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Epsteins lawyers had argued that he should be allowed to remain at his home, fitted with an electronic ankle bracelet and with his building under police video surveillance. (Photo: AP)

Epstein victims testify weeks after his suicide, says 'won't let him...

'He showed the world what a depraved and cowardly human being he was by taking his own life,' one of the women, Sarah...

28 Aug 2019 10:14 AM IST

Citing rape, other sex acts, 3 women sue Jeffrey Epstein's estate

The lawsuits in Manhattan federal court were filed on behalf of women who remained anonymous.

22 Aug 2019 12:52 PM IST

Jeffrey Epstein signed his will 2 days before committing suicide

Court papers filed last week in the US Virgin Islands list no details of beneficiaries but valued the estate at more...

20 Aug 2019 10:43 AM IST

A group of people belonging to an organisation here took out candle march condemning the recent sexual assaults in the state and to create awareness amongst people against the crime. (Photo: ANI/ Representational Image)

To create awareness about sexual assault, people take out candle march...

On day-to-day basis, one way or the other people get affected by sexual assault directly or indirectly, said Zoaib,...

19 Aug 2019 8:41 AM IST

Jeffrey Epstein's death ruled as suicide by hanging: reports

It cited officials as saying that Epstein had used a bedsheet to hang himself.

17 Aug 2019 8:12 AM IST

We will stay with the public even after the removal of Article 370. One should know how the Army and the common public used to live together in Jammu and Kashmir in the 70s and 80s, Bipin Rawat said. (Photo: ANI)

Major General dismissed without pension over sexual abuse, confirms...

In December last year, an Army General Court Martial had recommended the dismissal of the Major General.

16 Aug 2019 4:57 PM IST

The Women and Child Development Ministry proposed to remove the time limit for reporting child sexual abuse cases and the Law Ministry has agreed to it. What difference can it make?

As New York legal window opens, child sex abuse victims sue Church,...

Nearly 400 people had filed lawsuits against the Church in courts across New York by the afternoon, according to state...

15 Aug 2019 1:25 PM IST

A video clip of the abuse, involving one of the 16-year-old girls, was leaked on various social media platforms, including Facebook. (Representational photo: file)

Justice late, not denied: New York's new rule to allow old abuse suits

Wednesday could begin a year of financial reckoning for many large institutions that care for children.

12 Aug 2019 12:12 PM IST

Tarun Tejpal (Photo: PTI)

Why did you apologise if sexual assault charges are false: SC asks...

According to Tejpal's lawyer the allegations of rape against the senior journalist were tailor-made and had no truth.

6 Aug 2019 3:05 PM IST

Uber has been seeking new avenues of growth, including food delivery services, even as it battles intense competition in its core business of ride hailing.

'Get out or I'll tear your clothes': Uber driver tells Bengaluru woman...

The woman alleged that the Uber did not help her to get another cab and did not return her money.

6 Aug 2019 9:41 AM IST

Representational Illustration.

South Korea raises age of sexual consent from 13 to 16

Previously, teenagers aged 13 or older were held to be legally capable of consenting to sex, resulting in controversial...

13 May 2020 11:54 AM IST

Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, joined her co-star Daniel Radcliffe in criticising the authors views. (via Facebook)

Lead actors of Harry Potter franchise choose to stand with trans...

Emma Watson, Bonnie Wright and Eddie Redmayne are among the actors who have spoken out against author JK Rowling for her...

12 Jun 2020 1:20 PM IST