Israel-Hamas war: Anti-India disinformation campaign swell Arabic social media
On Arabic social media, pro-Hamas accounts peddle concerted stories. They falsely claim about rape of Israeli soldiers by “Indian mercenaries” in Gaza. Key Points
India TodayShould interfaith lion pair Sita and Akbar be renamed?
India News: Read about the controversy surrounding the names of interfaith lion pair Sita and Akbar in India. Should they be renamed? Find out more on Indian News. Key Points
Times Of IndiaUttar Pradesh BJP MLA sentenced to 25 years in jail for raping minor
Ramdular Gond was sentenced to 25 years in jail on Friday, for the rape of a minor girl in 2014. The development has set the stage for his disqualification from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. Key Points
India TodayNCRB Report 2022: 76% rape cases in Goa were against minors
As per the data, Goa's rate of rape on minors stood at 7.1 (per lakh population), the highest in the country. The coastal state recorded 75 rape cases in 2022 of which 57 victims (76 per cent) were minor girls below 18 years of age Key Points
Firstpost2 sentenced to life imprisonment for Dalit minors’ gang rape & murder in UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri
Two others have been sentenced to six years of imprisonment in the crime. All four — Junaid, Sunil alias Chhotu (who was known to the family), Karimuddin and Arif — were convicted last week. Key Points
ThePrint
Unnao teen watched her rapist celebrate bail. Then he burnt her home, threw her son in flames
A 13-year-old in Unnao was gang raped and her parents attacked by her rapists. Now she is fighting angry villagers who have turned against the family. Key Points
ThePrintUN envoy says 'reasonable grounds' to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct 7
Hamas has rejected earlier allegations that its fighters committed sexual assault.. The UN envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict said in a new report... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaI’m an Indian woman, I’m tired of outraging. Jharkhand tourist gangrape won’t change a thing
No one is defaming India more than Indian men. The burden of India’s culture of sexual violence lies with Indian men alone. Key Points
ThePrintEnsure armed forces have ‘proper’ Internal Complaints Committee: Madras HC
The flight lieutenant was arrested by the Coimbatore Police on 26 September, following the rape survivor’s complaint on 20 September. Police said that the woman had approached them as she was not satisfied with the way the action was taken internally. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesWoman & husband among 3 sentenced to 20 years in jail for rape of teen niece
The court also said that under the victim compensation scheme, the survivor should get a compensation of Rs 1.5 lakh. On Friday, all three convicts present in courtroom were directly taken to the Surat central jail Key Points
The Indian Express
Video: Bulldozer action on houses of duo accused of brutal rape of 12-year-old
The houses of two men accused of brutally raping a 12-year-old girl were razed by bulldozers on Saturday. The accused were employees of a trust managing a famous temple in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar town. Key Points
India TodayFlawed responses to rape underpin Kolkata case
Beyond the details of this crime, there is a horrible sense of déjà vu. Already, they’re calling the 32-year-old postgraduate doctor the “second Nirbhaya” in a sort of lazy shorthand that reminds us that, 12 years later, we are hearing the same story. Key Points
Hindustan TimesOut on bail, rape accused shoots victim in Rajasthan. Cop suspended for inaction against threats
The accused and two of his associates have been arrested. The woman suffered multiple injuries to her hands, legs, head and back. Her brother was also injured. Key Points
ThePrintUP woman hacked to death by 'brother of accused over refusal to withdraw rape complaint’
The man accused of raping her was out on bail, and had allegedly been pressuring the 20-year-old to take back her case. Those booked in murder case absconding. Key Points
ThePrintAllahabad HC acquits accused Surender Koli, Maninder Singh Pandher in Nithari killings case
In 2007, 19 cases were lodged against Pandher, his domestic help Koli. Both were sentenced to death for rape & murder. CBI filed closure reports in 3 cases due to lack of evidence. Key Points
ThePrint
From hope to despair: They won, says Hathras victim’s family after court verdict
At the Dalit household, time has stood still. The family has remained under the watchful eyes of CCTV cameras and 35 paramilitary personnel for 32 months now, only venturing out to the field, for rations and for medicines. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAn American's lonely fight against India's rape culture—anger from across political spectrum
David Josef Volodzko has earned the ire of self-appointed protectors of India’s reputation, but he doesn’t feature on liberals’ darling list either. He’s been called everything from racist to imperialist. Key Points
ThePrintHC allows 15-yr-old rape survivor to deliver baby at government shelter
Bombay High Court allows 15-year-old survivor, 35 weeks pregnant, to deliver in shelter home to avoid social stigma. Supreme Court upholds decision. F Key Points
Times Of IndiaDanny Masterson gives full custody of 9-year-old daughter to wife after rape conviction
This decision comes in the wake of his conviction and sentencing to 30 years to life for two counts of forcible rape. The former couple, who had been together for 11 years, filed for separation just a week after his sentencing in September 2023. Key Points
Economic TimesJharkhand gangrape: Brazilian biker attacked with 'intent to rape', one accused claims he is a minor
The accused were Sunday produced in a Dumka court and sent to judicial custody. Dumka SP says forensic teams collecting evidence from the spot. Key Points
ThePrint
Police arrest another accused in 15-yr-old Rohtak minor’s rape
Police arrest another accused in connection with the alleged abduction and rape of a 15-year-old girl in Rohtak. Allegations of gang-rape are yet to be substantiated. Medical examination confirms rape. Congress MLAs demand strict punishment for the culprits. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPriyakanta Laishram on Bollywood breaking silence on Manipur violence: Unimaginable damage has already been done
Actor-filmmaker Priyakanta Laishram also shares the ground reality and reveals that women paraded naked is not the only horrifying incident. There have also reportedly been other rape and murder cases involving women. | Bollywood Key Points
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