A Delhi court has acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Singh in the widely debated sexual harassment case filed by several women wrestlers. The verdict has reignited political debate across the country, with opposition parties launching strong criticism against the BJP while the ruling party...
The Delhi High Court has granted relief to former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers, marking a significant development in a long-running legal dispute that had triggered nationwide debate over athlete safety and accountability in Indian sports. The court’s decision came after...
A trainee Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who was hospitalised following an alleged suicide attempt in Hyderabad did not consume any poisonous substance, according to doctors treating him. Medical examinations reportedly found no traces of poison in his body, while blood tests indicated the presence of alcohol. The officer, identified as M Uday Krishna Reddy,...
A fresh controversy has emerged in the entertainment industry after the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) formally appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, seeking strict action in connection with an alleged false sexual harassment complaint involving television actress Shilpa Shinde. The association has claimed that the matter raises serious concerns about the misuse...
Television actress Shilpa Shinde has sparked fresh controversy after openly acknowledging that she had filed a false sexual harassment complaint against a producer associated with her former television show. The revelation has reignited discussions about workplace disputes in the entertainment industry and has drawn widespread attention from fans and industry observers alike. The actress, who...
In a significant and emotionally charged development, prominent Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has publicly described herself as a victim in the ongoing case involving allegations of sexual harassment against a senior wrestling official. Her statement adds a powerful personal dimension to a controversy that has shaken the country’s sporting community and sparked widespread debate on...
New Delhi: A Delhi Police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) has been suspended following allegations of molestation and abuse of power against a young woman from the Northeast in the Maharani Bagh area on Saturday, September 13. The accused, identified as ASI Virandar Kumar of Ashram Police Station, allegedly entered a shop near Ashram Metro Station around...
A gangrape incident involving a minor took place in Odisha’s Malkangiri district on Sunday evening. The girl was returning home after attending a birthday party for a friend. During her journey back, three individuals abducted her and transported her to a forested area located 10-15 kilometers from Malkangiri town, where they subjected her to torture...
On Tuesday, the University Grants Commission established a fact-finding committee to investigate the suicide of a 20-year-old student at a college in Balasore district, Odisha. The young woman, who self-immolated outside the principal’s office while claiming that no action was taken regarding her allegations of sexual harassment by a teacher, passed away early in the...
Former Odisha Chief Minister and BJD leader Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday accused the BJP-led state government of “institutional betrayal” and “planned injustice” following the tragic death of a college student who self-immolated after allegedly facing sexual harassment and weeks of seeking assistance from authorities. The 20-year-old B.Ed. student from Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore...