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Victims of sexual assault who experienced no other violence were no more likely to drop out than their peers who were not victims. (Photo: Pixabay)

1 in 3 teens fears sexual assault in public places'

The study was conducted by an NGO, Save the Children,' to assess the perception of girls' safety in public places.

16 May 2018 5:15 AM IST

Most of these crimes go unreported. And yet, this particular crime touched millions of people sufficiently for them to take to the streets and protest. (Representational image)

Man, his father, friends kill 15-yr-old girlfirend asking for marriage

On January 12, the minor's body was found in the jungle near Mohiuddinpur area of district Meerut.

15 May 2018 1:50 PM IST

As the girl resisted the rape attempt, the accused poured kerosene on her and set her ablaze. He fled the spot after the incident. (Photo: Representational)

12-yr-old girl gangraped in Vrindavan hotel, abandoned in Delhi-bound...

The girl was rescued by the Delhi police after she was allegedly gangraped and abandoned on a Delhi-bound train by three...

14 May 2018 6:38 PM IST

Unless the states act to bring investigation and trial to a close within four months of a rape incident as is envisaged now, the toughest laws on the statute books are unlikely to be deterrent enough to stop these barbaric crimes. (Representational image)

Andhra: 14-yr-old girl raped for 4 months by TDP member 3 months...

The accused was known to the family and lured the victim with soft drinks. He even gave her Rs 100 to keep quiet.

13 May 2018 5:18 PM IST

The woman was allegedly raped by four men for about three hours near railway tracks in Bhopal when she returned home after attending a coaching class on the night of October 31. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Man held for repeatedly raping 17-yr-old girl, impregnating her

The accused was identified as Lavkush Mourya, 22, who worked in a dyeing company in the powerloom town.

24 March 2018 5:35 PM IST

Psychiatrists say that the media play a vital role while reporting suicide news.

Delhi: Class 12 student commits suicide, says neighbour stalked her

'She did it because a neighbour used to stalk her and also threatened to kill her parents,' a relative said.

24 March 2018 3:09 PM IST

A 4-year-old girl was gang raped and murdered allegedly by four men in Thane. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Maharashtra: 5-yr-old gang-raped by group of men in Thane

After an inquiry and physical examination, it was established that she was sexually assaulted.

19 March 2018 11:10 AM IST

Sources said that the home department and jail authorities would study the report and then take a decision.

Delhi man gets 14 yrs of jail for abducting, raping 11-yr-old girl

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on Ram Prakash and awarded the girl a compensation of Rs 3 lakh.

18 March 2018 12:14 PM IST

The minor was allegedly raped in an IB school in 2016.

Unknown man kidnaps and rapes five-year-old

Ms Narkar added, A medical test was conducted on the victim, which proved that she was raped by an unknown person.

18 March 2018 6:59 AM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Tuesday ordered a fresh probe into the death of the 11-year-old Simdega girl after local activists alleged that she died of starvation. (Photo: File)

Jharkhand: Women's safety in rural areas causes concern

The horrific incident emerged at a time when there is a public anger over growing cases of child rapes across the...

12 May 2018 2:05 AM IST

As the girl resisted the rape attempt, the accused poured kerosene on her and set her ablaze. He fled the spot after the incident. (Photo: Representational)

Barely 10 per cent victims of sexual assault compensated, SC told

The bench, on hearing the submissions, said it would pass directions on May 10 with regard to compensation for victims...

9 May 2018 9:14 AM IST

The helpline will start from the International Womens Day - March 8 - and the number would be announced the same day, Vijaya Rahatkar, chairperson of the MSCW, said on Thursday. (Photo: File | Representational)

UP police to integrate women helplines for quicker response

Women helpline (1090), anti-romeo squad and UP-100 services will come together besides fast-tracking trial of cases...

8 May 2018 6:41 PM IST