have been summoned by the Goa police to record their statement before a magistrate in the case of alleged sexual assault against the magazine's editor Tarun Tejpal.

Trump defends Kavanaugh, says has 'open mind' if something new comes up

Trump defends Kavanaugh, says has 'open mind' if something new comes up

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

'I mean, a charge made -- was said to have occurred 36 years ago, and nothing happened since then. And look, I feel badly for all parties'

No charges for Robinho

No charges for Robinho

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

British prosecutors will not charge Brazil forward Robinho over an allegation the Manchester City player committed a serious sexual assault at a nightclub in northern England, police said on Monday.

Newark rescinds sister-city agreement with 'United States of Kailasa'

Newark rescinds sister-city agreement with 'United States of Kailasa'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The city of Newark in the United States state of New Jersey has rescinded a sister-city agreement with the so-called 'United States of Kailasa', founded by Indian fugitive Nithyananda, citing deceptive circumstances surrounding the fictional country and terming the incident as regrettable.

Badaun accused may go free, CBI will NOT file chargesheet

Badaun accused may go free, CBI will NOT file chargesheet

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

In a new turn in the Badaun case, the Central Bureau of Investigation has decided not to file a charge sheet against the five accused arrested by Uttar Pradesh police in connection with alleged rape and murder of two teenage cousins whose bodies were found hanging from a tree in May this year.

No power group exists in film industry, claims Mammootty

No power group exists in film industry, claims Mammootty

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

He said that the police were vigorously investigating the complaints of sexual harassment and abuse raised by several women, so let the agency carry on with its probe honestly.

Kerala child rape-murder convict sentenced to death

Kerala child rape-murder convict sentenced to death

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

In a crowded courtroom, the judge declared that Alam should be hanged to death for the killing of the girl, also from Bihar.

Sandeshkhali: HC 'surprised' TMC leader has not been arrested yet

Sandeshkhali: HC 'surprised' TMC leader has not been arrested yet

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday allowed Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari to visit the restive Sandeshkhali village, while observing that it is surprising that the main accused Shajahan Sheikh has not been arrested by the state police so far.

MP HC asks Centre to reduce women's consent age to 16

MP HC asks Centre to reduce women's consent age to 16

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The court said boys and girls get attracted to each other owing to early puberty, which is ultimately "resulting in consensual physical relationships", read the order.

NHRC team visits Sandeshkhali amid fresh protests

NHRC team visits Sandeshkhali amid fresh protests

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

A team of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday held on-spot inquiries in Sandeshkhali to ascertain facts about alleged sexual abuse by some Trinamool Congress leaders even as fresh agitation rocked the trouble-torn village, where locals torched the property of accused Trinamool leaders and held demonstrations against the delay in arresting the main accused, Shahjahan Sheikh.

Normalcy returns to Bengal's Kaliaganj after violence, police on high alert

Normalcy returns to Bengal's Kaliaganj after violence, police on high alert

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

A violent stir took place in Kaliaganj after the body of a girl was found in a canal, following which the local police station was razed by angry locals and a man was shot dead allegedly in police firing.