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Anna University Sexual Assault: Madras HC Criticizes Police for Victim-Blaming FIR, Orders Women-Led SIT Probe and Compensation
Dec 28, 2024
The Madras High Court delivered a stern rebuke to the Tamil Nadu police on Saturday for their handling of the sexual assault case at Anna University, stating that the FIR lodged in the case not only blames the victim but also contains significant errors in its language. In a special hearing before a vacation bench comprising Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice V Lakshminarayan, the court observed serious irregularities in the police investigation and took decisive action.

Varanasi: 13 BHU ‘Students’ Arrested for Stirring Unrest, Attempting to Burn Manusmriti
Dec 27, 2024
On the night of December 25, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) witnessed chaos as a confrontation erupted between some students and the university’s Proctorial Board. Reports suggest that the incident involved members of the Bhagat Singh Chhatra Morcha, who were allegedly attempting to burn a copy of the Manusmriti, a revered ancient scripture.

Congress cries foul over NHRC appointments: Read who are Justices Rohinton, Joseph, Muralidhar, and Qureshi, whose names were recommended by Rahul and Kharge
Dec 27, 2024
On 23rd December, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, appointed retired Justice V Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The announcement also included the appointments of Priyank Kanoongo and retired Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi as Members of the Commission. Justice Ramasubramanian is set to take charge of a position that has been vacant since June this year, following the completion of retired Justice Arun Kumar Mishra's tenure.

Rape of student on Chennai's Anna University campus sparks row
Dec 27, 2024
On the evening of December 23, a disturbing incident of sexual assault unfolded on the campus of Anna University, Tamil Nadu. A young woman, who had been in a romantic relationship with a fellow student for two years, met her boyfriend at a secluded spot within the university grounds. The quiet evening turned into a nightmare when two unidentified individuals confronted the couple, assaulted the boyfriend, and sexually harassed the woman.

Thane: Sohail Gives Triple Talaq to His Second Wife for Refusing to Have Sex with His Boss
Dec 24, 2024
A deeply disturbing case has emerged from Kalyan in the Thane district of Maharashtra, where a software engineer, identified as Sohail Shaikh, allegedly issued triple talaq to his second wife for refusing to comply with his shocking demands. The incident unfolded over a series of distressing events between 7th and 20th December, revealing a grim reality of abuse and coercion within the relationship.

Crackdown on Child Marriages: Assam Police Arrests 5,348 People Since February 2023, Including Qazis Who Performed the Marriages
Dec 24, 2024
The Assam Police continues its relentless drive against the social evil of child marriage, with the third phase of operations resulting in the arrest of 431 individuals on December 20 and 21. These arrests were part of a broader crackdown that has, since February 2023, led to a staggering 5,348 arrests. In the most recent phase, 345 cases were filed across various districts, with the arrested individuals set to face trial in court.

Uttar Pradesh: Kanpur Mayor Vows To 'Revive' Temples In Muslim-Dominated Areas
Dec 22, 2024
The efforts to revive and reclaim ancient Hindu temples in Kanpur have taken a decisive turn as Hindu organizations intensify their search for temples that have either disappeared or been repurposed into buildings, shops, or other structures. Amid these developments, Kanpur’s BJP Mayor, Pramila Pandey, has emerged as a prominent figure leading the charge.

Indore Shocker: Arshad Pathan Poses as ‘Harish’, Rapes Hindu Woman, Pressures Her to Convert to Islam
Dec 21, 2024
In a deeply distressing case from Chandan Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, yet another incident of Love Jihad has surfaced, shaking the conscience of the community. A 24-year-old Hindu woman has accused a man named Arshad Pathan of deceitfully posing as a Hindu man named Harish to manipulate her into a relationship. The shocking revelations in the complaint bring to light the extent of the alleged deceit and coercion involved.

Uttar Pradesh: 250-Year-Old Ganga Maharani Temple Freed from 40-Year-Long Illegal Occupation by Wajid Ali in Bareilly
Dec 21, 2024
On December 20th, the historic Ganga Maharani Temple in Bareilly’s Qila Police Station area was finally freed from a staggering 40-year-long illegal occupation by Wajid Ali and his family. For decades, this 250-year-old temple, revered by the local Hindu community, was wrongfully taken over under dubious claims. According to media reports, Wajid Ali and his family “voluntarily” vacated the premises following an investigation conducted by the district administration, which invalidated their claims of “legal occupation.” Wajid had argued that he was employed as a watchman by a cooperative soc...

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