How Donald Trump's Ukraine aid cuts undermine justice for Russian war crimesUS funding cuts are impacting Ukraine's pursuit of justice for war crimes. Organizations documenting atrocities face reduced capacity. This...
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On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and libertyThe operation was an example of a technology the Metropolitan Police say is transforming policing, helping officers arrest around 2,500 wan...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Israeli report accuses Hamas of 'systematic, widespread' sexual violence on Oct 7A new report details systematic sexual violence by Hamas and allies during the October 7 attack and against hostages. The Israeli commissio...
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Chirayu Rana allegedly sought legal chatbot’s help accusing ex-Morgan Stanley boss of rape months before complaining against JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini; internet dividedA former JPMorgan Chase employee, Chirayu Rana, previously detailed similar sexual assault allegations against a Morgan Stanley boss on an ...
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Bengal CEO pushes action on post-poll violence as TMC stages sit-in over EVM irregularity claimsWest Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer has ordered immediate arrests for post-poll violence. Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress candidates are pr...
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Who is Lisa Bloom, and why did Lonna Drewes lawyer up to make revelations against congressman Eric Swalwell? Full explainer on allegations, resignation, investigation, pension, benefits and political impactWho is Lisa Bloom, and why did Lonna Drewes lawyer up to make revelations against congressman Eric Swalwell? A model accused Eric Swalwell ...
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Jharkhand horror: Mother strangles teenage daughter on tantrik's advice; buries body in garden and claims rapeIn a disturbing incident, a mother strangled her own daughter in Jharkhand on the advice of a tantrik as she wanted to cure her son of all ...
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Nirbhaya rape case: Amnesty says executions don't eradicate crime against womenAsmita Basu of Amnesty says that there is no evidence to show that death penalty acts as a deterrent for sexual violence or any other crime.
09 Jul, 2018, 05.33 PM IST
Marital rape may soon be a crime in IndiaWomen and child development minister Maneka Gandhi said on Tuesday the Centre was considering criminalizing marital rape.
20 Apr, 2016, 09.55 AM IST
'Family system will be under great stress if marital rape is criminalised'The Law Commission, while making its 172nd report on 'Review of Rape Laws' in March 2000, did not recommend criminalisation of marital rape.
15 Mar, 2016, 02.40 PM IST
Will bring a comprehensive law to criminalise marital rape: CentreThe matter has been dealt in detail by a Parliamentary Committee as well as the Law Commission," minister of state for home affairs Kiran R...
05 Dec, 2015, 01.29 PM IST
Government to bring comprehensive law to criminalise marital rapeGovernment today said it will bring a comprehensive law to criminalise marital rape by amending the IPC and was awaiting the Law Commission...
04 Dec, 2015, 09.43 PM IST
Home Ministry refuses to consider marital rape as criminalMinister of State for Home, Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary has said there is no proposal to bring any amendment to the law for criminalizin...
29 Apr, 2015, 12.01 PM IST
Lower juvenile age in rape cases: BJP leader Venkaiah NaiduNaidu is believed to have asked law ministry to examine if the cut off age for juveniles could be made 16 in crimes against women.
13 Feb, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
- Delhi gang rape case: NCM not in favour of death penalty for rape convicts
NCM has said such a "blanket provision" would prompt offenders to kill their victims while cautioning the government of "knee-jerk reaction...
13 Jan, 2013, 03.25 PM IST
Delhi gang rape case: Revised anti-rape law unlikely to be named after the victimHome Ministry officials said the IPC and Criminal Procedure Code do not have a provision for naming any law after an individual.
02 Jan, 2013, 04.06 PM IST
Delhi gang-rape case: Jayalalithaa for harsher punishment for rapeJayalalithaa announced a 13-point action plan to ensure women's safety and prevent incidents of sexual harassment.
02 Jan, 2013, 08.29 AM IST