She alleged that by continuing in the position of Jalandhar diocese Bishop, Franco Mulakkal and his close associates "are using the wealth of the diocese to divert" the course of the police investigation.
Success in Karnataka's assembly polls will hinge on two factors: Drop a large number of incumbent MLAs and project Modi and not the state leaders, least of all Bommai.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
The Delhi police on Thursday informed a court Delhi that a first information report has been lodged on a complaint against Aam Aadami Party leader Kumar Vishwas by a party volunteer alleging sexual harassment and insulting her modesty.
Human presents an ugly truth -- that some people need to die a painful death in order to facilitate the process of finding a cure for deadly diseases, observes Utkarsh Mishra.
On Wednesday, a suspect used a pick axe and sledgehammer to carve the Republican presidential nominee's name out of the sidewalk.
A Los Angeles court on Saturday opened trial against Indian-born fashion designer Anand Jon, accused of sexually assaulting aspiring models, with prosecutors alleging that he was a 'serial rapist'.Jon, who has been in jail since his arrest in June 2007, is charged with 25 counts, ranging from forcible rape to committing lewd acts on a child.The 34-year-old Indian-born designer was originally indicted on 59 counts in September last year.
'Nobody in our team had any idea that these things will come out.' 'We need to do a social audit of all the shelter homes across the country.'
The apex court said the exception in the rape law was contrary to the philosophy of other statutes and violates the bodily integrity of a girl child.
There cannot be a 'blanket ban' on media reporting on cases of rape and sexual abuse, it said.
The fact that so many victims turn hostile should be a matter of concern. If so many accused persons continue to roam freely in society, this becomes an additional liability to women's safety, points out Rashme Sehgal.
Ahmedabad police arrested self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's wife and daughter and later released them as they procured anticipatory bail in connection with a rape case filed against him by a Surat-based woman.
Police have initiated action against independent MLA P C George who had levelled derogatory charges against the victimised nun.
In terms of creativity, the film's a middling effort. But where bravado is concerned, it kicks ass by virtue of three very strong reasons: Vidya Balan. Vidya Balan. Vidya Balan.
Five English Premier League and three Championship (second tier) soccer clubs are being investigated in relation to allegations of widespread historical child sex abuse in the sport dating back to the 1970s, British police said on Monday.
An Indian orphan who was deported from the United States in 2008 following her arrest on drug charges on Monday wrote to External Affairs Minister S M Krishna asking him to help her get back to the US so that she can live with her two children -- eight and nine year olds.
'It was frightening to feel that you were in a war-like situation.' 'Why do I have to feel unsafe in my own country?' asks angry Panchkula resident Raashi Sethia.
'I never thought an invisible character like Radhiya would get me that much visibility.'
Pinch your nerves, and trust the ghoul -- blood will be spilled; women, children, and grouchy old men will be dismembered! observes Sreehari Nair.
The Dera Sacha Sauda chief and the three others convicted last Friday in the case appeared before the court through video conferencing.
With ever evolving social media, the threat of child abuse often manifests itself in new avatars like the Blue Whale Challenge and Sarahah.
The suspension of Bijaswan MLA came after Kejriwal returned to Delhi wrapping up his four-day visit to poll-bound Punjab.
A recent research revealed that women engaged in a 'foodie call,' where they set up a date for a free meal.
Assange will be eligible for parole after serving half his sentence under licence conditions.
This must be the first time in India's history that it has found itself bracketed with countries in a category which political scientists will not rate very highly if only because the group recalls Nazi Germany as one of its most infamous past members, notes Amulya Ganguli.
A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.
'When workers in other industries enjoy protection, why should sex workers not receive similar protection?' 'Sex work should be treated as work and brought under the work schedule of the labour department.' 'We will only end up giving immunity to the pimps and brothels to buy or sell human beings. This will in turn increase trafficking of young women and children.' Rashme Sehgal reports on the debate over legalising prostitution, a bugle in whose favour has been sounded by the new chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Lalitha Kumaramangalam.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.
The SC in its judgment said that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is a violation of Freedom of Expression. "Sexual orientation of an individual is natural and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is a violation of Freedom of Expression, Supreme Court," the court said.
'We realised that the government and police were shielding the Dera chief.' 'From 2002 to now, irrespective of which political party, the Dera has always been protected.'
Urjit Patel, Binny Bansal, Nirav Modi and Rahul Gandhi personify the big trends that defined 2018. Well, almost...
India has strongly hit back at Pakistan, saying the "sell-by date" of the country's "anachronistic approach" is long over and there is absolutely no support in the world body for claims on Kashmir by a nation that established itself as a "global epicenter" of terrorism.
'Nobody knows what they teach in madrasas.' 'If we do not adapt to the ways of the modern world, how will we progress as a community?' 'How will these children compete in the modern world?'
For Indian hockey, 2016 was a year in which much was promised and achieved as well. It was also a year where India made significant and visible advancements but deep down somewhere the pain of missing out on an Olympic medal will remain for four more years.
India has the lowest prevalence of elder abuse in Asian countries, according to a new global review which found that 14 per cent older adults in the country may face psychological, physical, and sexual abuse and financial exploitation compared to 36 per cent in China.
A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.
The Egyptian Football Association denied reports that talismanic striker Mohamed Salah was on the verge of quitting international football
When Rose McGowan, who triggered Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's downfall, came to India...
the money involved is more than Rs 2,000 crore across Andhra Pradesh
