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Delhi Police detains over 6,500 for eve-teasing, molestation in 38 days
Delhi Police detains over 6,500 for eve-teasing, molestation in 38 days
Published on May 01, 2025 08:57 PM IST
PTI |
Kashmiri students face harassment in India following deadly attack in Pahalgam
Local authorities are urged to ensure their safety amidst rising tensions and threats from right-wing groups
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 04:03 PM IST
AFP |
UP techie dies by suicide, blames wife: ‘Throw ashes in drain if…’
The man, a field engineer from Auraiya, worked at a cement firm and married in 2023 after a seven-year relationship with his wife.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 05:18 PM IST
Ananya Bangar calls out cricketers for sending nudes post her gender transition
Ananya Bangar has never shied away from owing her very powerful story. But no big feat comes without a dark side — and now she has chosen to shed light on it
Published on Apr 18, 2025 01:50 PM IST
Reporter harassed by 9-year-old boy, calls out ‘normalised misogyny’
A reporter was interrupted by a young boy who yelled a sexually aggressive comment at her while she was filming, sparking outrage online.
Published on Apr 13, 2025 05:12 PM IST
Simran Singh
Four men arrested for assaulting man, harassing woman in moral policing case
According to police, the incident occurred when the man and the woman, who was wearing a burqa, were seated on a scooter and engaged in conversation.
Published on Apr 12, 2025 08:32 AM IST
Coovercolly Indresh, Bengaluru
Minor dies by suicide in Pune’s Baramati after threats from stalkers; four booked
The minor, who had recently appeared for Class 10 board exams, allegedly took her own life after being told that her parents would be beheaded if she refused to marry the main accused
Published on Apr 12, 2025 05:08 AM IST
Delhi court acquits husband of dowry death, cruelty charges
Delhi court acquits husband of dowry death, cruelty charges
Published on Apr 07, 2025 08:57 PM IST
PTI |
Varanasi woman seeks euthanasia over 'harassment' of deputy jailor mother by senior
Varanasi woman seeks euthanasia over 'harassment' of deputy jailor mother by senior
Published on Apr 06, 2025 02:46 PM IST
PTI |
‘Don’t let him go’: Woman kills self with writing on the wall
police said she accused a man and his family members of harassing her when she demanded they repay a loan she had given them
Published on Apr 05, 2025 05:14 AM IST
Karnataka BJP worker dies by suicide, alleges political harassment in death note
The police have confirmed the recovery of a handwritten note at the scene, in which Vinay detailed the circumstances that led him to take the extreme step.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 03:39 PM IST
Prince Harry accused of bullying, harassment by charity chair
BRITAIN-ROYALS/HARRY-SENTEBALE (PIX):Prince Harry accused of bullying, harassment by charity chair
Published on Mar 30, 2025 03:11 AM IST
Reuters |
Killed in road mishap, Ayodhya man’s family accuses SDM of harassment
Shivam Yadav was struck by a truck while returning from work. At the hospital, Shivam’s family blamed the SDM for his death, suggesting that persistent harassment had deeply upset Shivam
Published on Mar 24, 2025 07:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ayodhya
Bengaluru man claims wife demands cash for intimacy, she alleges domestic abuse
The man registered a complaint alleging that his wife had used blackmail, assault, and financial pressure to mentally and physically harass him.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 10:47 AM IST
‘Cried… got groped’: Solo traveller describes her Holi experience in India
In a post shared on Instagram, Danielle began to express how much she loved her time in India
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 05:02 AM IST
Ludhiana: Woman ends life, Husband held for abetment, mother-in-law booked
The woman’s kin said in the complaint that she was being harassed by her husband and mother-in-law, which led her to taking the extreme step
Published on Mar 09, 2025 06:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Maharashtra man dies by suicide after facing harassment by self-styled godman
The accused claimed the couple's daughter was actually his and demanded that they hand her over to him, the police said quoting the complaint.
Published on Mar 06, 2025 12:30 PM IST
PTI |
Girl dies by suicide after male teacher frisked her at examination hall
The victim was a student of Class 12. She died by suicide on February 24. The complainant said she was upset over the harassment.
Updated on Mar 02, 2025 11:07 PM IST
BBC apologises for inaction over DJ's 'misogynistic, bullying behaviour'
The BBC board admitted that it had “missed opportunities” to address the conduct of former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 10:45 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Ria Amol Wadikar
‘Harassed’ by youngster, man-daughter try to end life in Ludhiana
The family claims that the girl had been facing persistent harassment from a youngster, who allegedly stalked her on her way to school and pressured her into marriage
Published on Feb 24, 2025 10:58 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Bengal woman dies in car accident, police deny eve-teasing claims
The alleged eve teasers chased her car in another vehicle, pinning her towards a road divider and resulting in the overturning of her car.
Updated on Feb 24, 2025 10:46 PM IST
The death of a KIIT student leads to the question: Are our institutions failing
Institutions should be the first rank of redress and it's their duty to initiate inhouse or police proceedings against the perpetrator.
Published on Feb 23, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Nepali students urged to return to KIIT campus as tragic death probe continues
Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh confirmed normalcy at KIIT college, urging Nepali students who left to return
Published on Feb 20, 2025 11:22 AM IST
ANI |
Engineering student dies by suicide, cops arrest one for harassment
Following a 37-day investigation, Wakad police have revealed that she was subjected to mental and physical harassment by a classmate, which ultimately drove her to take this extreme step
Published on Feb 18, 2025 10:51 PM IST
Ex-soldier stalks, vandalises, ‘glues shut’ ex-girlfriend’s door
A former soldier who stalked his ex-girlfriend and her partner for over two years, vandalising their property, gets convicted.
Published on Feb 17, 2025 12:15 PM IST
Simran Singh
Kanye West in legal trouble amid Bianca Censori divorce drama
Kanye West's former employees struggle to pursue legal action against the rapper, as his persistent absence despite rulings hinders probes.
Published on Feb 15, 2025 12:11 PM IST
Kerala: 5 senior students arrested for ragging juniors at govt nursing college
Three first-year students filed a police complaint alleging three months of severe ragging, including forced nudity and physical abuse with dumbbells
Published on Feb 12, 2025 12:07 PM IST
PTI |
Chandigarh: Teacher from GMSSS-16 alleges harassment, casteist remarks, panel set up
As per the complaint sent to the UT education secretary, the teacher has alleged that the accused claims to be on good terms with higher officials and she feels threatened; she also alleged that he used casteist language and acted aggressively around her
Published on Feb 08, 2025 10:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Law to curb harassment by microfinance firms soon: CM
The chief minister also emphasised that the law must be “completely constitutional and free of any loopholes.”
Published on Jan 31, 2025 08:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Indian-origin man’s message leaves CEO fuming: ‘Be well sweetheart’
Louisa Klouda, a CEO, criticized Nirmal Patel for his misogynistic comment on LinkedIn, stating he prefers not to work with women.
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 12:41 PM IST