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'MLA Azam Khan harassed me', says actress Jaya Prada

The actress turned politian claimed that senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and Rampur MLA Azam Khan "attempted an acid attack" on her.

02 Feb 2019 6:25 PM

An FIR has been registered against NSUI Shahjahanpur district president Irfan Hussain for allegedly threatening a female student after she complained of molestation.(Photo: Video Screengrab)

‘Act like woman,' says NSUI district prez, booked for threatening female student

The leader has been identified as National Students Union of India’s district president Irfan Hussain, who is absconding.

21 Jan 2019 10:03 AM

The incident took place at Godhna village in Muzzaffarnagar district. (Representational image)

UP cops remove woman's body from pyre, probe cause of death; husband booked

The complainant said that in-laws used to harass woman and she was killed over domestic dispute.

17 Jan 2019 7:02 PM

Pappu Lad, who was also a film producer, was found to have hanged himself inside the Landancha Ganpati temple on MS Ali Road on Wednesday morning, a police official said. (Representational Image)

Film producer found hanging at Mumbai temple, names builder in suicide note

The suicide note found on the spot said that he was ending life as he was fed up with harassment by a builder.

17 Jan 2019 9:56 AM

‘The fight against militancy should not involve the families of the militants and general public. They (families of militants) should not be harassed,’ PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

J&K Guv should ask security forces not to harass militants' families: Mehbooba

Several social media users have also dismissed the PDP chief's outreach campaign as political opportunism with an eye on coming elections.

03 Jan 2019 6:54 PM

All three were sent in police custody for four days by a local court, he said, adding that further probe was on. (Representational Image)

Fed up with harassment, Maharashtra woman cuts off man's gentials

The man continued to allegedly make unwanted advances towards the woman and stalked her for last few weeks, woman told police in Thane.

27 Dec 2018 9:08 AM

BJP workers organised a protest rally criticising the Congress leadership for raking up the Rafale deal issue near the state Congress headquarters. (Photo: ANI)

Clashes erupt between BJP, Congress workers in Goa over Rafale

FIRs have been files by both parties against each other alleging harassment and molestation of female protestors.

22 Dec 2018 2:35 PM

IIT-Madras Dean of students said the charges do not reveal the whole picture, adding checks are conducted by ex-servicemen trained to deal with such issues. (Photo: PTI | File)

Vigilance officers barged into rooms, took pics without consent: IIT-M students

IIT-Madras hostel inmates alleged harassment and violation of privacy by vigilance officers during checks in their rooms.

03 Dec 2018 11:48 AM

Doctor booked for harassing wife for money

The accused was booked under sections 498 A, 323, 506 and 406.

25 Nov 2018 5:03 AM

The complainant had also written a strongly-worded e-mail to the IIT director and the head of aerospace engineering department, Prof AK Ghosh, drawing their attention towards alleged harassment. (Photo: iitk.ac.in)

4 IIT professors charged with harassing Dalit faculty member

The complainant alleged that accused professors spread rumours that he benefited from reservation and is not competent enough.

19 Nov 2018 7:25 PM

Gunvant Patidar, a local BJP leader and vice-president of Mandsaur zilla parishad in Madhya Pradesh, has resigned from the party. (Representational image)

BJP leader resigns from party over police ‘harassment’

He was earlier sentenced to five years imprisonment by a local court after being convicted of opium smuggling.

24 Oct 2018 1:58 AM

The trolls and people who consider themselves endangered are concerned pose a series of queries.

#Metoo not funny

Trolls, cartoons and tasteless jokes are doing the rounds on social media to counter #metoo movement.

13 Oct 2018 12:23 AM

By forcing girls and women to constantly adjust their behaviour to stay safe, society is denying them the benefits and opportunities of city life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Young women facing constant harassment, abuse worldwide: Report

While such behaviour is condoned by society, bystanders and authorities rarely take action.

12 Oct 2018 4:50 PM

Why marshals not deployed in DTC buses, asks DCW chief

Commission sought detailed timelines by which issues shall be resolved.

04 Oct 2018 5:43 AM

On the other hand, comments from the authorities of the deemed varsity could not be obtained despite repeated attempts.(Photo: PTI/Representational)

100 kids accuse institute of torture

10 Odia teachers of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan allege being targeted.

28 Sep 2018 4:52 AM

The accused woman faces a six-month curfew, during which her movements will be curtailed. (Representational Image)

British Sikh woman harasses Hindu ex-boyfriend with beef, jailed

Amandeep Mudhar had pleaded guilty to racially aggravated harassment and was handed down a two-year sentence.

27 Sep 2018 9:47 AM

The couple, aged around 18-19 years, have been booked for 'obscene acts', an offence punishable with imprisonment for up to three months, or with fine, or both. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Couple arrested for kissing, cuddling in Pakistan's Islamabad

Young couples visiting parks and shopping centres in Islamabad are often harassed, blackmailed and extorted by police officials.

13 Aug 2018 2:49 PM

Matrimonial dispute settled, Somnath Bharti tells Delhi HC

The MLA from Malviya Nagar assembly, who was granted bail in October 2015 after being in jail for eight days, had denied the allegations.

10 Aug 2018 6:00 AM

'On Sunday morning, she wanted to accompany her husband to a programme but the latter got annoyed and threw hot tea on her,' the official said quoting the complaint. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Thane doctor booked for throwing hot tea at wife

The woman, a gynaecologist with BMC hospital, suffered burn injuries to her chest and groin area following which she filed police complaint.

07 Aug 2018 1:18 PM

Anissia had jumped to death from the terrace of her house in south Delhi's Panchsheel Park. (Facebook | Screengrab | Anissia Batra)

Friends, family of Delhi air hostess who killed self demand fair probe

A candle light vigil on Sunday at Parliament Street in memory of flight attendant Anissia Batra, who allegedly committed suicide last month.

06 Aug 2018 8:59 AM

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