A shocking incident in Gorakhpur sees a 15-year-old girl allegedly mixing sleeping pills in family's food to meet a 22-year-old neighbour. Parents' vigilance leads to a POCSO case. Read the full details.
A 17-year-old girl's suicide in Bhopal has led to a rape case after the post-mortem report confirmed sexual assault. Police are searching for the unidentified accused.
A Pune court convicts a 37-year-old man under the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old neighbour. Read the full details of the case and the court's judgment.
Kolhapur's iconic misal-pav becomes the flavour of political campaigning. From Congress's 'Misal Pe Charcha' to CM Fadnavis's 'Misal Katta', candidates connect with voters over the spicy dish. Discover how food shapes the election narrative.
A Bulandshahr POCSO court sentences a 24-year-old man to 20 years in jail for abducting and repeatedly raping a 16-year-old girl. Read the full details of the landmark verdict.
A hockey coach in Rewari, Haryana, has been arrested after a minor player accused him of rape and impregnation. The case highlights safety concerns in sports academies.
A Gurgaon auto-rickshaw driver was arrested for sexually assaulting a college student he regularly ferried. The accused, with 6 prior cases including POCSO, confessed to the crime.
Mahayuti alliance releases KMC election manifesto, pledging a new civic building, 200 electric buses, an IT park, and Panchaganga River cleanup. Key ministers outline Rs 1400 crore development plans.
Telangana Police's Operation 'POCSO Repeat Offenders' leads to the arrest of 24 individuals with prior convictions for child sexual abuse. Learn about the crackdown and its impact on child safety.
A Kolhapur court sentenced a 35-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a Class VIII student. DNA proof confirmed him as the baby's father. Read the full details.
Congress released its Kolhapur Municipal Corporation manifesto, promising free bus rides for female students, women's health cover, and tax reforms. BJP questions timing. Read the full agenda.
A Banda court sentenced a man to death for the brutal rape and assault of a five-year-old girl in Kalinjar town. The swift verdict came in 160 days. Read the shocking details.
Oxford University Press issues public apology for 'unverified statements' in James Laine's 2003 book on Shivaji Maharaj, following Bombay High Court directive. Read the full story.
A major fire caused by an electrical short circuit gutted a house in Kolhapur's Rajarampuri, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs 15 lakh. Swift action by firefighters prevented a larger tragedy in the densely populated area.
A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli has sentenced a man to death for sexually assaulting and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. This is the second such verdict in two weeks. Read the shocking details.
A special Pocso court in Ghaziabad has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the 2018 abduction and rape of a five-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.1 lakh for the survivor's rehabilitation.
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
A Class 10 student was found dead in Kaushambi after a rape case under BNS and Pocso Act was filed against him. The minor girl was 4 months pregnant. Read the full investigation details.
A Class 10 student accused of rape under BNS and POCSO Act found dead in a Kaushambi field. The minor survivor was four months pregnant. Police investigation underway.
A Ghaziabad court acquits a man of rape charges but sentences him to 4 years for aiding his brother in kidnapping a minor girl in a 2013 case. Read the full details of the verdict.
Kolhapur district saw a sharp rise in road accident deaths towards 2025 end, with 368 fatalities. Authorities focus on night construction hazards and launch a month-long safety drive.
A Mehsana POCSO court sentenced Kanji Thakor to 20 years in jail and a Rs 30,000 fine for impregnating a minor. The court also ordered Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for the victim. Read the full details.
With 14 days left for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections, candidates start door-to-door campaigns, seek blessings at Mahalaxmi Temple. Read about the key promises and political strategies.
Kolhapur police enforced strict New Year's Eve vigil, setting up 35 checkpoints. 135 drunk drivers faced action, with Rs 50,000 in fines collected. Excise department cracked down on liquor smuggling.
Kolhapur's rural schools introduce 'Pink Rooms' for menstrual hygiene, offering privacy, pads, and health info. Initiative aims to reduce the 7% girl dropout rate in Maharashtra. Read how this safe space is changing lives.
A total of 813 candidates have filed nominations for the 81-seat Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Scrutiny led to 21 disqualifications, mirroring 2015's high contestant numbers. Read the latest updates.
Three workers suffocated in a septic tank at a Sangli textile company. Five rescuers also fell ill. Police are investigating the incident. Read the full report.
Bombay High Court acquits Navi Mumbai tutor, citing prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and unexplained delay in FIR. Details inside.
Kolhapur Municipal Corporation trains 3,245 polling staff across 20 wards for upcoming civic elections. Training focused on EVMs, code of conduct & transparency. Read details.
A 28-year-old man and his 13-year-old nephew have been booked in Pilibhit for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in a sugarcane field. The accused threatened the survivor. Details inside.