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'Promoting love jihad': Aamir Khan gets threat from Bishnoi gang

'Promoting love jihad': Aamir Khan gets threat from Bishnoi gang

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has reportedly received a threat from individuals claiming affiliation with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, accusing him of promoting 'love jihad' following his recent third marriage. Mumbai Police are currently verifying the authenticity of a social media post and a voice note related to the alleged threat.

Lakhimpur tense after woman succumbs to sexual assault injuries

Lakhimpur tense after woman succumbs to sexual assault injuries

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

A police outpost in-charge has also been suspended for not heeding to the family's complaint, in which they had alleged that the woman was sexually assaulted.

Kerala Police Identify Victim In 1986 Murder Case

Kerala Police Identify Victim In 1986 Murder Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Kerala police have identified a victim in a 1986 murder case after the accused confessed to the crime last year. The victim, identified as Mohanan, was allegedly killed in self-defence by the accused, Muhammadali, who was a teenager at the time.

Columnist accuses Trump of sexual assault

Columnist accuses Trump of sexual assault

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

E Jean Carroll in a new book 'What Do We Need Men For?' said that US President Trump sexually assaulted her in a dressing room of the Bergdorf Goodman department store in New York City in the mid-1990s.

Any sexual assault may now fall under rape

Any sexual assault may now fall under rape

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

The NCW is optimistic that the Sexual Assault Bill and Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill will come through.

40-yr-old teacher sexually assaults student in Bangalore

40-yr-old teacher sexually assaults student in Bangalore

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

In yet another shocking incident, a six-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in a private school in Bangalore such case in as many months. The girl, studying in the first standard, was allegedly sexually assaulted twice on October 28 and 29, Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Alok Kumar told media persons.

Delhi Police Seek Cancellation Of Bail In School Rape Case

Delhi Police Seek Cancellation Of Bail In School Rape Case

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Delhi Police have requested the Delhi High Court to cancel the bail granted to a staff member accused of raping a three-year-old girl in a private school in Janakpuri.

Not funny: With fresh controversy, stand-up comics come under lens again

Not funny: With fresh controversy, stand-up comics come under lens again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Recent stand-up comedy clips from Pranit More and Madhur Virli, featuring jokes about sexual coercion, rape, and necrophilia, have ignited a fierce debate in India over consent, normalising rape culture, and trivialising sexual assault, leading to FIRs and public apologies.

Bihar woman gang-raped; cartridge-like object retrieved from private parts

Bihar woman gang-raped; cartridge-like object retrieved from private parts

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

A 30-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped in Bihar's Begusarai district, with doctors treating her reportedly retrieving a cartridge-like object, a stone and a piece of wood from her private parts during medical examination days after the incident, officials said on Thursday.

Asaram's judicial custody extended in sexual assault case

Asaram's judicial custody extended in sexual assault case

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Controversial 'godman' Asaram Bapu, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor, will remain in jail.

Samajwadi Party Delegation Visits Family Of Deceased Teen In Ghazipur

Samajwadi Party Delegation Visits Family Of Deceased Teen In Ghazipur

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A Samajwadi Party delegation visited the family of a 17-year-old girl found dead in the Ganga River in Ghazipur, offering condolences and financial support amid allegations of sexual assault and murder.

Pune Court Orders Test Identification Parade In Nasrapur Murder Case

Pune Court Orders Test Identification Parade In Nasrapur Murder Case

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A special court in Pune has allowed the prosecution to conduct a test identification parade of the accused in the sexual assault and murder case of a four-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. The court also ordered a medical examination to assess the accused's mental fitness. Charges are likely to be framed on May 28.

Nepal cricketer Lamichhane to return home over sexual assault charges

Nepal cricketer Lamichhane to return home over sexual assault charges

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Lamichhane has reiterated he would return to his home country soon

Mutilated Body Of Missing Boy Found In Kota Forest

Mutilated Body Of Missing Boy Found In Kota Forest

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The mutilated body of a 10-year-old boy, who had been missing, was discovered near a forest in Kota's Railway Colony area. Police suspect the involvement of a 16-year-old neighbour in the killing.

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 17-year-old girl gave birth in a school washroom during her Class 10 board exam in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the discovery of a sexual assault case. The girl alleges she was assaulted by a boy she met at a dance program.

Himachal Teacher Gets 7 Years For Molesting Students

Himachal Teacher Gets 7 Years For Molesting Students

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A special POCSO court in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, has convicted a school teacher of molesting female students and sentenced him to seven years of rigorous imprisonment.

MP Student Delivers Baby During Class 10 Exam; POCSO Act Invoked

MP Student Delivers Baby During Class 10 Exam; POCSO Act Invoked

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 17-year-old student gave birth to a premature baby boy in a school washroom during a Class 10 board examination in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, leading to a police investigation under the POCSO Act.

Principal held for 'sexually assaulting' student

Principal held for 'sexually assaulting' student

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

A school principal has been taken into custody by the Hyderabad police following allegations that he had sexually assaulted a teenaged student several times after threatening her.

Delhi woman, dragged by car, was not sexually assaulted

Delhi woman, dragged by car, was not sexually assaulted

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The medical board in Maulana Azad Medical College on Monday conducted the postmortem.

Asaram booked for sexually assaulting teenage girl

Asaram booked for sexually assaulting teenage girl

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has run into fresh trouble after a 16-year-old girl, who had been staying in a hostel operated by his trust in Jodhpur accused him of sexual assault.

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka gets bail in Sydney sexual assault case

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka gets bail in Sydney sexual assault case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was granted bail in Sydney on Thursday, reversing an earlier decision in the case of the alleged sexual assault of a woman while on tour in Australia for the T20 World Cup.

Asaram's son seeks anticipatory bail in sexual assault case

Asaram's son seeks anticipatory bail in sexual assault case

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Narayan Sai, the son of godman Asaram Bapu, has filed an anticipatory bail plea in a local court in connection with the complaint of sexual assault against him.

Mystery Surrounds Teen's Death After High-Rise Fall in Ghaziabad

Mystery Surrounds Teen's Death After High-Rise Fall in Ghaziabad

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

An 18-year-old girl died after falling from a high-rise building in Ghaziabad, India, leading to protests by her family who allege foul play. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

MUST READ: What India's new sexual assault law says

MUST READ: What India's new sexual assault law says

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

With President Pranab Mukherjee giving his assent to the ordinance on sexual assault, which was approved by the Union Cabinet three days ago, the new law has come into force with immediate effect.

Kejriwal's party seeks enactment of Sexual Assault Bill

Kejriwal's party seeks enactment of Sexual Assault Bill

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Expressing solidarity with the protest against the gang-rape of a girl in New Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday sought immediate enactment of the Sexual Assault Bill either by bringing an ordinance or by convening a special session of Parliament.

UK Police Investigate Ahmadi Sect, Make Several Arrests

UK Police Investigate Ahmadi Sect, Make Several Arrests

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

UK police have made several arrests as part of an investigation into serious offences alleged to have involved members of an Ahmadi sect in north-west England.

Uttarakhand HC Upholds 10-Year Jail Term In POCSO Case

Uttarakhand HC Upholds 10-Year Jail Term In POCSO Case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The Uttarakhand High Court upheld a 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence for a man convicted of raping a minor girl under the POCSO Act, dismissing his appeal and affirming the evidentiary value of school records for age determination.

Second DMK MLA arrested for defamatory speech against Vijay

Second DMK MLA arrested for defamatory speech against Vijay

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

DMK MLA G V Markandeyan was arrested for allegedly making defamatory remarks and threatening Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, leading to strong condemnation from DMK president M K Stalin, who accused the ruling TVK of political vendetta.

Why Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP Of Injustice In Ghazipur Case

Why Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP Of Injustice In Ghazipur Case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP government of mistreating his party workers in Ghazipur, following allegations of sexual assault and murder of a 17-year-old girl. Yadav also criticised the police investigation and announced financial assistance to the victim's family.

Repeat offender Gunathilaka gets some reprieve in sexual assault case

Repeat offender Gunathilaka gets some reprieve in sexual assault case

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped by Public Prosecutor in Sydney.

No conspiracy by Dileep proved in actress assault case: Court

No conspiracy by Dileep proved in actress assault case: Court

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The prosecution had 'miserably' failed to prove the conspiracy charge against Dileep in the sensational 2017 actress sexual assault case, a local court has observed while citing inconsistencies and lack of sufficient evidence against the Malayalam star.

Teenage Woman Found Dead In UP Village; Police Suspect Murder

Teenage Woman Found Dead In UP Village; Police Suspect Murder

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

The body of a 19-year-old woman was discovered hanging from a tree in a village in Uttar Pradesh, India, prompting a police investigation into a suspected murder.

Man Gets Life Sentence for Heinous Crime Against 11-Year-Old in Delhi

Man Gets Life Sentence for Heinous Crime Against 11-Year-Old in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the sexual assault and murder of an 11-year-old boy in 2019, citing the heinous nature of the crime and the need for a strong deterrent.

Sexual assault case: Guj court rejects Asaram's bail plea

Sexual assault case: Guj court rejects Asaram's bail plea

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

A Gandhinagar court o Wednesday rejected self-styled godman Asaram's bail application in the sexual assault case lodged against him by one of the two Surat-based sisters.

Kerala Police Search For Missing Man In Double Murder Case

Kerala Police Search For Missing Man In Double Murder Case

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Police in Kerala are searching for a missing man after his son was arrested for allegedly murdering his mother and brother. The investigation was launched after the son's sister filed a missing persons complaint, leading to the exhumation of the bodies of the mother and brother. Police are now investigating the disappearance of the father, who has been missing since 2018.

Bengaluru: 3-year-old sexually assaulted by school guard

Bengaluru: 3-year-old sexually assaulted by school guard

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The victim's mother had seen the watchman making the minor sit on his lap, hugging her and offering chocolates.

Suspended GRP constable lynched by mob over rape attempt in Odisha

Suspended GRP constable lynched by mob over rape attempt in Odisha

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A man was beaten to death and another critically injured by a mob for allegedly sexually assaulting two women on the outskirts of the city on Thursday, following which Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi asked the police to ensure no repeat of such incidents in future.

Brazil's Alves jailed on remand in Spain over sexual assault allegation

Brazil's Alves jailed on remand in Spain over sexual assault allegation

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Dani Alves, who has denied any wrongdoing, was taken to the Brians 1 jail outside Barcelona.

Minor girl raped and murdered after kidnapping from footpath in Delhi

Minor girl raped and murdered after kidnapping from footpath in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

An 11-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped while sleeping beside her family on a pavement, raped and murdered in south Delhi's Mehrauli area, an official said on Tuesday.

Bengaluru: School director, principal arrested in sexual assault case

Bengaluru: School director, principal arrested in sexual assault case

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

The principal and director of a city school, where a six-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted, were arrested as government warned of tough action against managements flouting safety norms for children.